BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Peck School of the Arts - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Peck School of the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:/arts X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Peck School of the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20240614T145350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T141832Z UID:10000504-1777663800-1777671000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Symphony Orchestra Season Finale DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, May 1\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall \n\n\n\n\n\nSeason Finale: From the New World\n\n\n\nFeaturing Elena Abend performing Mozart \n\n\n\nJoin the 51 Symphony Orchestra for its season finale on May 1 in Bader Concert Hall. The program features Professor Elena Abend as soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor\, a rare and powerful work filled with drama and intensity. The evening culminates in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9\, “From the New World\,” one of the most beloved and thrilling works in the orchestral repertoire. \n\n\n\n51’s Symphony Orchestra is comprised of graduate and undergraduate music majors\, as well as other students. The ensemble presents seven to eight concerts each year and regularly collaborates with 51 Choirs and Opera Theatre. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Chicago Symphony Center\, and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. It was selected as one of two orchestras to perform at the College Orchestra Directors Association National Conference in Los Angeles and has appeared at the Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference. It also features student soloists selected through the annual 51 Symphony Concerto Competition. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\nGeneral$10Seniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni$8Youth 17 and Under$5*51 StudentFREE*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)FREE*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uwm-symphony-orchestra-season-finale/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/06/NEW-WORLD-SYMPHONY-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20250610T152453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152538Z UID:10000772-1777750200-1777755600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Percussion Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n \n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall \n\n\n \nThe 51 Percussion Ensemble presents its annual Spring concert\, featuring a wide variety of instruments\, sounds\, and compositions from different periods. \n \nThe 51 Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on diverse repertoire written in the 20th and 21st centuries for percussion. Emphasizing new compositions alongside historically significant contributions to the chamber repertoire\, the Percussion Ensemble features the study and performance of a variety of instruments\, techniques\, and music styles.   \n\n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n\n \n \n\nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uwm-percussion-ensemble-2/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/51-Percussion-Logo.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20230710T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T151424Z UID:10000177-1777809600-1777815000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSunday\, May 3\, 2026 (12–1:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall \n\n\nJoin students of the Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Program for the end-of-the-semester concert. \nThe Suzuki & Pre-College Guitar Program offers comprehensive instruction for all skill levels with unique access to university resources and a close relationship with 51’s highly regarded Guitar Program\, including concerts and master classes with distinguished visiting artists. Lessons and performance opportunities provide a solid foundation in classical guitar while equipping students with the basic skills to be versatile in any style. \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. URL:/arts/event/suzuki-pre-college-guitar-student-concert-2/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Suzuki-and-Pre-College-Guitar-Concert-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0762821;-87.8798006 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Music Building Recital Hall 2400 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2400 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798006,43.0762821 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20240416T153552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T123642Z UID:10000402-1777824000-1777829400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSunday\, May 3\, 2026 (4–5:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nThe UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) presents a program of contemporary and traditional symphonic band and wind ensemble repertoire. This concert will feature the winner of our annual UWAY Concerto Competition and recognize all of the talented graduating Seniors in the program! \nUWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts lead rehearsals and performances. They work closely with other members of the university’s vibrant performing arts community to help student musicians further their skills by learning and performing in the university setting. Band directors and private teachers throughout southeastern Wisconsin provide additional instructional support. UWAY alumni hold prominent positions in symphony orchestras\, top military bands\, collegiate teaching positions\, and are leaders many different professional fields! \n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$10\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$8\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$5\n\n\n*51 Student\nFREE\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets \nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uway-concert-4/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/51-Youth-Wind-Ensemble-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20240628T142946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T143556Z UID:10000516-1778182200-1778189400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Jazz Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeThursday\, May 7\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, Jan Serr Studio \n\n\nJoin us for an evening of jazz featuring the 51 Jazz Ensemble\, the 51 Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the 51 Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY). \nThe 51 Jazz Ensemble focuses on styles from the Swing Era through contemporary composers. The ensemble is open to all 51 undergraduate and graduate music majors\, as well as non-music major students.  \nThe 51 Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra features a Latin percussion section\, horns\, and vocalists. It performs music by composers such as Tito Puente\, Ray Barretto\, Sonoro Poncena\, Evan Linns\, and more. The ensemble was formed in the Fall of 2021 to focus on Afro–Caribbean jazz-influenced music.  \nThe 51 Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY) is a big band that prepares both classic and modern big band charts in weekly rehearsals during the academic year.  \n \n\nThe bar is open! 51 Peck School of the Arts is proud to partner with Saz’s to offer a limited selection of beer\, wine\, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at this event.\n\n\n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$12\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff\, Alumni\n$10\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$8\n\n\n*51 Student\n$8\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nView Program (PDF) \nPurchase Tickets URL:/arts/event/jazz-ensembles-4/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, Jan Serr Studio\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/51-Jazz-Ensemble-led-by-Director-Dave-Bayles-performing-in-Kenilworth-Square-East-Jan-Serr-Studio.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0582383;-87.8857761 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East Jan Serr Studio 2155 N. Prospect Ave Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave:geo:-87.8857761,43.0582383 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20230710T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141924Z UID:10000175-1778268600-1778275800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Choral Collage Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, May 8\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nJoin Concert Chorale\, Bella Voce\, Kameraden\, Alta Voce\, and Kameraden Plus for their final concert of the 2025-26 school year. Zack Durlam\, Jenny Hutton\, and Sara Strommen lead the 51 choirs in an exciting program of choral music featuring a wide variety of styles and time periods. \n\nAlta Voce\, Sara Strommen\, director\nKameraden\, Zack Durlam\, director\nKameraden Plus\, Sara Strommen\, director\nBella Voce\, Jenny Hutton\, director\nConcert Chorale\, Zack Durlam\, director\n\n\nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$12\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff\, Alumni\n$10\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$8\n\n\n*51 Student\n$8\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n\n\nLivestream Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLivestream\n$12\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\nLivestream URLs are sent from psoatix@uwm.edu to the purchasing e-mail two hours prior to event start time.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nTickets and/or registration for this event will be available soon. \n\n\n \n\nPurchase In-Person Tickets \nPurchase Livestream Tickets \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/choral-collage-concert/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Feature,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/51-Concert-Chorale-performing-on-risers-and-wearing-all-black-attire-at-the-51-Zelazo-Center.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20240614T151128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T143625Z UID:10000505-1778527800-1778533200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:New Music Ensemble Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & Time Monday\, May 11\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, Jan Serr Studio and Virtual \n\n\nThe New Music Ensemble (NME) will perform contemporary music ranging from avant-garde\, world premieres\, and student compositions. The NME is excited to perform this concert full of experimental and challenging music. \n \n\nThe bar is open! 51 Peck School of the Arts is proud to partner with Saz’s to offer a limited selection of beer\, wine\, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at this event.\n\n\n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$10\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$8\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$5\n\n\n*51 Student\nFREE\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets \nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/new-music-ensemble-concert-2/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, Jan Serr Studio\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/A-clear-futuristic-robot-head-with-a-plastic-like-brain-appearing-as-an-audio-device-on-a-blue-background.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0582383;-87.8857761 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East Jan Serr Studio 2155 N. Prospect Ave Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave:geo:-87.8857761,43.0582383 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20230725T145130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T143655Z UID:10000215-1778614200-1778619600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Pop Ensemble - Live at Jan Serr Studio DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, Jan Serr Studio and Virtual \n\n\nJoin 51’s Pop Ensemble for an electrifying night of live music! From pop anthems to soulful ballads and funky grooves\, these student musicians bring serious talent and fresh energy to the stage. It’s the perfect way to hear today’s hits—live and loud! \nThe 51 Pop Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on repertoire from the Pop/Rock genres and sub-genres from the 1950’s to present day. The Ensemble focuses on collaboration and creative vision while imagining a unique take on songs presented in concerts. This ensemble is primarily comprised of music majors but is also open to music minors and non-majors. \n \n \n\nThe bar is open! 51 Peck School of the Arts is proud to partner with Saz’s to offer a limited selection of beer\, wine\, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at this event.