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.
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 contact us to take advantage of this opportunity to experience a “Day on Campus”.
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).
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!
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Upcoming Special Music Events
ME (Music Education) Day
Thursday, November 14
For any high school students (freshman through seniors) who think they might be interested in becoming a music teacher.
This is a career exploration day for anyone who wants to see if music education is right for them and enjoy a day of fun on the UWSP campus.
This is a FREE all-day event (8a.m.-5p.m.), but students are welcome to attend for only part of the day if needed. Lunch will be provided on campus, they can attend a music education class, sit in on choir, band, or orchestra, and even stay for a fun event at the end of the day sponsored by our music fraternities and social groups.
$30, includes lunch and reed materials
Double Reed Day
Saturday, November 16
A fun day of exploring all things oboe and bassoon at UWSP. Open to all – students, band directors, community members. Music educators will receive Personal Development certificate by request.
The day’s activities will include:
- Master classes geared toward unique challenges of the oboe and bassoon
- Reed making/fixing classes
- Rehearsal and performance with the Double Reed Ensemble
$350/Participant; $250/Auditor
Get to the Point! Conducting Symposium
Friday & Saturday, November 22-23
On November 22-23, 2024, UW-Stevens Point Department of Music will be running the very first conducting symposium, Get to the Point!, led by John Lynch, Director of Bands, and Matheus Cruz, Director of Choral Activities. This is a course and event not to be missed! Please click the link below to see the options for enrolled vs. non-enrolled participants and auditors.
Tuba Christmas
Friday, December 13; 7:30 p.m.
Euphonium and Tuba players of ALL AGES are welcome. $15 per participant, plus the cost of music (if requested). Festive attire is encouraged! Performance is open to the public, free of charge.
AIME Conference
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Mark your calendar to attend this year’s conference, “Fine Tuning the Future,” which will be held at UWSP in the Noel Fine Arts Center on Saturday, January 25. Check back for more information as it becomes available!
Vocal Jazz Festival
Friday, April 4, 2025
The 2025 UWSP Wausau Vocal Jazz Festival will take place on the UWSP Wausau campus in Wausau, WI on Friday, April 4, 2025. Our guest artists this year are New York Voices, who will be working with students, participating in a Q & A session, and performing in an evening concert, which is open to the public. Click the link below to visit the event website for more information and registration.
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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] 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.
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.
Mathew Buchman
- Department Chair – Music
- Professor – Jazz Studies
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3021
Andrew Slembarski
- Administrative Specialist – Music
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Lori Yonash
- University Services Associate 1 – School of Performing Arts and School of Design & Communication
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Design & Communication, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
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.
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS