OUR CAUSES
Who We Are
The Wausau Conservatory of Music is a center for education for everyone. We deliver music education, experiences, and performances unlike any other. We are a community for musicians and music lovers.
We offer educational programming, unparalleled in size and scope among other central Wisconsin music institutions. We provide opportunities for early learners, preschoolers, school children, and life-long learners. We believe these learning opportunities create a vibrant and interconnected community.
The mission of the Wausau Conservatory of Music is to provide exceptional music education and performances that enrich the lives of students, families, faculty, and the community.
Learn more about our history.
Our Values
Accessibility
Making music accessible to all
Community
Building a diverse and inclusive community of musicians
Leadership
Inspiring leaders for today and tomorrow
Innovation
Innovating what is next in music and music education
we create leaders
in 2022-23, WCM:
Provided over $40,000 in tuition assistance to support students
Fulfilled 100% of tuition assistance requests
Gave over 5,000+ contact hours through free community programs
Expanded community partnerships with Marathon County Head Start, Wausau School District’s Community Connections program, and both the Wausau School District and DC Everest Orchestra programs.
Has an economic impact of over $947,000
Based on the Americans for the Arts, Arts and Economic Prosperity Calculator