Program Recognition
•NASM accredited since 1977
•Leads to Wisconsin K-12 choral/general music teaching licensure
•21 statewide Richard G. Gaarder Award wins since 1989, most of any university
Training
•Vocal/choral methods, conducting, and supervised student teaching
•Auditioned choral ensembles: Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop
•100% of courses taught by faculty (no teaching assistants)
Performance & Productions
•25 ensembles including bands, orchestras, jazz, choral, and chamber groups
•Symphonic Wind Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester
Facilities
•Light Recital Hall (350-seat with excellent acoustics)
•Greenhill Center of the Arts: teaching studios and multimedia classrooms