UWSP Music

09/09/2026

🎶Congratulations to Bryson Bauer on his successful thesis defense: "The Effect of Socio Emotional Learning and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy on Middle School Band Students’ Sense of Belonging"🎶

Bryson would like to thank committee members, Dr. Aguilar (Assistant Professor and Director of Music Education, main advisor), Dr. Lawrence (Campus Band Conductor and Low Brass and Music Education Professor), and Dr. Dunbar (Associate Professor and Music Education Coordinator at UWEC).

Bravo, Bryson! Roll Dawgs!!

09/08/2026

Here’s your first look at the 2026 horn studio!!!! We are excited for a year of playing together!!!

09/04/2026

Help us wish UWSP alum Nathan Edwards ('26, Music Performance - Instrumental) an amazing first year at Marshfield School District!

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📣New Staff Welcome!

Originally from Shawano, Wisconsin, Nathan Edwards joins the School District of Marshfield as a General Music Teacher serving Grant, Madison, and Nasonville Elementary Schools. A recent graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Music, he discovered his passion for teaching after a college playing injury led him to research adaptive music education and explore new ways to help all students connect with music.

Nathan is excited to get students actively involved in music by giving them plenty of opportunities to play instruments and engage with music in hands-on ways. His goal is to share his passion for music and help students discover how music can enrich their lives both in and outside the classroom.

Outside of school, Nathan enjoys fishing, hunting, playing online video games, watching football and basketball, and playing tennis and pickleball with friends. He is grateful to be part of a district filled with wonderful students and staff and looks forward to making music with Marshfield students this year! Welcome to Marshfield, Nathan! 🎶🎾🎣

09/02/2026

08/29/2026

Join Get to THE POINT! at UWSP on November 20-21 and explore effective rehearsal techniques and expressive gesture led by Dr. John Lynch and Dr. Matheus Cruz.

Whether you're a UWSP music student or a practicing conductor, this symposium is designed to help you lead with greater confidence and artistry.

🎵 Secure your spot today, details and schedule available at: https://tinyurl.com/yc3p86s6

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08/28/2026

alumni, faculty and current students from the jazz program will play alongside talented jazz artists at the annual Riverfront Jazz Festival on September 5 and 6. The festival also donates money back to the UWSP Jazz Program for student scholarships every year. Check it out! https://bit.ly/4g4vK32

08/19/2026

🎷 Registration is now open for Saxophone Day! 🎶

Spend the day with fellow saxophonists enjoying clinics, performances, ensemble playing, and expert instruction.

Reserve your spot today!

Saturday, November 7 from 9am-5:30pm
UWSP - Noel Fine Arts Center
More information and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ywncrzvk

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08/15/2026

🎶ATTENTION ALL UWSP STUDENTS!! 🎶

Do you have musical talent? Not a music major but still want to be involved in an ensemble? The UWSP Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Campus Band and Campus Orchestra are OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!

We've got a place for you in one of our ensembles...AND...the Campus Band and Campus Orchestra do not require an audition!!

Click/copy for more information: https://tinyurl.com/2k4bp9wz

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08/13/2026

✨ALUMNI NEWS✨ Associate Lecturer (UWSP Theatre & Dance) Sonia Grimsled ('16 Music Performance) has been named the Central Wisconsin Jerry Ensembles's new artistic director!

Bravo, Sonia!

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08/03/2026

🎶Congratulations to Gabi Kristiansen and Megan Lau on their successful Master of Music Education thesis defense!🎶

Gabi presented "General Music Teacher’s Perceptions of the Impact that Performance-Centered Approaches Might Have on Elementary Music Students’ Behavioral and Emotional Engagement" She would like to thank her committee: Dr. Patrick Lawrence (Campus Band Conductor and Low Brass and Music Education Professor), Dr. Beatriz Aguilar (Director of Music Education, main thesis advisor), and Dr. Laura Dunbar (Associate Professor and Music Education Coordinator at UWEC).

Megan presented "The Effect of Creative Decision-Making in the Middle School Band Classroom on Student’s Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Self-Regulation" and thanks her committee: Dr. John Lynch (Director of Bands and Professor of Music), Dr. Beatriz Aguilar (Director of Music Education, main thesis advisor), and Daniel Gilanyi (Band Director at West De Pere High School.

Bravo, Gabi and Megan! Roll Dawgs!!