There’s something magical about music — it has the capacity to unite us, creating a space for collective joy and transformational experiences. The globally recognized Hamel Music Center, generously supported with lead gifts from George ’80 and Pamela Hamel and the Mead Witter Foundation, was thoughtfully designed to ensure the highest quality sound to engage new generations of musicians and audiences alike. In the video below, UW students and faculty share why this innovative facility is so meaningful to them, the university, and the Madison community.