Uw eau claire theater program

Each spring break, music and theatre arts students have the opportunity to visit New York City. There, they attend plays, musicals, masterclasses and other artistic events, while also shadowing working professionals and meeting various actors and musicians to learn more about their specific trade. Performances galore. The music and theatre arts department offers five main stage productions, including a Theatre for Young Audiences touring production, student-directed Short Play Festivals and a dance concert.

Each of our productions take place in facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and acoustics. Regular guest artists. Guest artists frequent our department and your classes every year. Classes and faculty that make an impact. The theatre arts program gives you direct access to a diverse array of theatre professors whose degrees are from some of the best programs in the country.

Smaller class sizes allow you to work one-on-one with your professors and peers who share the same passions as you. And as one of only a few programs in the region that houses music, theatre and dance in the same department, you'll experience a rare and extremely beneficial collaboration between all three disciplines.

UWEC graduates leave with a well-rounded education and an impressive resume, making them ideal job candidates. In the theatre department at UW-Eau Claire, I was able to learn my craft with the guidance of talented, caring professors, each with their own strengths and expertise.

Studying theatre arts here is a special way to gain firsthand experience. In fact, he participated in every main-stage production since he arrived on campus — 26 performances in total! From costume designer to stage manager to house manager to actor, the freedom to explore different roles gave him incredible insights into how to bring together the many different people who make up a show.

It has also helped him to build his skill set and discover his career aspirations. UW-Eau Claire's theatre arts program will provide you with experience in acting, singing, dancing, directing and behind-the-scenes work. A variety of classes will introduce you to new topics and job opportunities, so you're able to pick a career path that you are passionate about.

A unique partnership with Pablo Center at the Confluence allows our students to learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including two theaters, a recording studio, a music recital space and an art gallery.

Nationally recognized professors guide your artistic development, offer a supportive environment and give you one-on-one attention. Outside of the classroom, research and cultural immersion experiences are highly encouraged, giving you the opportunity to work closely with expert faculty. Numerous guest performers also bring diverse sounds and views that will leave a lasting impression.

Throughout the curriculum you will be exposed to diverse perspectives and challenged to question your assumptions. Read a statement by the Music and Theatre Arts Department on the importance of acknowledging the role of the arts in creating stereotypical portrayals of Asian and Pacific Island peoples. The music and theatre arts department offers a wide variety of majors, minors, certificates, ensembles, shows and performance opportunities. Even if you're not a music or theatre arts major or minor, many musical groups and theatre experiences are open for general student participation.

Whatever your passion is, you'll find experts to help your interest flourish. Through music, theatre, dance or whatever else interests you, we want you to be part of our traditions, light up our stages and enrich our community! Watch this video to learn more. We also encourage composition students to audition on their secondary instruments if you have one as well.

Be sure to read the requirements for the audition process for those instruments. If you are accepted into the composition program, but not on your principal or secondary instrument, you may take five semesters of piano lessons to fulfill the applied instrument requirement.

Applicants without a keyboard background will be placed into beginning class piano. Applicants with previous keyboard experience who feel a more advanced class may be appropriate will take a keyboard placement exam on the audition day. The placement will include sight-reading and an assessment of fundamental keyboard skills.

If interested, you may request a Zoom meeting for a keyboard placement exam on your audition day. In order to enroll in MUSI and , you must take an assessment test and demonstrate the ability to:. In addition, if you have completed the AP Exam in music theory with a score of 3 or better, or if you have had college level theory at another college or university, you will take a Theory and Musicianship Placement Exam at the beginning of your first UW-Eau Claire semester either late August or late January.

This exam takes approximately one hour to complete. Please call to sign up for the exam on the appropriate date. You will be notified of the time and location of the exam when you call. An outline of this exam is available as a PDF below. For information on how to receive college credit for previous work in music theory and aural skills, please contact us through the form below.

One to two letters of recommendation are required, and these will be submitted online through the application process. Letters must be submitted at least one week prior to the audition date. Connect with fellow Blugolds who share your creative passion.

Pick up your instrument, warm up your voice or put on your dancing shoes and find an ensemble that fits you! Phone Please enter a valid phone number. Musicians - you've got this It may feel like a big hurdle, but the good news is that the program audition hits three birds with one stone.

To begin your application process to declare a major or minor in music or musical theatre, please complete these steps: If you have not done so already, you will need to activate your account. To do so, you will need the following information: Your username and campus ID which were sent in an email when you applied or are on your admit letter Birth date Last four digits of your social security number if you provided UW-Eau Claire with that information or your UWEC PIN that you were sent in a separate email After activating your account, apply online for your audition beginning September Audition Information We encourage all students interested in auditioning for a music major or minor and a musical theatre major to audition in-person.

Audition dates for acceptance in Saturday, Nov. Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfer students: The audition will consist of excerpts from two songs sung from memory and a sight-singing example which will be provided during the audition.

Accompanist: You must perform your pieces with accompaniment - this can either be pre-recorded or live. You should memorize the music for your audition.

Requirements for incoming freshmen: Scales Auditioning student may be asked to play all major scales and arpeggios on the xylophone or marimba. Entrance auditions on percussion should, at minimum, be equal to or exceed the performance proficiency required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list.

See www. If you have any questions regarding repertoire, reach out to Dr. Crowell directly at croweljw uwec. Play an orchestral snare drum roll - begin as quiet as comfortable for around 3 seconds, then crescendo up about 3 seconds to the loudest roll comfortable, hold for a couple of seconds, then back down to the softer level again. Requirements for transfer students: Scales All major scales and arpeggios on the xylophone or marimba.

Transfer auditions on percussion should exceed the performance proficiency required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list. If repertoire suggestions are needed please contact Dr.

Shared requirements for all applicants: Sight-reading required in all areas of percussion performance. Incoming freshmen and transfer requirements are the same: 1. Suggested repertoire:. Bach, J. Cello Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfer students are the same: One major or minor scale, one Etude Popper, Lee, Duport etc.

Viola Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers are the same: One three-octave scale, major or minor. Two contrasting pieces, WSMA Class A or equivalent Violin Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers are the same: One three-octave major or minor scale and two contrasting pieces Guitar Guitar candidates for incoming first-year and transfer students must display proficiency in the following areas: One major or one minor scale and two contrasting etudes, pieces or movements of a larger solo work from the standard classical guitar repertoire.

General requirements: One prepared solo memorization optional Major scales Sight-reading Bassoon Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfer students are the same: 1. Sight-reading Suggested repertoire: Galliard, J. Concerto, K. Sonata in F minor Weber, C. Capriccio Clarinet Requirements for incoming freshmen: 1. Scales a Chromatic: low E to high G above staff b All scales 2 octaves, except E, F, F , and G, which should be prepared 3 octaves if possible c Transfer students only: Melodic minor scales through four sharps and flats 2.

Sight-reading 4.