Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Building Rental Information
Overlooking Lake Michigan, just north of downtown Milwaukee

R E N T A L P O L I C I E S

Use of the building must be during non-school hours and must not interfere with pre-arranged school performances of other engagements. Event rentals can occur Fridays and Saturdays after 5pm, and anytime on Sundays. Concert rentals may occur through the week depending on the schools schedule.
Capacity in the Helen Bader Recital Hall is limited to 100 people for concert style seating, 90 for sit down events, and 150 for stand up receptions utilizing the entire 1st floor. The mansion is fully accessible.
Food and drink may be allowed with prior permission. Renter must use an approved caterer and equipment rental company.
All deliveries, set up, and tear down must occur during the contracted time.
Smoking is not permitted inside the building. A receptacle is provided outside on the main entrance stairs.
Tables and chairs are available from an equipment rental company.
The Board Room may be used for event/concert receptions with prior permission. These tables must be covered with table cloths.
There are 20 parking spaces in our parking lot. This space may be used if it is not during school hours. You may contract for Valet Parking if you wish.
The Helen Bader Recital Hall should be in the same conditional at the end of the rental as it was when the rental started. There should be 100 chairs in the concert style seating. Equipment rental companies can assist with the removal of these chairs and the set up when the event is done. It is up to the renter to contract this for this service.
If setting up a wedding ceremony or reception, please contact the caterer and/or equipment rental agency to discuss set up options.
Rental times contracted must include set up and tear down time. If rental runs over the contracted time, additional payment will be required. This invoice would then be mailed to you after the event. Rentals must end by 1:00am.
Rental date will be secured once contract is signed and returned and deposit or full payment is made. The deposit will be 1/3 of the total rental charge.
The Conservatory will provide a representative to open and close the building and answer phones.
Company and private events may be required to mail a copy of their insurance certificate for our records.
Security deposit may also be required for your event

C O N S E R V A T O R Y F A C I L I T Y P H O T O S

Helen Bader Recital Hall Photos
Dining/Meeting Room Photos
Conservatory 1st floor plan featuring the size of available rooms
General Building Photos


O P T I O N S / C H A R G E S

Weddings/Special Events
Dinner and reception: $1500 for 5 hours, Beyond 5 hours: $150 per hour
Wedding Ceremony only: $300 for 1 hour, $600 for 2 hours

Performances
Recitals - non Conservatory musicians: $250 for 2 hours, $500 for 4 hours
Recital Hall rehearsals -
Non Conservatory students (valid ID required): $100 flat fee
Non students: $100/hour $50 add/hr

Business Meetings
Recital Hall - seats 100: $100 per hour (Movable chairs included)
Board Room - seats 25: $85 per hour (12 Moveable chairs and 4 tables included)
Any other room: $60 per hour (Desk chairs included)

Tours
Tour only - less than 50 people: $75
Tour only - more than 50 people: $125
Tour with concert or educational component: $250+

Miscellaneous
Piano tuning - must be requested 1 month in advance: $125
Use of Piano: $75
Microphone with Amplifier: $25

* All prices are subject to change *

A P P R O V E D C A T E R E R S
Catering by Davians - Sarah Heggernes - 262/781-8507
Catered Expressions - Chef Dennis - 414/536-4071 or 414/587-1716
Ellen's Prestige Catering - Paula Garvens - 262/547-9447
Executive Catering - Trish Wischer - 414/545-0700
Gracious Catering - Marija Madunic - 414/777-0440
Irene's Catering - Debbie Torres - 414/645-4469
The Knick - Donna Ziel - 414/617-6177 or 414/272-0011
Larry's Brown Deer Market - Jim Peterson - 414/355-9650
Lee John's Catering - Ondrea Paulson - 262/549-0006
Osteria del Mondo - Julie Mentch - 414/291-3770
Pandl's Catering Complete - Katie or Julie Pandl - 414/352-5887
Shully's Catering, Inc. - Maryann Penkal - 262/242-6633

A P P R O V E D E Q U I P M E N T R E N T A L
BBJ Linen - Audrey Brown - 414/355-9010
Canopies - Ken Barzyk - 414/760-0770
Karl's Party Rental - Jan Brodzeller - 414/831-7022

R E C O M M E N D E D V A L E T P A R K I N G
Keehn's Valet Parking - Brian Keehn - 414/282-7060
Downtown Auto Parking - Gail Hesiak - 414/276-8588

R E C O M M E N D E D F L O W E R S H O P S
Belle Fiori - Ken Pinard - 414/272-2234
Buds by Brenda - 414/273-6327
Private Gardener - 414/223-4747


To rent our facilities
, please contact Angela Morgan at 414/276-5760, ext. 120.



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1584 North Prospect Avenue
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