Youth Wind Ensemble & Percussion Program (UWAY)

Dates	Ages	Location	Contact
Tuesdays, 6:30–8:45 p.m. (Fall, Spring)	Grades 8–12	Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts	uway-info@uwm.edu

UWAY provides the regions finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students the opportunity to rehearse and perform the best of traditional and contemporary repertoire in an artistic environment with other likeminded musicians. Students are led by artist-faculty from UW-Milwaukee, and work closely with other musical members of the university community.

UWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from the Peck School of the Arts at UW-Milwaukee lead UWAY rehearsals and performances. They work closely with other members of the university’s vibrant performing arts community to help student musicians further their skills by learning and performing in the university setting. Band directors and private teachers throughout southeastern Wisconsin provide additional instructional support to UWAY.

Directors

Registration & Spring Acceptance Auditions

Returning UWAY musicians will participate in spring acceptance auditions to affirm their continuation in the program. This same audition procedure is available to new students who wish to join for the first time.

Auditions may be performed live at one of the locations below or by sharing a pre-recorded video link on the audition sign-up form.

UWAY faculty and staff will review and evaluate submissions and share results with individuals in late May. Accepted musicians will receive membership information, placement audition instructions and payment details. Fall placement auditions are a required in-person performance and will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at UWM’s Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts.

Date	Location	Time
Thursday, April 25, 2024	Germantown High School	3:15-4:45 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 2024	UWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts	4:30-6 p.m.
Monday, April 29, 2024	Muskego High School	3:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024	Oak Creek High School	3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, May 6, 2024	UWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts	4:30-6:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Chromatic scale: A two-octave chromatic scale (any starting pitch), performed both ascending and descending. Rhythm or articulation patterns may be determined by the musician. Additional range may be demonstrated if reflective of a musician’s more mature abilities.
• Solo: Any portion(s) from a standard solo or étude, preferably with contrasting musical sections. A recent solo from solo/ensemble festival preparation is ideal. Please perform approximately three to four minutes of music.  
• Percussionists: No chromatic scale required. Prepare two short solo excerpts that demonstrate your abilities on snare drum plus one other area of percussion performance. If you don’t have access to percussion instruments please contact us directly.

Tuition

Performances