Music + Theatre Arts News
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Virtual learning in action: Collaborative project results in pandemic-inspired music videos
Blugolds are combining their talents and the practical application of newly learned skills to create musical reflections of their university’s response in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Alumni Spotlight: Ian Rucker
The amount of different musical opportunities that UWEC has is not only unique, but has brought alumni, like Ian Rucker, continued success. As a 2019 UW-Eau Claire Vocal Performance graduate originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian now finds himself at
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UW-Eau Claire grad working to produce masks for health care workers, others
A UW-Eau Claire graduate who runs a Twin Cities textile company is stepping up to help meet the needs of health care workers and others who are struggling to find enough personal protective equipment to avoid contamination during the coronavirus crisis.
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2020 Viennese Ball Cancelled
After thoughtful consideration and in coordination with the University's response to the COVID-19 epidemic, we will be cancelling the Viennese Ball scheduled for April 3 & 4.
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Blugold finds joy and friendships playing Mary Poppins in local theater production
Kathryn Flynn, a music vocal performance major, has the starring role in Eau Claire Children Theatre’s production of the much loved “Mary Poppins,” a role she says is bringing her great joy because it’s been a longtime dream to play the magical Mary.
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UW-Eau Claire production of ‘James and the Giant Peach’ to include sensory-friendly shows
Area youth and their families will enter a fantastical world during UW-Eau Claire’s upcoming production of “James and the Giant Peach,” with two of nine performances being sensory-friendly shows to ensure the enjoyment of a neurodiverse audience.
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Nobuyoshi Yasuda selected to lead national youth orchestra
Yasuda, a UW-Eau Claire professor of music and director of the University Symphony Orchestra, has been invited to lead the 2020 All-National Symphony Orchestra, one of six groups that make up the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles.
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Big Apple Experience Helps Students Prepare for the Future
Every spring, a group of UW–Eau Claire students goes to New York City for spring break. Contrary to the title, this trip is anything but a break. The students are learning, working, and congregating as a class over the seven-day trip. The students, who
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Student, faculty and alumni show: 'Elemental' set for Feb. 22-23
Notorious, a Blugold faculty/student music ensemble, and the Torch Sisters, a local group of artists, flow arts performers and aerialists, have joined to build a show that explores the seven elements of earth, water, space, air, metal, wood and fire.
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Immersion helps prepare future teachers for diverse classrooms
A UW-Eau Claire program immerses students in the Twin Cities’ Somali community, where they volunteer in schools that serve primarily Somali youth, talk with community leaders and activists, visit Somali businesses and sample local foods.
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Masterclass with International Artist, Richard Lin
Richard Lin, a Taiwanese-American violinist who is the recent Gold Medalist of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, gave a masterclass at the Haas Fine Arts Center at UW-Eau Claire on October 12.
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Cabaret 2020: 'Game Over,' a gamer's fantasy tale
The annual campus "Cabaret" production opens Thursday, Jan. 30, and runs through Feb. 8. The show, a sort of "Jumanji meets Mario Bros." concept, takes three teen gamers into a realm within the games from which they must work to escape.
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Celebrating accomplishments of Blugold artists
From Grammy Award nominations to an iconic sports logo, Blugold artists are making headlines this week for all the right reasons.
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Blugold alumni and students take the stage at Pablo to open December
From Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8, Pablo Center at the Confluence will host a wide variety of musical treats performed by UW-Eau Claire alumni and students.
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Sixth annual Gatsby’s Gala a festive party focused on local music, mission
The Chippewa Valley’s can’t-miss event of the season, Gatsby's Gala, comes roaring back Nov. 8 with a renewed focus on celebrating musicians with local roots and supporting excellence in jazz education. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in Davies Center.
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Looking to the future: UW-Eau Claire announces investment plan for continued student success, contributions to region
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced the launch of a plan for investing in its future to ensure student success and bring talent to the region for years to come.
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Bob Baca to receive WMEA Distinguished Service Award
Baca, UW-Eau Claire professor of music and director of jazz studies, will receive the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Wisconsin Music Educators Association Oct. 24.
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Not your average summer job: Summer concerts operations manager
Senior music education major Maria DeRidder created an exciting summer job for herself: coordinator of UW-Eau Claire's revived summer concert series, "Sunset Sounds." The experience will support her role as a future K-12 music educator.
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Alum appointed as director of University of Iowa School of Music
UW-Eau Claire music and theatre arts alum Tammie Walker was recently appointed director of the University of Iowa School of Music.
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Spring break immersion in Tucson: Observing leaders in culturally responsive teaching
Over the March break, a group of Blugold education students traveled to Arizona to observe classes in the Tucson Unified School District, where educators have developed a highly successful model of bringing cultural awareness to their teaching.
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Behind the Scenes of Don Giovanni
Emma Blissitt is a second-year student pursuing a Comprehensive Major in Theatre Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Emma has been a part of numerous productions put on at the university and is playing a vital role in the upcoming production
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Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Director of Jazz Award established through donor support
Through a significant gift in support of the UW-Eau Claire jazz program, the Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Director of Jazz Award has been established and awarded to Bob Baca, professor of music and director of jazz.
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Student compositions to be featured in April 22 concert
The yMusic residency will culminate with a special concert April 22, which will feature performances by student chamber groups and yMusic performing original pieces written by UW-Eau Claire students and a faculty member.
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yMusic residency proves transformative for students
UW-EC music students have had the unusual opportunity to engage with members of yMusic as part of a residency program on campus involving three multiple-day visits to campus during the 2018-19 academic year. yMusic is a unique and virtuosic chamber group