Tag Archives: Music

Renee Fleming Inspires at UWSP Master Class

Renee Fleming, a world-renowned American opera singer, held a master class for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The soprano has done work on Broadway, in operas and with orchestras across the country. A four-time Grammy winner, Fleming performed at the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Fleming has also recorded ... Read More »

Swing, Swing, Swing: UWSP’s Benny Goodman Approved Tuesday Night

Twirling partners, dancing feet, jazz music and having a ball: Any Swing Goes has it all. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student club, Any Swing Goes, organizes weekly events where anyone can come and learn how to swing dance. On Tuesday night, participants filed into the dance studio of UWSP’s Health Enhancement Center to kick off their shoes and enjoy ... Read More »

Jazz Up Your Mondays at The Brewhaus

Sitting in The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Basement Brewhaus on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m., finger snapping, knee tapping, melodious jazz tunes could be heard at the first Jazz Jam Night of the year. Zachary Finnegan, senior and president of The Jazz Society, came up with the idea to start a partnership with The Basement Brewhaus in order to host ... Read More »

A Cappella UWSP Hosts Open Mic Night

A Cappella UWSP, a student group at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, hosted Open Mic Night on Friday,  Sept. 16 which turned out 40 attendees. The night included 12 solo performances, three duets and two songs sung by one of A Cappella UWSP’s ensembles, On Point. Rob Goszkowicz, President of A Cappella UWSP, started the event with an introduction, explaining ... Read More »

90FM Offers Alternative Opportunities

It’s a cold and stormy Monday night. You drive through Stevens Point with a broken heart and an empty wallet. What more could go wrong? You take a wrong turn, and in your frustration, bump the radio dial. You turn to 89.9FM. Jazz starts playing, not normal jazz, but weird jazz. Your hands are tapping. Your head is bobbing. Suddenly ... Read More »

Quit-N-Time Series Brings Great Deals and Live Music

The Basement Brewhaus on campus hosts the Quit-N-Time Music Series during the first half of the second semester on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.​ The Quit-N-Time series offers great deals, free snacks and live music every Friday. It features local and regional artists of all different genres. “I decided to come to the Quit-N-Time event this Friday because ... Read More »

Point Pitches Join A Capella Ranks

A new organization has been established called A Capella UWSP. They are an umbrella club for a capella ensembles. ”Exactly a year ago, we decided that in spring semester 2015, we would start an a capella club. However, due to specific UWSP club regulations, this idea of a small, exclusive, all-male club was denied,” said founder Robert Goszkowicz, senior math ... Read More »

Amid Final Exams Musicians Prepare for Recitals

While students are getting ready for their final exams, many musicians are spending their time preparing for another type of challenge. At some point during their college career, music performance majors are required to give at least one half recital and one full recital. A half recital is typically performed during junior year and requires at least 30 minutes worth ... Read More »

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Performs Music For Elderly

The residents of Northridge Assisted Living were taken back in time by the men of Phi Mu Alpha. The local chapter of this nationwide music fraternity consists of 15 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student musicians who share a common love of music as well as the desire of providing service to the community. At least once a semester the fraternity ... Read More »

Vocal Recital Supports Local Breast Cancer Fund

One senior’s capstone project might be more than just the conclusion to her college career. When deciding what to do for her final project, Jackie Freeberg, senior arts management and applied voice major, decided to combine not only both of her majors but also to make an impact on an issue that is very important to her. Last semester Freeberg ... Read More »