A harmonious blend of culture, heritage, and music painted the Loire Valley during the second annual Musiques et Vignes en Confluence, a chamber music festival in central France. Bernard Zinck (Associate Professor of Violin and Area Head of Strings and String Pedagogy) created the Musiques et Vignes en Confluence in …
Music Minor
Music is a powerful art form that can enrich your life and your community. That’s why our minor in music is designed for a wide variety of students like you who are interested in exploring music and the many ways it can enhance your own life.
Our program provides you with a challenging and supportive music experience to complement your major. For many students, our minor is a way to build on previous music experience despite having a different academic focus. That’s because music adds excitement to your life, and there’s no way you should give up on that. No matter what your major is, our music minor is a great addition to your education. We’re glad you are here!
Program Type
Minor
Program Format
On Campus
The arts are for everyone
A minor or certificate in the arts provides a well-rounded education. That’s because the arts foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They enhance communication and presentation skills, which are valuable in any professional setting. Engaging in the arts also increases empathy and understanding of diverse people and perspectives. Plus, they bring a unique selling point to your resume by demonstrating a versatile skill set.
And let’s be honest: The arts are also a lot of fun, adding stress relief and variety to your college experience.
89%Executives agree that creativity is a top skill
91%Americans agree the arts are vital to education
73%Americans say the arts help them understand others
45Minutes of art making can reduce stress levels
Program Details
The music minor offers you flexibility to choose from a wide array of music electives to create a program uniquely matched to your interests. Plus, you can choose to add private lessons to your experience. For that, you’ll just need to audition and also enroll in a performance ensemble.
View the Music Minor requirements.
Studios & Ensembles
Our studios and ensembles are led by our renowned artist faculty who have active professional careers. Studios and ensembles are structured to offer a wide variety of training and performance opportunities for musicians of various abilities. Whatever your level of skill and interest, you’ll benefit from our studios and ensembles.
Music Performances
With a season packed with music concerts, you’ll have many opportunities to put your hard work on display for live audiences in our performance venues. You can also support your fellow musicians by attending their performances and broaden your musical horizons through limited engagements from visiting artists and touring acts. Learn more about venues and performing arts events.
Student Recitals
Peck School of the Arts music students take the stage in solo and group student recitals throughout the school year. Students showcase musical technique and skill, while audience members enjoy exceptional performances by Milwaukee’s emerging musicians.
Internships & Opportunities
Located within the cultural capital of Wisconsin, students regularly perform professionally both as soloists and chamber musicians in the greater Milwaukee community while earning their degree. See where your education can take you. Learn more about internships and opportunities.
Student Organizations & Clubs
Meet like-minded people in a wide variety of student organizations and clubs who inspire creativity and will support your aspirations. Collaborate and create, network with professional artists, and deepen your connection with faculty, mentors and fellow students outside of the classroom.
Study Abroad
We believe that a complete education in the arts should take you beyond the classroom and the local community. By studying abroad, you’ll gain more than a change of scenery. You’ll embark on a transformative educational experience and bring a global perspective to your field of study. Explore upcoming trips offered in partnership with the Center for International Education.
