Broadway Singer Kate Baldwin and City Leaders Mike and Laura Arnow Headline the 2025 Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Gala

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Wisconsin’s largest and oldest community music school, will host its gala on Wednesday, May 21st at the Bradley Symphony Center. Attendees will be entertained during a dinner program featuring Tony-nominated Broadway actress and singer Kate Baldwin with the Milwaukee Children’s Choir and the WCM Alumni Band. Originally hailing from Shorewood, Wisconsin, Baldwin is an alumna of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and recently joined the Board of Directors to help shape the future of Wisconsin’s music education.

The night will also honor city leaders and philanthropists, Mike and Laura Arnow, recipients of the 2025 Joyce Altman Award, who have demonstrated a deep commitment to music, education, and social services. As longtime supporters with many years of board service, the Arnows help nurture numerous organizations. Laura has been active with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Frankly Music, Renaissance Theaterworks, and others. Besides Mike’s nine years on the WCM board, he has been involved with 89.7FM WUWM and many other organizations.

Where: Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203

When: Wednesday, May 21st, 2024 | 6:00pm

Gala Presenting Sponsors: Mike and Laura Arnow, Katharine Mallin, Herzing Foundation

More info: wcmusic.org/wcm-annual-gala-2025

“You might think this successful 126-year-old organization would prefer to rest on our many laurels, but the opposite is true—we want to keep improving on what we do for the greater Milwaukee community,” said Eric Tillich, President and CEO of WCM. “We’re constantly adapting to the evolving needs of the region to ensure our founder’s original mission of creating an accessible musical education for all.”

Recent accomplishments include:

• A roster of over 100 world-class faculty members

• Over 11,000 students served in FY24

• Currently serving 52 community partner organizations, including 20 MPS schools
• Offering three convenient locations throughout the city, with a fourth under construction in the heart of the Bronzeville Neighborhood
• In 2024, the Conservatory merged with Milwaukee Children’s Choir, expanding choral education opportunities for children throughout Metro Milwaukee.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.