The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a great place to study, perform, and hear music from multi
At the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, we believe that music is best understood in the context of multiple perspectives. Our students benefit from talented and dedicated faculty, individual attention, and a signature "360° of Learning." We offer Majors in Music Education, Performance, Jazz Studies, Individualized Studies and Composition. Modern facilities include the beautiful Weidner Center f
08/03/2026
🎉 Great news! 🎉
Recent music education graduate Caitlyn Rupnow will begin teaching K-6 music at Beaumont and Sullivan Elementary Schools in the Green Bay School District this fall!
🎉 Congratulations, Caitlyn! 🎉
08/02/2026
🎵 This Sunday, August 2nd! 🎵
Join us as Dr. Luis Fernandez conducts the Middle School Symphony Orchestra at Session 3 of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp — and these young musicians are doing an amazing job!
He’ll be leading an exciting program of works by modern American composers — including a standout piece by our own amazing composer Dr. Michelle McQuade Dewhirst : Futureproof. This work beautifully aligns with Blue Lake’s mission of serving the arts and nurturing the future of our young artists.
Program:
Genesis – Rossano Galante
Into the Storm – Robert W. Smith
Blue Rhythmico – Kirt Mosier
Futureproof – Michelle McQuade Dewhirst
Warrior Legacy – Soon Hee Newbold
📅 Sunday, August 2
🕐 1:30 pm
📍 Stewart Music Shell
UWGB Music
UW-Green Bay
07/31/2026
🎉 Congratulations to recent graduate Jesse Robak! 🎉
Jesse will be the next choir director at West De Pere High School this fall! We're so excited for you, Jesse!
Hello! My name is Jesse Robak and I am ecstatic to be joining West De Pere High School this fall as the new choir director. I graduated from UWGB in December 2025 and completed my student student teaching at West De Pere High School in May. Some of you may recognize me as I have been the Theater Director for the high school since the summer of 2024.
Besides music and theater, some of my hobbies include tournament fishing with my dad, hunting, spending time with friends and family, and going camping with my wife. Additionally I love football and enjoying getting together every Sunday with my family to watch all of the games.
I am beyond excited to get started at West De Pere High School and can’t wait to continue working with all of the amazing students and faculty this district has!
07/15/2026
Our very own Dr. Luis Fernandez spends his summers teaching and performing at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, Michigan! He was recently interviewed by Blue Lake Public Radio. Check it out in the clip below to hear about his experiences at camp and insights into the recital of music by Latin American composers that he'll be performing tonight with faculty pianist Dr. Wan-Chin Chang!
Dr. Luis Fernandez is back with us at Blue Lake this summer. The violinist will present a recital of shorter works by composers from across the Spanish-speaking world with pianist Dr. Wan-Chin Chang on July 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Blodgett Recital Hall. Luis stopped by the Blue Lake Public Radio studios to talk with Steve Albert about his concert and life at Blue Lake.
https://www.bluelakeradio.org/2026-07-14/luis-fernandez-performs-at-blodgett-on-july-15
07/12/2026
Join us in celebrating the rich traditions of Latin American music as our own Dr. Luis Fernandez (violin) presents a faculty recital with pianist Dr. Wan-Chin Chang this coming Wednesday.
📅 Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.
📍 Blodgett Recital Hall, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
This special program highlights music from Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela and is part of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp’s 60th Anniversary celebrations.
Program:
Pampeana No. 1 – Alberto Ginastera (Argentina)
Estrellita – Manuel Ponce (Mexico) arr. Jascha Heifetz
The Golden Cow – Icli Zitella (Venezuela)
Romanza en homenaje a Vieuxtemps (Pasional) & Danza Ecuatoriana – Enrique Espín Yépez (Ecuador)
Suite Mestiza (selections) – Gabriela Lena Frank (Peru)
I. Haili (Prayer)
II. Vendedora Cholita
III. Charanguista Viejo
IV. Pinkillo Llorando
V. Canto de la Hoja
Le Grand Tango – Astor Piazzolla (Argentina) arr. Sofia Gubaidulina
Dr. Fernandez, who holds the Robert and Joan Bauer Endowed Professorship in Strings at UWGB and conducts the Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra.
🎟️ For tickets and more information, visit the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp website.
07/07/2026
⭐ Tomorrow Night! ⭐
The Green Bay City Band will be led by Resch Institute of Music Director of Bands Michael Knight and will feature performances by several of our music faculty!
Faculty trumpeter Adam Gaines and faculty horn player Michelle McQuade Dewhirst will be the featured soloists on Chuck Mangione's Children of Sanchez!
This FREE performance takes place at 7 PM in St. James Park.