Present Music

A Conga Line in Hell

That's just one of the evocative Halloween-themed works performed at Friday's Present Music concert.

Present Music Offers ‘Violins of Hope’

Concert will mix old and new in reflecting on World War II and the Holocaust.

Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts

NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.

Present Music Goes for Baroque

Featuring current composers like Julia Holter and Tashi Wada, who were influenced by Baroque music.

Music Inspired by Steppenwolf and Edward Gorey

Present Music was born to be wild, as its next concert is sure to show.

Moby Dick to Land in Milwaukee

Present Music will present new silent film and orchestral score inspired by Melville novel.

Present Music’s All Souls Eve at Milwaukee Art Museum

Viet Cuong World Premiere Highlights Present Music’s “All Souls Eve”

Present Music’s “All Souls Eve” Concert to Debut Renowned Composer Viet Cuong’s Newest Work

Several traditions will converge at this celebration held on Halloween night, Friday, October 31st 7:30 at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Present Music Announces Bold and Visionary New Season

This 2025–26 Season Delivers Celebrated and Emerging Living Composers From Around the World to Intimate Milwaukee Spaces for Timely, Curiosity-Filled Concerts

Present Music’s Baroque Pop! to Bring Composers Julia Holter, Tashi Wada, and More For One Sensational Show

During Milwaukee Art Museum’s new exhibit, there will be a curated concert you won’t hear anywhere but inside the majestic Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion

Present Music’s Never-Predictable Spirit Will Unleash intO tHe WiLd at Jan Serr Studio

On March 26th & 27th, audiences will hear two world premieres and a re-imagined “Born to be Wild” before dipping into the macabre world of Edward Gorey

Present Music opens it’s 2024-25 Season with “Holy Lift Off!” with guest curator and flutist Claire Chase on Oct. 31