The Emerson Education Wing at the new Cramer Exchange facility encompasses a future recording studio, an eventual music and instrument lending library, and practice rooms, where music lessons various instruments (including piano, guitar, and voice) will be offered for both children and adults.

Students will also enjoy the use of brand-new pianos, including a Kawai Baby Grand, donated by Don & Carol Kress, and other donated instruments for borrowing. Our main hall serves as a performance space and gathering place for musicians of all stages of their career.

“Music education has always been a core component of our vision for The Cramer Exchange,” says DCA Executive Director Cari Lewis. “We are tickled that this dream is finally coming to fruition with the Emerson Education Wing. We can’t wait to see students coming in and out of these halls—and hear the wonderful music they make!”

The Emerson Education Wing is named after Anne Haberland Emerson, a Fish Creek resident and visionary supporter of DCA since the organization’s founding more than 30 years ago. Emerson was also vital to the creation of Friends of Gibraltar.

On September 19 we officially open the Emerson Education Wing with a free public event with New York City-based collective ShoutHouse. They will provide an 11 a.m. workshop, instrument demo, and Q&A session followed by an evening show on DCA’s Main Stage. Folks interested in music education opportunities at The Cramer Exchange are encouraged to attend to learn more about programming, meet instructors, and tour the facility.

DCA is now accepting students of all ages; those interested can see below for more information. We are also seeking instructors, particularly on guitar and ukulele; interested parties should contact Vinni Hancock at vinni.hancock@gibraltar.k12.wi.us.