{"id":2861,"date":"2026-05-26T15:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=2861"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:22:21","slug":"central-wisconsin-musicians","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/personal-enrichment\/adult-fine-arts\/central-wisconsin-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Wisconsin Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Central-WI-Musicians.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2879\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Central-WI-Musicians.png 690w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Central-WI-Musicians-300x104.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesdays, February 4\u200b\u00a0&#8211; May 7th\u00a0| 6:30-8\u00a0p.m.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UWSP at Wausau Campus |\u00a0Main Building,\u00a0Room\u00a0\u200b206<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>\u200bEngaging the community one note at a time.\u200b<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Wisconsin Musicians\u00a0are\u00a0a blend of university students and community members of all ages. The ensemble explores many styles of music including traditional concert band literature, marches, orchestral transcriptions, popular music, and film\/show music. Course goals include working cooperatively in a positive environment to create an enjoyable and meaningful musical experience. The ensemble is open to all musicians with playing experience on their instrument who enjoy making music. The ensemble performs two concerts per semester. Registration includes both rehearsal series leading up to the concerts, though members who can only commit to one concert series are still welcome to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Spring\u00a0Semester Part 1:\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Rehearsals take place\u00a0Wednesdays,\u00a0February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11\u00a0| 6:30-8pm in the Main Building,\u00a0Room 206.<br>Concert: Thursday,\u00a0March 12\u00a0at 7pm\u00a0in the\u00a0Civic Center for Engagement, Veninga Theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Tickets will be available soon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6388d5dc\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Spring\u00a0Semester Part 2:\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Rehearsals take place\u00a0Wednesdays,\u00a0April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6\u00a0| 6:30-8pm in the Main Building,\u00a0Room 206.<br>Concert: Thursday,\u00a0May\u00a07\u00a0at 7pm\u00a0in the\u00a0Civic Center for Engagement, Veninga Theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Tickets will be available soon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mission:<\/strong> To share music that enriches our community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Vision:<\/strong> We envision a community connected by the joy of music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> We play music and make people smile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Values:<\/strong> Integrity, belief, belonging, experience, innovation, fun and teamwork.\u200b\u200bMission Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Central-Wisconsin-Musicians-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2884\" style=\"width:255px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Central-Wisconsin-Musicians-logo.png 320w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Central-Wisconsin-Musicians-logo-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$35\u00a0per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for UWSP and High School Students (please request promo code at\u00a0uwspce-Wausau@uwsp.edu\u200b)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs-Based Scholarships Available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div 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involved in music education for over 30 years. During this time, he has taught at the elementary, middle school, high school and college levels. Patrick\u2019s education includes a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin, a Master\u2019s Degree in Education Leadership from Marion College, a Master\u2019s Degree in Trumpet Performance and Jazz Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and a Doctoral Degree in Education Leadership from Edgewood College in Madison, WI. Dr. Phalen is also an avid performer on trumpet. He toured internationally with the R&amp;B band \u201cThe Groove Hogs\u201d which made the Billboard charts on their third album. He has played with the Broadway tours of Chicago, The Producers and most recently, Motown. He has also played in the back up bands for the performers Frankie Vallee, Burt Bacharach, Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield and Martin Short; has performed with The Dallas Brass and The Canadien Brass, and has played in the back up bands of The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Manhattan Transfer. Currently, Dr. Phalen is the director of the UWSP-W concert band and jazz ensemble, adjudicates at jazz festivals, and works with bands around the state of Wisconsin. He performs regularly with his bands Big Mouth, Brass Differential and Hip Pocket and tours with his Chicago Tribute Band \u201cAlive Again\u201d\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Pat-Phalen-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2885 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Pat-Phalen-headshot.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Pat-Phalen-headshot-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellation Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is contacted at least seven (7) days before the start of a class. No refunds will be given with less than seven (7) days notice. Programs that involve pre-ordering of materials and\/or travel will not qualify for a refund unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, severe weather, or instructor illness. \u200bBE SURE to provide your email address and phone number when registering so we can contact you if a class is cancelled for any reason. Email Continuing Education Customer Service at\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:uwspceweb@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspceweb@uwsp.edu<\/a>\u00a0to cancel your registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6882e28720ec0e12bb510893941f6d8f\">continuing education Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f5cc99fcd176ff3412f8aed95fd363a1\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Contact Information<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please contact Continuing Education\u00a0and Outreach at 715-346-3838 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:uwspceweb@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uwspceweb@uwsp.edu<\/a> for registration questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fcce422f7be91004bd6bf65998a56395\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Special Needs and Accommodations<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please identify any accessibility needs at registration, including mobility, seating, transportation, dietary, and communication needs. 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