This unique opportunity for community members and students is designed to enrich lives through music and the performing arts.
The University Community Orchestra is a full symphonic ensemble that welcomes players of all standard orchestral instruments—including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Open to UWM students, faculty, staff, and community members ages 15 and up, the ensemble offers a supportive environment for intermediate-level musicians to rehearse and perform together. Programs feature accessible and enjoyable repertoire, including classical masterworks, light classics, and pops selections.
Ensemble Directors
- Associate Professor, Instrumental Conducting
- Director, Orchestral Activities, Symphony Orchestra, University Community Orchestra
- kimjy@uwm.edu
- 414-229-6063
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 354
Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals take place Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m. throughout the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters with a final concert to celebrate the season. Instruments are required at the first rehearsal.
July 20, 2025, 7:30 pm
CANCELED – University Community Orchestra Summer Concert
Please join us for the UWM University Community Orchestra’s annual summer concert. Our music will include lighter and standard orchestra repertoire.
December 7, 2025, 7:30 pm
UCO December Concert – A Celebration of Drama, Lyricism, and Holiday Spirit
Please join us for the UWM University Community Orchestra’s annual fall concert. Program details TBA.
April 26, 7:30 pm
University Community Orchestra Spring Concert
Please join us for the UWM University Community Orchestra’s annual spring concert. Program details TBA.
Auditions & Membership
Open to UWM students and community members of all skill levels ages 15+. No audition is needed but musicians should be able to read music and enjoy playing classical symphonic and pops repertoire. Please register prior to the start of the session as no walk-ins are allowed. Enrollment is on a first come first served basis with an opportunity to be placed on a waiting list.
Students seeking college credit should register via PAWS by enrolling in one of the following: MUS 81 (non music majors), MUS 181 (music majors), MUS 781 (grad students). First-year and transfer students should register with their advisor during New Student Orientation. Music majors cannot take this in place of their assigned ensemble.
Non-credit students and community members should register through the School of Continuing Education.