UWGB Music

08/31/2026

🐰Classes haven't even started yet but campus is already a-hoppin'! 🐰
You may have heard about the giant bunnies outside The Weidner, but did you know there's a full schedule of performances and activities while they're here? Come for the bunnies (aka the 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘥𝘦 exhibit by Amanda Parer), stay for this Wednesday's Faculty Showcase concert!

08/21/2026

🎡The Brown County Fair is in full swing!🎡
Grab some cotton candy and visit the Midway Stage on Saturday at noon to see our Director of Bands Michael Knight lead the Brown County Honor Society High School Band! This group features over 100 of the finest musicians from Brown County's public and private schools!
Full schedule details are linked below!

08/20/2026

Our faculty brass trio is excited to kick off the music on The Weidner Acoustic Stage at ArtFest Green Bay! This stage is situated on Jefferson Street in front of City Hall.

The Phoenix Brass Trio is:
Adam Gaines, Trumpet
Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, Horn
Kenneth Johnson, Trombone

Full ArtFest details are linked below. Hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

📣 Attention all UW-Green Bay students! 📣

The new school year is fast approaching! As you pack for your move to campus, don’t forget to bring your instrument! UWGB music ensembles are open to EVERYONE, regardless of major. Plan to make music a part of your college experience!

For information regarding registration and auditions for our ensembles, please contact the appropriate ensemble director.
⬇️ See below for contact information! ⬇️

We have opportunities for both auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles. It’s not too late to be involved! We hope to see you this fall!

08/10/2026

🎉Some more great news from one of our newest alumni! 🎉

Austin Schroeder will join the Peshtigo Music Department this fall! He'll be their new band and choir teacher for grades 6-12!

🎉 Congratulations, Austin! 🎉

08/03/2026

🎉 Great news! 🎉

Recent music education graduate Caitlyn Rupnow will begin teaching K-6 music at Beaumont and Sullivan Elementary Schools in the Green Bay School District this fall!

🎉 Congratulations, Caitlyn! 🎉

08/02/2026

🎵 This Sunday, August 2nd! 🎵

Join us as Dr. Luis Fernandez conducts the Middle School Symphony Orchestra at Session 3 of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp — and these young musicians are doing an amazing job!
He’ll be leading an exciting program of works by modern American composers — including a standout piece by our own amazing composer Dr. Michelle McQuade Dewhirst : Futureproof. This work beautifully aligns with Blue Lake’s mission of serving the arts and nurturing the future of our young artists.

Program:
Genesis – Rossano Galante
Into the Storm – Robert W. Smith
Blue Rhythmico – Kirt Mosier
Futureproof – Michelle McQuade Dewhirst
Warrior Legacy – Soon Hee Newbold

📅 Sunday, August 2
🕐 1:30 pm
📍 Stewart Music Shell

UWGB Music
UW-Green Bay

07/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations to recent graduate Jesse Robak! 🎉
Jesse will be the next choir director at West De Pere High School this fall! We're so excited for you, Jesse!

Hello! My name is Jesse Robak and I am ecstatic to be joining West De Pere High School this fall as the new choir director. I graduated from UWGB in December 2025 and completed my student student teaching at West De Pere High School in May. Some of you may recognize me as I have been the Theater Director for the high school since the summer of 2024.

Besides music and theater, some of my hobbies include tournament fishing with my dad, hunting, spending time with friends and family, and going camping with my wife. Additionally I love football and enjoying getting together every Sunday with my family to watch all of the games.

I am beyond excited to get started at West De Pere High School and can’t wait to continue working with all of the amazing students and faculty this district has!