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Education & Community

Arts education is critical to academic success – it helps build confidence, empathy, and social connectivity, and should be available to all children and youth regardless of income or background. We are committed to enriching the La Crosse community’s quality of life by generating opportunities for participation in the arts, partnering with schools, collaborating with other mission-based organizations, and driving regional economic prosperity.

Free Voice & Music Lessons For Boys & Girls Club Members

The Cappella Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse and the La Crosse School District are providing free after-school voice and music lessons for any Boys and Girls club member.

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Student Recitals

We offer our performance venue for FREE to any children and their music teachers who need a recital space to showcase their hard work and artistry.

La Crosse Coulee Chordsmen

The Chordsmen Chorus has a long history of music in western Wisconsin and the Midwest dating back to 1947. They value the joy of singing and ringing chords in four-part harmony.

La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra formal rehearsal on stage.

La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra

Since 1967, the La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestras have provided opportunities for young musicians to grow, develop, and enhance the cultural environment of La Crosse.

La Crosse Boychoir

The La Crosse Boychoir provides musical experiences and vocal development to boys, ages of 7 – 14, to prepare them for a life of musical appreciation and enjoyment.

La Crosse Girlchoir

The La Crosse Girlchoir has been serving Southern Wisconsin for over 25 years, instilling a musical foundation for girls from ages 7 to 18.

Education isn’t just about feeding the brain. Arts and music feed the heart and soul” 
– Julie Garwood