UWSP Music

09/02/2026

08/29/2026

Join Get to THE POINT! at UWSP on November 20-21 and explore effective rehearsal techniques and expressive gesture led by Dr. John Lynch and Dr. Matheus Cruz.

Whether you're a UWSP music student or a practicing conductor, this symposium is designed to help you lead with greater confidence and artistry.

🎵 Secure your spot today, details and schedule available at: https://tinyurl.com/yc3p86s6

College of Fine Arts & Communication

08/28/2026

alumni, faculty and current students from the jazz program will play alongside talented jazz artists at the annual Riverfront Jazz Festival on September 5 and 6. The festival also donates money back to the UWSP Jazz Program for student scholarships every year. Check it out! https://bit.ly/4g4vK32

08/19/2026

🎷 Registration is now open for Saxophone Day! 🎶

Spend the day with fellow saxophonists enjoying clinics, performances, ensemble playing, and expert instruction.

Reserve your spot today!

Saturday, November 7 from 9am-5:30pm
UWSP - Noel Fine Arts Center
More information and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ywncrzvk

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08/15/2026

🎶ATTENTION ALL UWSP STUDENTS!! 🎶

Do you have musical talent? Not a music major but still want to be involved in an ensemble? The UWSP Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Campus Band and Campus Orchestra are OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!

We've got a place for you in one of our ensembles...AND...the Campus Band and Campus Orchestra do not require an audition!!

Click/copy for more information: https://tinyurl.com/2k4bp9wz

UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication

08/13/2026

✨ALUMNI NEWS✨ Associate Lecturer (UWSP Theatre & Dance) Sonia Grimsled ('16 Music Performance) has been named the Central Wisconsin Jerry Ensembles's new artistic director!

Bravo, Sonia!

UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication

08/03/2026

🎶Congratulations to Gabi Kristiansen and Megan Lau on their successful Master of Music Education thesis defense!🎶

Gabi presented "General Music Teacher’s Perceptions of the Impact that Performance-Centered Approaches Might Have on Elementary Music Students’ Behavioral and Emotional Engagement" She would like to thank her committee: Dr. Patrick Lawrence (Campus Band Conductor and Low Brass and Music Education Professor), Dr. Beatriz Aguilar (Director of Music Education, main thesis advisor), and Dr. Laura Dunbar (Associate Professor and Music Education Coordinator at UWEC).

Megan presented "The Effect of Creative Decision-Making in the Middle School Band Classroom on Student’s Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Self-Regulation" and thanks her committee: Dr. John Lynch (Director of Bands and Professor of Music), Dr. Beatriz Aguilar (Director of Music Education, main thesis advisor), and Daniel Gilanyi (Band Director at West De Pere High School.

Bravo, Gabi and Megan! Roll Dawgs!!

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Alum Karina Verdette ('25-Music Education and Music Performance) on the new position at Wausau Conservatory of Music! Roll Dawgs!

UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication

WCM is pleased to welcome Karina Verdette as our new director for Harmony Hive Children's and Youth Choir!

Karina Verdette is a dynamic performing artist, music educator, and conductor based in Central Wisconsin. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance and Music Education, with an emphasis in instrumental and choral studies, from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

An active educator, Ms. Verdette is entering her second year as the choral director at John Muir Middle School in Wausau, Wisconsin. She has taught private piano, voice, and flute lessons for several years.

As a versatile freelance collaborator, she performs for community events, weddings, and local venues throughout the region.

To sign up for Harmony Hive, visit https://wausauconservatory.asapconnected.com/ =327989 or call 715-845-6279 Ext. 102

07/23/2026

🎶Congratulations to Abbi Landrum on her successful Master of Music Education thesis defense "Taking Center Stage: An Examination of Show Choir Standards."🎶

Abbi would like to thank her committee: Dr. Aguilar (Assistant Professor and Director of Music Education, main advisor), Dr. Markham (Professor of voice and Voice area coordinator), and Dr. Dunbar (Associate Professor and Music Education Coordinator at UWEC), for their mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and thoughtful feedback throughout this journey.

Bravo, Abbi! Roll Dawgs!!