Community Engagement

Bringing music to milwaukee

PianoArts builds lasting relationships between artists and audiences in neighborhood settings

PianoArts builds lasting relationships between artists and audiences in neighborhood settings

Neighborhood Concerts

Our interactive programs are designed to unite generations through the power of classical music, sparking curiosity in listeners of all ages.
These energetic neighborhood presentations feature PianoArts fellows, guest artists, and the extraordinary rising stars of the Wisconsin Youth Competition.

Everyone is welcome, from young children discovering live performance for the first time to lifelong music lovers. Teaching artists continue to enrich these experiences by providing concert previews, ensuring that students attending our Music Explorers education programs can fully connect with the music.

Pictured is Mohan Jia, first place winner in the 2026 North American Competition and a young pianist and fan of Ms. Mohan.
Three smiling boys in dress clothes stand in front of a grand piano, each holding a certificate. Their certificates show they won first, second, and third place in a youth piano competition.

Young Musicians

PianoArts educators guide middle school, high school, and college students to develop their performance skills and strive for artistic excellence through open rehearsals, workshops, master classes, intensive coaching, and in-school-residencies.

A young man in a beige blazer stands and gestures with his hands beside a grand piano in a bright, elegant room with white walls and tall windows.

Neighborhood Concerts

PianoArts partners with churches, senior residences, and museums to bring talented guest artists into our Milwaukee neighborhoods. These free concerts often include “Spotlight Performers,” local singers and instrumentalists.

Family Concerts

Young families can introduce their children to captivating classical music during free hour-long concerts featuring a PianoArts Fellow, guest artists, and a narrator. Concerts are based on stories like Mother Goose and Peter and the Wolf. Activities before and after these free concerts include an Instrument Petting Zoo.

Competitions

Finalists perform concertos with the renowned Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in the majestic Bradley Symphony Center.

Concerts

Find out more about our upcoming concerts in the Milwaukee area!

Get to Know PianoArts

For over 25 years, PianoArts has been committed to identifying and training the next generation of exceptional pianists.