Department of Music
Music [BA] Degree
Major
PURSUE YOUR PASSION IN MUSIC
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree 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!
WHY STUDY MUSIC AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
Students in the music majors benefit from performing the classics of their literature. Recent performances include Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, numerous works for Wind Band or Wind Ensemble by Frank Ticheli (with the composer on the podium in a guest residency), Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Brahms’ German Requiem and many others.
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 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!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Recent guest artists include Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center, Yo-Yo Ma, Craig Jessup, former conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and Philip Glass, just to name a few. These artists present concerts and master classes that will change the way you think about music! Critical to the music curriculum, students at UWSP participate in many of the following ensembles:
- Campus Band
- Campus Orchestra
- Chamber Ensembles
- Concert Choir, Opera
- Contemporary A Cappella Groups
- Percussion Ensemble
- Student Recitals
- Studio Recitals
- Symphonic Wind Ensemble
- Symphony Orchestra
- Vocal Jazz Ensemble
- Wind Symphony
Students may join one or more of the service and pre-professional organizations such as Phi Mu Alpha and Delta Omicron, or collegiate chapters of Music Teacher’s National Association, American String Teacher’s Association, and other national organizations for musicians.
MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF
The low student-to-faculty ratio in the Department of Music provides our students with opportunities for personal attention.
Brent Turney
- Director of Jazz Studies
- Professor – Trumpet
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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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.
