We want to help students find the best fit for their artistic expression. We strive to be an invaluable collaborative partner and resource for the amazing arts in the Eau Claire area. We want to stay relevant in a constantly evolving culture and reach wide varieties of people. These goals help shape the music and theatre arts department.

The performing arts are an essential part of the UW-Eau Claire and greater Eau Claire communities. There are countless ways to simply enjoy the many performances throughout the Chippewa Valley and on campus, or get involved yourself. Students in the performing arts receive individual attention from our faculty and frequently are part of student-faculty collaborations and quality performances.

Please know that you are always welcome on "Wisconsin 's most beautiful campus" and especially in our department. We look forward to seeing you!

Music and Theatre Arts Mission Statement

The department of music and theatre arts seeks to inspire creative endeavors in the performing arts that demonstrate the values of inclusivity and cultural relevance. Individually and collaboratively we create, design, perform, teach, embody, analyze, and understand these arts through rigorous standards informed by historical practices, current thought, and technology. We aim to encourage creativity, present expressive and meaningful performances, develop contemporary and historical understanding of diverse people and cultures, promote healing interactions with the arts, and facilitate the potential for all individuals to enjoy, participate in, and benefit from music, theatre, and dance.

Events

• Gaston & Huesemann (clarinet) Wed 05 Nov

  When: 5 p.m.
  Where: Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center

  The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents a joint student recital in the Phillips Recital Hall

• Student Recital: Cecilia Maroszek, Clarinet Thu 06 Nov

  When: 5 p.m.
  Where: Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center

  The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents a student recital in the Phillips Recital Hall

• Blugold Marching Band Stage Show Thu 06 Nov

  When: 7 p.m.
  Where: The Sonnentag

  This special indoor performance will feature the 425+ performers of the Blugold Marching Band at the new Sonnentag Events Center

• Student Recital: Ethan Chaffee, Trumpet Thu 06 Nov

  When: 7:30 p.m.
  Where: Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center

  The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents a senior degree recital in the Phillips Recital Hall 

• First Fridays: Under the Influence (of Others) Fri 07 Nov

  When: 7:30 p.m.
  Where: Pablo Center at the Confluence

  Join UW-Eau Claire faculty for an evening of chamber music where composers have drawn inspiration from others.

• UWEC High School Honor Band, Op. 59 Sat 08 Nov

  When: All day
  Where: Pablo Center at the Confluence

  The annual High School Honor Band features performances by over 400 talented high school musicians from more than 90 schools across the upper Midwest.

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