| Dates | Ages | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall & Spring Sessions | 12+ | Music Building, Recital Hall 175 | uco@uwm.edu |
This unique opportunity for community members and students is designed to enrich lives through music and the performing arts. The Orchestra is under the direction of Margery Deutsch, UWM Professor Emerita, and Kari Kraenzler.
The University Community String Orchestra invites advanced beginners or skilled amateurs, ages 12 and older, to rehearse and perform together on violin, viola, cello or bass. It is open to anyone who can read music and enjoys playing a wide variety of string repertoire.
UCSO is sponsored in part through a generous donation by The Sommersberger Group, Baird Private Wealth Management.
Ensemble Directors
- Professor Emerita, PSOA Music
- Director, University Community Orchestra, University Community String Orchestra
- mdeutsch@uwm.edu
- 414-229-4609
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 354
- Associate Conductor, University Community Orchestra, University Community String Orchestra
- kak8@uwm.edu
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
Rehearsals
Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7–9:30 p.m. throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Instruments are required at the first rehearsal. Please visit the University Community Orchestra page within the School of Continuing Education for full dates and details.
Performances
November 24, 7:30 pm
University Community String Orchestra Fall Concert
Join us tonight for an enjoyable evening of string music. Our orchestra is a combination of student and community member musicians. Music selections range from standard orchestra repertoire and popular music selections.
April 30, 2025, 7:30 pm
University Community String Orchestra Spring Concert
Join us tonight for an enjoyable evening of string music. Our orchestra is a combination of student and community member musicians. Music selections range from standard orchestra repertoire and popular music selections.
Auditions & Membership
The University Community String Orchestra is open to UWM students and community members of all skill levels ages 12 and up. Musicians do not need to audition, but should be able to read music and enjoy playing a wide variety of string repertoire.
You must be registered prior to the beginning of the session. No walk-ins are allowed. Participation is based on a first come-first served basis with an opportunity to be placed on a waiting list. First-year and transfer students should register with their advisor during New Student Orientation. Returning students should use their PAWS account.
Students seeking college credit should register by enrolling in one of the following: MUS 81 (non music majors), MUS 181 (music majors), MUS 781 (grad students). Music majors cannot take this in place of their assigned ensemble.
Students not seeking credit and community members should register through the School of Continuing Education.