Friday December 19, 2025, 7:30pm
Saturday December 20, 2025, 2pm
Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison

MCP's traditional December concert pairing curated music and readings on a theme. This year’s concert explores personal liberty as articulated by the founding fathers and modern thinkers. Music of contemplation, loss, hope, and encouragement comes from both contemporary art composers and American folk voices.

Details:

– Friday December 19 at 7:30pm, or Saturday December 20 at 2pm

– Runtime is approximately 80 minutes

– Both concerts at the Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706

– Tickets are $34, general admission

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Saturday February 21, 2026, 2pm
Sunday February 22, 2026, 2pm
Mead Witter Concert Hall, Hamel Music Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison

MCP's is enlarged to 60 voices for a sonic bath for the spirit. Anchored by the luscious Rachmaninoff Vespers, interpolated by new and contemplative music. Come experience the true power of human voices raised together.

Details:

– Saturday February 21 or Sunday February 22 at 2pm

– Runtime is approximately 80 minutes

– Both concerts at the Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706

– Tickets are $34, general admission

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Saturday June 20, 2026, 2pm

Mead Witter Concert Hall, Hamel Music Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Two world premieres highlight our June program, exciting new works from composers Nicholas Cline and Dan Cavanagh. These works explore aspects of climate, nature, and human’s interactions with the Earth.

Details:

– Saturday June 20th at 2pm

– Runtime is approximately 80 minutes

– The concert is at the Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706

– Tickets are $34, general admission