The UW-Milwaukee Voice Area is proud to collaborate once again with the Supporters of Opera Singers (SOS) in hosting the final round of the 4th Annual Patricia Crump Vocal Competition. This competition honors Patricia Crump, founder of SOS, and celebrates young singers with strong ties to Wisconsin as they take important first steps into professional careers.
UWM Piano Recital Series welcomes the Rector-Hong piano duo. The program includes music for four hands on one piano in the first half, and two pianos in the second half.
UWM’s Pop Ensemble kicks off the fall with a fun, high-energy show in the Recital Hall. Expect a mix of pop, rock, R&B, and more, all backed by a live band. It’s a great chance to hear a variety of styles and see our singers bring their own personality to the stage.
The inaugural Milwaukee Sonic Arts Festival presents experimental electronic music and sonic art that engages with technology as a means of sonic expression. It will feature performers Alex Wier, percussion and Jennifer Clippert, flute along with three concerts and two presentation/workshop sessions.
International members of the Chicago Cabaret Connexion will present a concert of music showcasing the eclectic world of Cabaret. Featuring Anne Fromm, Amandine Larachiche, and Julie Morel with Wilfried Touati on the accordion.
UW-Milwaukee alumni, stone sculptor/painter SHADDSTONE©️ collaborates with alumni master percussionist Martin Shadd and friends, to present an experience of abstract/impressionism as music. The musical journey will be performed on unique and traditional instruments to create a series of “sound-escapes."
The Composition and Technology program will present a concert of original works by UWM students. The program will include newly composed pieces for acoustic and electronic mediums.
The UWM Piano Studio will present a recital of solo and collaborative works. Program TBD.
Guest Adam Unsworth, Professor of Horn at Northwestern University, visits UWM’s campus to present a horn recital with Yasuko Oura, piano.
UWM Opera Scenes offers an evening of fully staged excerpts from some of opera’s most compelling works. Featuring a range of styles, languages, and characters, this performance highlights the work of our singers as they bring dramatic storytelling and music together on stage. It’s a chance to experience a variety of scenes in one engaging program.
Join students of the Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Program for the end-of-the-semester concert.
Listen to a recital of 15-16 of UWM's outstanding undergraduate voice majors perform a variety of classical, musical theater, and commercial music repertoire. This recital is presented as part of the annual UWM Vocal Arts Festival and is open to the public.
Featuring performances by our emerging voice students as they take the stage in a shared program of solo repertoire. With a mix of styles and languages, this recital offers a snapshot of their early work in the program and highlights their growth, musicality, and developing stage presence.
Experience an engaging, soothing and inspiring chamber music evening. Crafted around the epic Piano Quartet No. 1 by Johannes Brahms this program features works which offer meditative and vibrant moods.
The Khemia Ensemble will perform a dynamic program featuring all new dynamic works including the Wisconsin premiere of Dr. Phillip Sink’s, Bite!
UWM’s Pop Ensemble returns to the Recital Hall in the spring with a polished, high-energy concert. You’ll hear new repertoire, see how much the students have grown, and enjoy a full show with live band and great sound.
The UWM Piano Recital Series presents the Varshavski and Shapiro Piano duo. Program TBD closer to the date of performance.
UWM Piano Faculty Elena Abend performs with Chicago based KAIA String Quartet presenting a program of chamber music.
Program features Dvorak's "American" String Quartet and Shostakovich's Piano Quintet in G Minor.
UWM’s spring opera production brings a fully staged work to Bader Hall at the Zelazo Center, featuring our singers alongside the UWM Symphony Orchestra. With full sets, costumes, and live orchestral accompaniment, this production offers a complete operatic experience, combining music, drama, and collaboration on a larger stage. It’s a highlight of the season and a chance to see the full scope of what our students create together.
The Spring First-Year Musical Theatre Showcase brings our newest students back to the stage, building on the work they’ve done throughout the year. Featuring a fresh set of songs and scenes, this performance highlights their growth, confidence, and developing artistry, while giving audiences another chance to get to know each performer.