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Music and Theatre Arts Department

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Take the Stage

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The performing arts have long been a defining element for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. For over one hundred years, the university has been known for its high-quality performances by both faculty and students. Adding to your opportunities, the city of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley offer numerous music festivals, venues with live music, and theatre organizations, which are all a source of pride for our community. Here, nationally recognized professors will guide your artistic development, offer a supportive environment, and give you one-on-one attention.

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Majors and Minors in Music and Theatre Arts

The Music and Theatre Arts Department offers a wide variety of majors, minors, certificates, ensembles, shows, and performance opportunities. 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.

Please note: To be a music major, music minor, or musical theatre major at UW-Eau Claire, you will need to successfully complete a music audition.

Meet the Faculty

Namji Kim
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Keyboard Area Coordinator | Professor of Music-Piano
Tulio Rondon
Music and Theatre Arts Department
Professor of Music - Cello
String Area Coordinator
Hallmarks
Frank Watkins directing choral group
Award-Winning Faculty

The Music and Theatre Arts faculty and staff are dedicated to sharing their knowledge to give our Blugolds the support they need and the best education they can get. Our professors have a multitude of experiences onstage, offstage, and within their communities. Learn from experts in their craft at UW-Eau Claire.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Access to State-of-the-Art Facilities

In downtown Eau Claire, only a mile from our campus, the Pablo Center at the Confluence provides rehearsal, teaching, and performance spaces for Blugolds in the Music and Theatre Arts Department.

With two theaters, recital halls, a scene shop, a recording studio — and much more — you will gain a firsthand, in-depth education of the arts.

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8 Majors, 2 Minors, 5 Certificates
Music and Theatre Arts offers a standout education with a variety of academic programs to help you find your perfect role.
Meet Fellow Musicians and Artists
Explore 20 student orgs geared towards music, theatre, and dance.
A History of Music Excellence
Our jazz ensembles have 2 Grammy nominations, 8 DownBeat awards, and 21 albums.
6 Performance Venues
From on-campus theaters to the Pablo Center in downtown Eau Claire, you can perform at a variety of professional venues.
Curtain Call
Help coordinate or participate in one of UWEC's 200+ annual performances of music, dance, and theatre.
Student Opportunities
Student Opportunities
Events List

Upcoming Events

Music and Theatre Arts Department

Haas Fine Arts Center 156
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
United States

What's Next

What's Next?

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