Making music through performance and education!
Keys to Success
- Outstanding academic and performance opportunities
- Professional experience
- Personal attention
- Dedicated, first-class musicians/educators who perform extensively throughout the United States
Our students actively explore, learn and discover their musicality and musicianship in the classrooms and studios as well as on the stage. Small classes, individual teaching, numerous ensemble opportunities, live concerts/recitals, and careful advising by faculty have helped our majors succeed in the professional world of music.
UW-Parkside Music Department Offers…
Degree and Concentrations
Bachelor of Arts Degree with specialized professional training concentrations in Performance, Music Education (General Music, Instrumental Music and Choral Music), Jazz Studies, Arts Management, Music Theatre, Piano Pedagogy and Literature, and a certificate in Piano Pedagogy and Literature.
Ideal Location
Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago-Milwaukee musical environment.
Performance Opportunities
We currently offer 70 concerts a year including student recitals, chamber and large ensemble performances, and recitals by guest artists and faculty.
Ensembles
Symphony, Community Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Community Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, University Chorale, Master Singers, Voices of Parkside.
Small Ensembles: Brass Ensemble, Classical Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Quartet, Vocal Jazz Ensemble. (Ensembles are open to all university students.)
Opera/Musical Theatre
Our opera and musical theatre productions provide comprehensive training for the professional arena. Full productions are offered each year.
The Right Size
UW-Parkside is big enough to provide great educational and professional opportunities, yet small enough to deliver personal and close attention.
Facilities
- Union Cinema Recital Hall (seats 450)
- Communication Arts Theatre (seats 680)
- Studios
- Soundproof practice rooms
Affordable Education and Scholarships
UW-Parkside is one of the “best deals” in the highly acclaimed UW System. The Music Department offers generous scholarships that can be combined with academic scholarships and numerous ensemble grants. In addition, work-study programs are available.
Graduate Success
Our graduates are working in musical organizations as performers and as educators around the country.
Auditions
Students interested in becoming a music major must audition before entering the program. Visit our website or contact professor James McKeever for audition information.
