Mar 2022
University Recital Series: Rachael Kresha
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department presents organist Rachael Kresha. A 2007 graduate and current music department senior lecturer, Kresha will highlight French, German and American music. The concert will feature music by prominent female artist Jeanne Demessieux, African American composers Florence Price and David Hurd, and pieces by Jehan Alain, Camille Saint-Saëns, Matthias Weckman and J.S. Bach.
Find out more »Sep 2022
UW-Superior Music Department Faculty Recital: Alexander Sandor
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department presents pianist Alexander Sandor as part of its Faculty Recital series. From the "exuberantly romantic" Frederick Chopin to "an epic piano solo arrangement" of the music from “Rocky IV,” the evening features an eclectic mix of music. Additionally, Sandor performs popular music from the 1930s, and the world premiere of a new chamber piece accompanied by UW-Superior’s Melanie Sever, flute, and Betsy Husby, cello. Tickets are $10. For questions or additional information, call (715)…
Find out more »Nov 2022
Ragtime Recital Series featuring pianist Frederik Hodges
Classically trained as a concert pianist, Hodges has established a reputation as a truly versatile artist. He has been equally sought after as a soloist, singer, guest soloist with the California Pops Orchestra and dance band pianist with Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. For questions or additional information, call (715) 394-8115 or email [email protected].
Find out more »Jan 2023
UWS: Recital Series: Greg Khel Moore & Saxophone Quartet
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department presents Greg Keil Moore and the saxophone quartet for its University Recital Series. The quartet includes Zoë Scherer on alto, Randy Lee on tenor, and Andy Peterson on baritone. The evening also features percussionist Brett Jones. The ensemble presents works for saxophone quartet from the Baroque, Romantic and 20th Century periods, including an original work for saxophone quartet and percussion composed by Moore. The concert also features “Blues (Deliver My Soul),” by David Baker…
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UW-Superior Music Department Faculty Recital: Brett Jones and Stas Venglevski
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will present Brett Jones, percussion and Stas Venglevski, accordion as part of its Faculty Recital series. This duo recital will perform adapted works composed by Venglevski for accordion and marimba. Jones's original composition for accordion and vibraphone will be performed. They will premiere two new works by UWS alumnus Ian Deterling. One piece is entitled ‘Chuqi,’ and it is based on scenes from a Chilean mining community. Jones and Venglevski will also perform “Hale…
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UW-Superior University Recital Series Featuring performers Michael Fuchs and Teresa Vaughan
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will present renowned performers Michael Fuchs, baritone; and Teresa Vaughan, piano, for its University Recital Series. The concert will feature Robert Schumann’s beloved song cycle, Dichterliebe (Poet’s Love), the rarely heard Four Songs on Chinese Poetry by Pavel Haas and two pieces by contemporary American composers H. Leslie Adams and Shawn Okpebholo. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.
Find out more »Ragtime Recital Series featuring pianist Martin Spitznagel
Whether performing the masterworks of Scott Joplin or the score to Star Wars, Spitznagel is at home on the piano bench. He found success early, winning a Yamaha Disklavier at the age of 14 in Calliope Media’s nationwide 'Crazy for Ragtime' competition. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.
Find out more »Sep 2023
UW-Superior Recital Series with Vicki Fingalson
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department is excited to open its 2023-2024 season with Vicki Fingalson! Fingalson will combine talents with pianist Teresa Vaughan in an eclectic program of “Music to Move, Challenge and Delight.” They will be joined by Greg Moore, Jeffrey Madison and Byron Klimek on a program featuring the music of W.A. Mozart, Ellwood Derr and Benjamin Britten. Tickets can be purchased at the door or an all-inclusive 2023-2024 season membership can be purchased here.
Find out more »UW-Superior Music Alumni Recital
The UW-Superior Music Alumni Recital, featuring 15 performers, will highlight both solo and ensemble performances. The recital will be preceded by a reception in the Holden Fine Arts Center lobby at 5:30 p.m. featuring light appetizers and a cash bar.
Find out more »Oct 2023
Twin Ports Brass Quintet
The UW-Superior Music Department will present Twin Ports Brass Quintet. The concert will feature an array of different musicians and will primarily feature music written by living composers but will also include a few pieces from classic composers such as Victor Ewald and Samuel Scheidt.
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Ragtime Rendezvous
UW-Superior Music Department is hosting the Ragtime Rendezvous with jazz pianist Stephanie Trick. A classically trained pianist, Trick began playing piano at the age of five. During the time between her beginning years and high school, her piano teacher exposed her to early jazz, and the syncopation and swinging rhythm piqued her interest. While in college, it became clear to Trick that she wanted to pursue stride and classic jazz styles professionally.
Find out more »Vincent Osborn & Friends
UW-Superior Music Department is present Vincent Osborn & Friends as part of its University Recital Series. The concert will feature Osborn on double bass, Ted Schoen on clarinet, Ed Willett on cello, Erin Aldridge on violin, Hector Landa on piano and Brett Jones on bodhrán.
Find out more »Jan 2024
Faculty Winds and Brass Concert
The UW-Superior Music Department will present their Faculty Winds and Brass concert to kick off the departments 2024 season. The concert will feature Melanie Sever on flute, Madeline Miller on oboe; Deborah Rausch on french horn and David Leslie on the bass trombone. The collaborative artist on piano will be UW-Superior senior lecturer, Alex Sandor. The musical smorgasbord will present a wide-ranging buffet of musical treats spanning from classical through modern times. The audience can expect to hear both new…
Find out more »Feb 2024
Piano and Percussion Recital
UW- Superior's Music Department is presenting Piano & Percussion as a part of its University Recital Series. The recital will feature Teresa Vaughan (St. Scholastica) and Hector Landa (UW-Superior) on piano with Jeremy Craycraft (St. Scholastica) and Brett Jones (UW-Superior) on percussion.
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UW-Superior University Recital Series: Hector Landa
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will present pianist Hector Landa, Ph.D. as part of its University Recital Series. The program will begin with two sets of French music from the early 1900s, by Claude Debussy and Reynaldo Hahn. The second half will consist of Sergei Prokofiev’s Sixth Sonata, which is the first of three “War Sonatas” he wrote. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, check or credit card. For questions or additional information, call 715-394-8115 or…
Find out more »Ragtime Rendezvous
UW-Superior music department is hosting Ragtime Rendezvous with pianist Daniel Rottenberg.
Find out more »Apr 2024
Erin Aldridge and Alexander Sandor
UW-Superior's Music Department is presenting a duo recital featuring Erin Aldridge, UW-Superior professor of violin and viola and director of orchestra and Alexander Sandor, UW-Superior senior lecturer of piano as a part of their University Recital Series.
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