Skip to main content

Department of Music

How to Apply Campus Visits Request Information

BECOME THE BEST MUSICIAN YOU CAN BE AT UW-STEVENS POINT

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a special place for music students. The Department of Music is large enough to offer a variety of experiences and challenges, and small enough that our students receive the individual attention they need. The atmosphere is filled with support, encouragement — and music! 

Why Choose Music at UW-Stevens Point?

Our curriculum is innovative and emphasizes musical creativity. We want to help you become the best musician you can be. Music students at UW-Stevens Point study with world-class teachers, attend concerts by internationally known performers, and have numerous performing opportunities. Our undergraduate, graduate, minor and certificate programs in music offer students options to complete their music education.

How to Apply Request Info Schedule An Audition
Flute student in band rehearsal

Join Us for Day on Campus

We invite you to visit the UWSP campus and our music school to learn more about the many opportunities waiting for you and the exciting new developments in our program. We would like to design your visit to meet your own personal interests. This can include a free private lesson, tour of our facilities, visits to music classes, and visits to ensemble rehearsals. You will have the opportunity to speak with our faculty as well as current music students, enabling you understand our mission and vision. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to experience a “Day on Campus”.

2024

Tuesday, February 13, Thursday, February 22
Wednesday, February 28, Tuesday, March 26

Schedule a Visit

Student Auditions

You are on your way towards becoming a member of the UWSP musical family! Whether you are planning on being a music major, minor, or pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, you will need to audition to be admitted to the Department of Music. Auditions for incoming students typically take place the year before you start studying at UWSP (during the senior year of high school for most people).

Learn About Auditions

Tuba Christmas

December 15

Euphonium and Tuba players of ALL AGES are welcome to participate!

Check-in for performers begins at 4:30 p.m.

Rehearsal December 16, 5-6:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center.

Concert December 16, 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall.

Register to Play Learn More

Alumni Map

​Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts & 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!

Alumni Map COFAC Point-To-Point Connection
BM Music Education
BM Music Performance
BM Jazz Studies
BA Music
Music Minor
Jazz Studies Minor
Instrumental Music Performance Certificate
Instrumental Music Education Certificate
Choral Music Education Certificate
Instrumental Music Repair Certificate

Undergraduate Music Programs, Minors and Certificates

Nearly 100 percent of our music education graduates find teaching positions, and our performance majors are regularly admitted to excellent graduate programs. Our performance graduates hold positions in military ensembles, full time professional symphony orchestras, and as studio musicians, university teachers and private teachers. Our Bachelor of Arts degree graduates hold positions in music-related careers such as music publishing, music management, music technology and software development, music merchandising, music manufacturing and more.

Master of Music Education [MME]
MME Graduate Certificates

MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION [MME] PROGRAM

The Master of Music Education [MME] is a graduate degree program developed for persons who have a degree in the field or a closely aligned field and are currently certified music teachers in any state.

Student Resources

Music Student Handbook Musician Health and Safety

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about Scholarships

Clubs and Organizations

Music Student Clubs and Organizations

Ensembles

Band and Orchestra Jazz Voice and Choir

By the Numbers

1 on 1
— opportunities are available to work with faculty
Over 14
— music ensembles available to music majors and non-majors
15+
— student groups, clubs and organizations to be a part of

Meet Your Faculty

Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, composers and through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.
View the Department of Music Faculty and Staff directory
Brent Turney

Brent Turney

  • Department Chair – Music
  • Professor – Trumpet
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
View profile
Andrew Slembarski

Andrew Slembarski

  • Administrative Specialist – Music
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
View profile
Lori Yonash

Lori Yonash

  • University Services Associate 1 – School of Performing Arts and School of Design & Communication
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Design and Communication, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
View profile

National Association of Schools of Music

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.

The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

National Association of Schools of Music

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS

View Calendar