University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Ellen Ryder presented and performed a unique recital in late February inspired by her recent study abroad experience in Spain, sharing stories, memories and songs from the trip but also music she has been working on at UWSP. Some of the selections featured from her travels included a set of songs, Parábolas, from a Spanish composer, Jesús ... Read More »
The music department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point recently celebrated an important milestone as they hosted the 200th annual Flute and Tuba Concert. This longstanding UWSP tradition took place in the Noel Fine Arts Center and features exactly what the title would lead you to believe: flutes and tubas. No other instruments are used, which creates an interesting contrast between ... Read More »
The 27th annual University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jazz Festival invites middle school and high school jazz ensembles from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota for a day of workshops and master classes, culminating in a professional show that’s open to the public. “This year is a special year,” said Mathew Buchman, professor and director of Jazz Studies. “It marks the fiftieth ... Read More »
On Oct. 2, the Department of Music welcomed the talented brass musician John Daniel as this season’s first guest artist. Playing the unique E-Flat Cornet, also known as a Soprano Cornet, Daniel provided an exciting musical experience. Taking this on as a solo instrument, he performed music written for different types of instruments such as the flute and violin. Daniel is currently the Associate ... Read More »
The Aliénor International Harpsichord Composition Competition, held once every four years, was recently held to promote new compositions for the harpsichord. Fifty compositions were submitted from musicians all across the globe, including from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Of those compositions, six winners were selected along with four honorable mentions, one being UWSP sophomore, Sebastian Petak. Petak, the ... Read More »
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