Dan Cavanagh is a composer and pianist with numerous awards in both areas. He has performed extensively in North America and Europe, and his music continues to be performed across the globe by classical and …
Music Performance
C8dence Vocal Ensemble
C8dence is a vocal chamber ensemble directed by Sarah Brailey dedicated to performing contemporary music while exploring the expansive possibilities of the human voice.
Choral Ensembles
The UW–Madison choral program boasts several ensembles that differ by size, skill level, and repertoire. All UW–Madison choirs focus on our ability to make great music together, establish meaningful relationships, build community, and advance our …
Mark Hetzler
Playing trombone from the age of twelve, Mark Hetzler received a B.M. from Boston University and an M.M. from the New England Conservatory of Music. He was a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center and …
Jean Laurenz
Jean Laurenz is a trumpet player specializing in classical and contemporary chamber music. She is also a singer, actress, film maker, and producer of interdisciplinary multi-media art and music shows. She has performed with Adele, …
Mike Leckrone
Michael Leckrone is the former Director of the Marching Band and Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin. A native of Indiana, Mr. Leckrone received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Butler …
University Symphony Orchestra
The University Symphony Orchestra is a symphonic ensemble of approximately 90 musicians specializing in works written for large orchestra. It typically performs 3-4 times each semester on the UW–Madison campus, including opera and works with chorus.
Corey Pompey
Corey Pompey serves as the Michael E. Leckrone Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin Madison. His responsibilities include leading UW Marching Band, conducting the Concert Band and …
Bands Program
Concert Band, University Bands, and Wind Ensemble give numerous performances at every level, from professional music conferences to tours. Band ensembles regularly perform repertoire ranging from standard band literature to premieres of contemporary works.
David Ronis
David Ronis is the Karen K. Bishop Director of Opera at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since coming to UW-Madison in 2014, seven of his productions have garnered national attention, winning awards from The American Prize …
Horn Choir/ Twisted Metal
An extension of horn studio class, Horn Choir is comprised primarily of horn majors and the standard of performance is high. Directed by Daniel Grabois, Horn Choir meets as a performing group while constantly rotating …