CONCERTS & MUSIC EVENTS
Soar to Musical Heights
Live performance is our forté.
Attend one of our events at UW-Green Bay to gather with the community and celebrate music. From our concert series to student performances, we invite one and all to come together to applaud the work of local musicians and students here on campus.
Upcoming Events
With the Weidner on the UW-Green Bay campus, we have a variety of events that might strike a chord with you!
6:30 Concert Series
The 6:30 Concert Series is designed to connect the campus with the community through the exploration of music. Performances feature insightful presentations by performers, composers and special guests. The series offers new perspectives on diverse styles, often exploring music from multiple angles.
All performances:
- Occur at the Weidner Center (unless otherwise noted)
- Begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Are between 60 and 90 minutes length.
- Are free and open to the public.
- And most are live-streamed on the UWGB Music YouTube channel.
6:30 Series 2024-2025 Season:
- Monday, October 21: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
- Film screening with new string quartet score performed live string quartet composed by Michelle McQuade Dewhirst.
- Performance at the Tarlton Theatre
- Wednesday, November 20: November – “Wagner Refracted”
- Featuring Soprano Whitney Myers and Mezzo-Soprano Lauren Paul with pianist Emily Sculliuffo.
- Thursday, January 30: Adam Gaines, Trumpet and Electronics - Album Release Party
- Performance at the Tarlton Theatre
- Monday, March 3: Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music Faculty Showcase
- March 27 & March 28: "Piano Fest"
- Thursday, March 27: Rector-Hong Piano Duo
- Friday, March 28: Pianist Geoffrey Duce
- Monday, March 31: Corni Angelicus
- Co-presented with Jazz Fest - Opening night event at the Tarlton Tarlton Theatre
- Wednesday, April 9: Lecture Recital: “Wagner’s Träume: Mathilde Wesendonck,
the Poet, the Muse, the Dream”- Soprano Whitney Myers and Pianist Joseph Welch
Green Bay Jazz Fest
The 2025 Green Bay Jazz Festival will take place on March 31 – April 5 with specially curated events celebrating Jazz and highlighting the musicians that make the music happen. It continues UW-Green Bay’s 55-year tradition of providing student musicians from around the state with masterclass learning and performance opportunities with UW-Green Bay Professors and musicians.
Don’t miss the headline concert on April 5 at the Weidner Center, featuring Grammy®-nominated composer, arranger, and educator John LaBarbera. Known for his work with iconic groups like The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Count Basie, and The Glenn Miller Orchestra, LaBarbera will lead the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra in a dynamic performance of classic big band sounds.
Register your student jazz ensemble for Jazz Fest by filling out this form, or contact Paulina Chavira at chavirap@uwgb.edu
Solo & Ensembles Festivals
The Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) hosts the Solo & Ensemble Festivals, which draw more than 100,000 students every year and represent the top talent across Wisconsin’s high schools. UW-Green Bay is the site for the northeastern Wisconsin event each spring, welcoming thousands of students from throughout the area.
UW-Green Bay is also the site for the WSMA Jazz and Large Ensemble Festival. This is for any state qualified jazz or large ensemble regardless of assigned State Festival Site. Festival start and end times will vary based on number of events. Each performing group receives written comments, as well as clinic time with a WSMA-assigned clinician. Contact WSMA with questions about participating at this festival.
Dates, site information and results for both festivals will be listed below as available.
WSMA Jazz & Large Ensemble Festival
Friday, May 5, 2023
3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival
Saturday, May 6, 2023
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Want to Know More?
If you want to learn more about our events or have questions, let us know – we’re happy to help!