Alumni Stories in Music
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Chamber music festival in France featured four PSOA alumni who are also siblings
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UWM Student Kathryn Henry Singing In Met Opera Audition FinalsKathryn Henry confessed she felt "so many butterflies" when she walked on the Metropolitan Opera stage Sunday morning in New York. But that was just a quick look-see for Henry and other semifinalists in the national Met Auditions competition. When she returned later that day to sing, the University of …
Careers in Music
- Accompanist
- Acoustic Engineer
- Arranger
- Artist Management
- Arts Administration
- Audio Software Designer & Programmer
- Audio/Visual Technician
- Broadcast Engineer
- Chamber Musician
- Choral Music Educator
- Clinician
- Consultant
- Collaborative Pianist
- Community Arts Organizer
- Composer
- Concert Production/Promotion
- Conductor
- Cruise Ship Entertainer
- Curator
- Development Director
- Diction Coach
- Early Music Performer
- Editor
- Education Director
- Elementary/Secondary School Teacher
- Engraver
- Ensemble Administration
- Entertainer
- Ethnomusicologist
- Event Manager
- Film Composer/Conductor
- Foley Artist
- Folk Music Performer
- Foundation Administration
- Instrumental Music Educator
- Instrumental Performer
- Instrument Repair/Restoration
- Jazz Performer
- Licensing Administrator
- Luthier
- Managing Director
- Marketing & Sales
- Mastering Engineer
- Media Developer
- Military Bands/Orchestras
- Music Cognition (Science & Medicine)
- Music Critic
- Music Education Teacher
- Music Historian
- Music Librarian
- Music Journalist/Blogger
- Music Publicist
- Music Store Owner
- Music Supervisor
- Music Therapist
- Music Theorist
- Musical Theatre Artist
- Musicologist
- Multimedia Artist
- Opera Performer
- Opera Dramaturg
- Opera Management
- Opera Prompter
- Orchestral Musician
- Outreach & Educational Programming
- Peace Corps (Teaching Music Abroad)
- Piano Tuner/Technician
- Pit Musician
- Private Studio Teacher
- Producer
- Program Notes Author
- Promotion Manager
- Publisher
- Radio Manager/Broadcasting
- Recitalist
- Recording Artist
- Record Label Administration
- Singer/Vocalist
- Songwriter/Lyricist
- Sound Designer/Engineer
- Sound Technician
- Suzuki Instructor
- Studio Musician
- Talent Agent/Director
- Television/Theatrical Composer
- Theatre Stage Manager
- University Administration
- University Faculty
- Video Game Scoring
- Vocal Coach
- Voice Therapist
- Voiceover Artist
- Wardrobe Specialist
- Wigmaker
Program Faculty
Which faculty you have within this program is dependent upon your chosen courses or interests. For a list of all Music faculty and staff please follow the link below.
- Assistant Professor, Voice
- Area Head, Voice & Opera
- agulay@uwm.edu
- 414-251-7756
- Music Building 341
- Lecturer, Double Bass
- babbitt@uwm.edu
- 414-403-1526
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 196
- Lecturer, Drum Set
- Director, Jazz Combos & Ensembles, Afro-Caribbean Orchestra
- Chamber Music Coach
- Associate Professor, Flute
- Area Head, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
- Director, Graduate Studies & Flute Ensemble
- Chamber Music Coach
- clipperj@uwm.edu
- Music Building 461
- Associate Professor, Horn
- Director, Horn Choir
- Chamber Music Coach
- gflint@uwm.edu
- Music Building 273
- Adjunct Professor, Trombone & Euphonium
- Chamber Music Coach
- bassbone@uwm.edu
- Music Building 336
- Teaching Faculty II, Voice
- Voice Liaison, Musical Theatre
- hoffmade@uwm.edu
- Music Building 351
- Professor, Classical Guitar
- Area Head, Guitar
- Director, Guitar Ensemble
- Chamber Music Coach
- ri7@uwm.edu
- Kenilworth Square East 507
- Professor, Cello & String Pedagogy
- Chamber Music Coordinator
- skartman@uwm.edu
- Music Building 245
- Assistant Professor, Saxophone
- Director, Saxophone Ensemble
- Chamber Music Coach
- romann@uwm.edu
- 414-251-7837
- Music Building 481
- Assistant Professor, Percussion
- Area Head, Percussion
- Director, Percussion Ensemble, Steel PANthers Steel Band, Marimba Band
- Co-Director, Community World Music Ensemble
- wier@uwm.edu
- 414-251-7036
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 394
- Associate Professor, Violin
- Area Head, Strings and String Pedagogy
- Chamber Music Coach
- bzinck@uwm.edu
- 414-243-2884
- Music Building 441