Alumni

Kevin Newell, Opera Singer

"At Eau Claire I had the chance to perform rich, freshly minted additions to the history of music. We worked with living composers, Moses Hogan, Eric Whitacre, and Z. Randal Stroope, recording their music and work shopping it with the masters themselves. What I learned from those guest artists, I've carried with me throughout my career."

Jill Boyd, Music Teacher

"The success I have experiences professionally can be attributed to the exceptional education I received as a student of Wisconsin's Singing University! The high-quality selection of music, the personal relationships I formed with fellow students and directors, the extraordinary amount of student talent, the diverse performing and teaching experiences, and the exceptional instruction are all components of UWEC's Choral program that effectively prepared me for my career."

Michael Schulze

Profession: Principal, Ernst & Young
"Excellence in my work is something I strive for and attribute in part to this program. Another lesson that was reinforced was the power and beauty of the arts. Blending my time between business and music helped to develop my sense of balance in life. A respect for and admiration of business and commerce, but an admiration and appreciation of art - music."

Dan Sinclair, Software Developer

"Although I changed my major to computer science, I still sang with Concert Choir, Impromptu, Chamber Choir, The Singing Statesmen, and Fifth Element at various times throughout my college career. All of the events and gatherings that I attended were choir gathering. All of my roommates were fellow choir members. Most of the people standing up at my wedding were in choirs with me. That includes my beautiful bride."

Johnathan Turba, Music Teacher

"I built close connections with people, and with young professionals. As a choir teacher now, I am able to use those connections to enhance my teaching. To help motivate my students to consider singing beyond high school choir, I share with them that some of the best singers and people I met were from UW-Eau Claire. The daily memories of the great music and connections I experienced through the UW-Eau Claire Choral Department refresh, energize, and motivate me to be the best music teacher I can be."