Sandy Weisner

SSandy Weisner had a vision for a community orchestra nine years ago that started with only five people. Through her volunteer service as director of the Madison City Community Orchestra (MCCO), it continues to grow, with approximately 75 musicians playing in spring 2023.

“In 2015, I realized that Madison did not have an outlet for string instrument players to play in a full orchestra/ ensemble setting, so I created the orchestra to allow those community members to continue playing,” said Sandy.

MCCO is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to bring music to life. Through performances and outreach, the MCCO believes that the power of music creates commu-

Founder and Director of the Madison City Community Orchestra

nity connections and increases the quality of life in Madison. The all-volunteer orchestra performs four free, family-friendly concerts each year and participates in many events in Madison, including the Madison Street Festival, Christmas Tree Lighting, and concerts at the Madison Public Library.

For Sandy, serving in this volunteer role is rewarding because she is providing an outlet for our community’s musicians. This group is one of the few in the area that provides amateur string players a place to continue playing in a large ensemble after high school or college.

It has also been a dream of hers since a very young age.