{"id":31,"date":"2021-02-15T20:44:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T02:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/college-of-fine-arts-communications\/music\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:48:08","slug":"music","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/music\/","title":{"rendered":"Music [BA]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PURSUE YOUR PASSION IN MUSIC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree&nbsp;provides a solid core of music study including music theory\/musicianship, jazz studies, applied performance study, and large ensemble participation in state-of-the-art facilities. Electives are available for the curious! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786015009465825\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">WHY STUDY MUSIC AT UW-STEVENS POINT?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI'; line-height: 20px;\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Students in music majors benefit from performing the classics of their literature. Recent performances include Carl Orff&#8217;s &#8220;Carmina Burana,&#8221; Stravinsky&#8217;s &#8220;Rite of Spring,&#8221; numerous works for Wind Band or Wind Ensemble by Frank Ticheli (with the composer on the podium in a guest residency), Beethoven&#8217;s &#8220;9th Symphony,&#8221; Brahm&#8217;s &#8220;German Requiem&#8221; and many others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">UW-Stevens Point&#8217;s music program has every student take a course in music composition. Many students continue composition studies and activities even when they had no previous composition experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Music.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-and-career-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic and Career Advising <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scholarships and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/myJnhAu_vVw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792011938867764\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Major Pairings<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Music majors commonly choose these programs as double majors or minors to expand your employment options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Art, Entertainment and Media Management<\/li>\n<li>Business Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/02\/ConvPic-24-13-scaled-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792061953942246\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Get Involved!<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Music service and pre-professional organizations include Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Omicron, Pointer Pep Band, Music Teacher&#8217;s National Association (collegiate chapter), and American String Teacher&#8217;s Association (collegiate chapter).<\/p>\n<p>Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/home_login\" target=\"_self\">SPIN <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/02\/pEP_BAND_2.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786015018809375\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">COFAC Alumni<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">\u200bWhether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today\u2019s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"mailto:cofac@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_self\">Learn More and Volunteer for Point-To-Point Connections <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSchr-Dap1m6DGLHen2HyCl1F4CK6KVMQQHxZ2cgk3MIeaTTww\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_self\">Share your Professional Placement with us! <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/NEW-ALUMNI-GRAPHIC2-scaled-1.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critical to the music curriculum, students at UWSP participate in many of the following ensembles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Campus Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chamber Ensembles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concert Choir, Opera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contemporary A Cappella Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percussion Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Recitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studio Recitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symphonic Wind Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symphony Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocal Jazz Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wind Symphony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent guest artists include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craig Jessup (former conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philip Glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United States Army Band&#8217;s Chance Stein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TAKE 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u00e9rgio Font\u00e3o<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Brandon Boyd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Drew Whiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Driftless Reeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;and many more! Students attend masterclasses and concerts from our guest artists who will change the way you think about music!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opera Singer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orchestra Performer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Composer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching Artist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing Arts Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording Artist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Copyright Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/MUS-BA\">music major (ba)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This minimum 55 credit major is administered by the area of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/MUSIC\/overview\">Music<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SPA\/overview\">School of Performing Arts<\/a>. Admission to the Department of Music as an undergraduate music major or minor is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/music\/music-auditions\/\">audition<\/a>. You must complete the music theory diagnostic test, and if you wish to major in music, you must be evaluated by piano faculty for placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/MUS-MN\">MUSIC MINOR<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This minor is administered by the area of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/MUSIC\/overview\">Music<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SPA\/overview\">School of Performing Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in a music minor, please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/SPA\/overview\">School of Performing Arts<\/a>&nbsp;and consult with a music adviser regarding your musical objectives, music electives, and the recital attendance requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Faculty and Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, and composers who through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?position_types%5B%5D=Faculty&amp;position_types%5B%5D=Staff&amp;department_ids%5B%5D=16&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\" target=\"_blank\">View the Department of Music Faculty and Staff Directory <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-743\"\n     data-profile=\"743\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Mathew Buchman\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           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role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Mathew Buchman\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-393\"\n     data-profile=\"393\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Andrew Slembarski\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/cofac-music-slembarski-andrew.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Andrew Slembarski\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Andrew Slembarski<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Administrative Specialist &#8211; Music<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div 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Theory<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<button class=\"program-carousel-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous\">&#10094;<\/button>\n\t<button class=\"program-carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">&#10095;<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">National Association of Schools of Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/department-of-music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/COFAC-Music-NASM.jpg\" alt=\"National Association of Schools of Music logo\" class=\"wp-image-130\" style=\"width:417px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">School of Performing Arts \u2013 Department of Music<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>College of Fine Arts and Communication<br><\/strong>254 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street<br>Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897<br>(715) 346-3107<br>For ticket information: 715-346-4100<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:music@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links 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