Bachelor's Degree in Music

Compose Your
Life's Symphony

A Deeply Human
Experience

Music transcends barriers.

Music brings us together—it makes us happy, sad or nostalgic. It comforts and inspires us, enhancing the human condition. Whether you want music to be your career or your creative outlet, we can help you develop the skills to make music an integral part of your life.

See Your Path

Expert Musicians

You're learning from the best! Our professors are professional musicians who make teaching their priority.

Meet Your Professors

Inspired Careers

You’ll improve your musical finesse and build skills that’ll separate you from the crowd.

Explore Music Careers

Wondrous Events

Showcase your talents and share what you've learned in class by performing in our events.

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In Harmony

Support is crucial to reach your highest potential.

To us, you're much more than a student in a seat! Whether you begin your career at our Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette or Sheybogan campus, you'll get:

Personalized attention from experienced professors
Enjoy access to ample opportunities performing with nationally-recognized talent
Collaborate with others on the stage of our renowned Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

Take The Stage

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What's your Jam?

Do you play jazz improv, pep band, classical symphony or something else? Maybe you're interested in audio production, teaching or composing music? Whether your instrument is brass, woodwind, strings, percussion, keys, or your own voice—you can flourish at UW-Green Bay. You're welcome to play with us, no matter what major or minor you choose to pursue.

Music Interest Form

Major Keys to Your Success

Learn more about what we provide at UW-Green Bay so students can conduct symphonies.

Facilities

From the Weidner Center to our new state-of-the-art recording facilities, we have the resources to help you hone your skills and share your music with the world.

Explore Our Facilities

Youth Summer Camps

Summer camp is a fun, easy way to audition your musical talents. At UW-Green Bay, we host camps like a Musical Theatre/Voice Workshop and Piano Academy to foster musical passion.

Different Emphases

We've got an emphasis for every musical inclination—choose one or create an individualized degree plan to match your ambitions. Prepare for your future in teaching, performing, event production and more.

Pick Your Emphasis

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Admissions and Auditions

We want to hear from you! Your audition helps us visualize your potential and guide you toward our program's many opportunities.

Schedule an Audition

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Ensembles

We offer many ensemble options at UW-Green Bay—including instrumental, vocal and jazz—all offered in large, medium and small groups.

Join an Ensemble

Events

We're saving a seat for you! You don't have to be on the stage to enjoy music—come to any of our events, like our student ensemble concerts, 6:30 Concert Series or Jazz Fest.

Attend an Event

Meet a
Phoenix

"Professor Sherman helped me find my voice, literally, supported me in all my academics and encouraged me to pursue music in a way that was best for me. There is nothing that compares to the collaboration and bond that forms while working in lessons on your main instrument."

Angie Danowski '14
Music Therapist at Expressive Therapies, LLC

Want to Know More?

If you need help figuring out what emphasis is right for you, want to know about your options after graduation or just want to talk about music, we want to hear from you! Ask Christy Talbott, our music program chair.