Oboe & Bassoon Studios
The oboe and bassoon studios explore and progress in every aspect of double reed study, including technical mastery of the instrument, fundamental musicianship, repertoire, and reed making.
Guest Artists
The oboe and bassoon studios have welcomed and had the privilege of working with nationally esteemed bassoonists Barrick Stees of the Cleveland Orchestra, Ted Soluri of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Catherine Chen of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Beth Giacobassi of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Ensemble Opportunities
Entrance Auditions/Interviews & Admission
Peck School of the Arts degree programs may require additional steps to enter. For most dance, music and theatre programs, applicants must first be accepted to UWM, apply to Peck School of the Arts and complete entrance requirements such as an audition and/or interview.
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.
Music Programs
Music studios and ensembles are connected to a variety of academic programs, including majors, minors, certificates and graduate programs. This is a full list of programs offered by the Department of Music.
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 click the button below.
Undergraduate Entrance Auditions
Music BA/BFA enrollment for Spring & Fall 2026.
• Friday, December 5, 2025
• Friday, February 13, 2026 (voice only)
• Monday, February 16, 2026
• Friday, March 6, 2026
• Friday, April 3, 2026
• Or by video submission
Graduate Applications
Fall: March 1 | Spring: December 1
Applications submitted after these dates will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may not be processed in time for the intended semester.
Undergraduate Programs
Scotlyn Haverkorn, music-admission@uwm.edu
Graduate Programs
Tim Noonan, music-grad-admission@uwm.edu
General Info & Questions
Contact Form | 414-229-4763
