Chamber Music Milwaukee – UWM Composers, Past and Present

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid Hybrid Event

For its last concert of the season, Chamber Music Milwaukee is presenting a chamber music program featuring works written by current and former UWM composition faculty. Curated by Phillip Sink, the event will offers UWM faculty and guests the opportunity to showcase repertoire that reflects UWM Composition Area's rich history and diversity.

Spring Opera – Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Experience the magic of opera like never before as UWM proudly presents its Spring Opera - Mozart's Le Nozze Di Figaro (edited by Ludwig Finscher), a full-scale production that promises to enchant audiences of all ages. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of opera as our talented performers breathe life into beloved classics and hidden gems alike.

Musical Theatre Showcase

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

A special variety presentation of songs and scenes by the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Students.

Classical Guitar Studio Concert

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Join us to celebrate our students' performances, featuring a diverse program of solo and chamber music works for the guitar!

MKE Percussion Festival + Wisconsin Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

This year’s joint MKE Percussion Festival and Wisconsin Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion brings together percussionists of all ages for a weekend of educational and performance opportunities. Attendees will be able to learn from guest artists about a variety of topics, instruments, techniques, and musical styles related to percussion in addition to listening to, and participating in, performances and workshops. All events are designed to be accessible and inclusive to empower and inspire all participants on their percussive journey. 

MKE Mass Steel Band

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Steel pan ensembles and individual performers from around Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota will come together to form the 2025 MKE Mass Steel Band, hosted by the UWM Steel PANthers Steel Band. Involving over seventy performers, the event will fill the stage with steel pans and feature a lively combination of traditional music and pop transcriptions. This year’s program will also feature Liam Teague, an internationally renowned steel pan performer, educator, composer, and arranger.

Celebrating Tenor-Bass Choirs – A Joint Choral Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Virtual Event

UWM's Kameraden tenor-bass choir is joined by Vox Ignis, the tenor-bass choir from Carthage College, for a joint choral performance. Join directors Zack Durlam (UWM), Maggie Burk (Carthage) and singers from UWM and Carthage for a collaborative afternoon of choral music.

Piano Recital Series

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

UWM Piano Faculty Elena Abend and husband clarinetist Orlando Pimentel will perform a recital entitled "Music of the Americas". The program will include music by Michael Kaulkin, Leonard Bernstein, Florence Price, Paquito D'Rivera and more.

in^set

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

in^set is a flexible chamber ensemble dedicated to creation, improvisation and experimentation. Founded in 2018 by David Aguila (trumpet), Teresa Díaz de Cossio (flute), and Ilana Waniuk (violin), in^set is committed to commissioning and performing existing compositions which extends their respective instrumental practices beyond the confines of contemporary classical music. Their collaborative creative work seeks to explore the sonic and visual possibilities of everyday objects, digital and analog visual components and hacked electronics. As advocates for music of the present, they aim to foster artistic partnerships and alternative modes of concert presentation. Their activities include outreach workshops and performances geared towards sharing their passion for expanded methods of sound production.

Classical Guitar Studio Concert

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Join us to celebrate our students' performances, featuring a diverse program of solo and chamber music works for the guitar!

UWM Steel PANthers Steel Band & Community World Music Ensemble

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Room 250 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

This exciting night of music will feature music from Guatemala and Trinidad and Tobago performed by UWM students and Milwaukee community members. The UWM Steel PANthers Steel Band and the Community World Music Ensemble will join forces on a program highlighting traditional and arranged music played on Guatemalan marimba doble and Trinidadian steel pans.

UWM Wind Ensemble & Symphony Band Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The UWM Wind Ensemble & Symphony Band will perform on respective halves of this concert. Both the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band regularly perform repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the present.

University Community Orchestra Spring Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Join us tonight for an enjoyable evening of orchestra music. Our orchestra is a combination of student and community member musicians. Music selections range from standard orchestra repertoire and popular music selections.

University Community Band Spring Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The University Community Band is comprised of music majors, non-music majors, and Milwaukee community musicians of all ages. Join us as we end the academic year performing exciting repertoire for all!

Piano Studio Recital

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

The UWM Piano Studio will present a recital of solo and chamber music. Program will be announced at a later date.

UWM Percussion Ensemble

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Room 250 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The UWM Percussion Ensemble presents its annual Spring concert, featuring a wide variety of instruments, sounds, and compositions from different periods.

UWM Symphony Orchestra Season Finale

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The UWM Symphony Orchestra presents their Season Finale. Program details and more information TBA.

Choral Collage Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Join UWM's five choral ensembles for a thrilling evening of music in their final concert of the year. Featuring the premiere of a new work by UWM composition professor Phillip Sink.

Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Student Concert

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Join students of the Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Program for the end-of-the-semester concert.

UWAY Concert

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program ("UWAY") will present a concert of chamber ensemble pieces and repertoire for a large, symphonic wind-band.

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