\n\n\n \n\nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$17\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$14\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$12\n\n\n*51 Student\n$9\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\n$6\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n\n\nLivestream Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLivestream\n$12\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\nLivestream URLs are sent from psoatix@uwm.edu to the purchasing e-mail two hours prior to event start time.\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase In-Person Tickets \nPurchase Livestream Tickets \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/popular-music-ensemble-4/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, Jan Serr Studio\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/A-51-voice-student-singing-energetically-into-a-microphone-during-a-Pop-Ensemble-performance-at-the-Recital-Hall.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0582383;-87.8857761 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East Jan Serr Studio 2155 N. Prospect Ave Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave:geo:-87.8857761,43.0582383 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20240122T142201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145717Z UID:10000299-1778614200-1778619600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:UW-MESS Advanced Electronic Music Showcase DESCRIPTION:DatesTuesday\, May 12\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Electronic Music Studios B60 \n\n\nStudents enrolled in Advanced Electronic Music and Sound Art\, representing UW-MESS (51 Electroacoustic Sound Studios)\, will showcase their final projects in a concert featuring all-new works of interactive electronic music! \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uw-mess-advanced-electronic-music-showcase/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Electronic Music Studios B60\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/uw-mess-S2026-banner.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0762821;-87.8798006 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Music Building Electronic Music Studios B60 2400 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2400 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798006,43.0762821 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20230502T161100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144433Z UID:10000005-1778959800-1778967000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Convocation DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Room 250 \n\n\nCelebrate Our Aspiring Artists!\nYou are cordially invited to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts graduation convocation for Summer 2025\, Fall 2025\, Winterim 2026 and Spring 2026 baccalaureate and master’s degree recipients. \nParticipants will assemble at 7 p.m. in the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Room 250\, to prepare for the procession into the concert hall. This event is a special addition to the university-wide UW-Milwaukee commencement ceremony. \n\nRSVP \nProgram (PDF) \nLivestream\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nExpand All \nWhat is Convocation and how is it different than Commencement?\n\n\nThis special ceremony is an opportunity for Faculty & Staff in the Peck School of the Arts to recognize students who are graduating with bachelor and master’s degrees. The event was established in response to student requests and precedes the large 51 Commencement. We encourage you to attend both ceremonies. \nThe convocation ceremony begins with a procession of graduating students into the Bader Concert Hall. Students are seated on stage with the Dean and Department Chairs. There will be an address with opening remarks and all graduates being recognized. Students will be called up by department\, with each department introduced by a selection of work representing their discipline. When your department is standing\, you will be called by name to walk across the stage and receive your stole (a piece of academic regalia\, much like a long scarf\, that you can wear with your cap and gown to the campus-wide Commencement ceremony). After the closing remarks and recessional\, everyone crosses the lobby to Zelazo 280 for a dessert reception. \n\n\nIs the event in-person or virtual?\n\n\nPSOA Convocation is an in-person event\, which will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. \n\n\nWho should participate?\n\n\nAll Peck School of the Arts students who have graduated or will be graduating by any of the dates listed above along with friends and family of graduating students are welcome to attend. \n\n\nDoes it cost anything?\n\n\nThe event is free. Tickets are not required\, but we do appreciate that you RSVP so we can best plan for your enjoyment. \n\n\nCan I invite my family and friends?\n\n\nDefinitely! You will receive an email invitation to the Peck School of the Arts Graduation Convocation in early April. Feel free to pass it along to friends to attend in-person or online. \n\n\nHow many guests may I bring?\n\n\nYou may bring as many guests as you like. Please RSVP with the total number of in-person attendees so we can plan accordingly. \n\n\nWhat should I wear?\n\n\nThere is no dress code for this event. You are welcome to wear your cap and gown but most students simply wear business attire. URL:/arts/event/convocation/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Room 250\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Arts and Culture,Dance,Feature,Film & Animation,Music,Public,Students,Theatre,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Peck-School-of-the-Arts-graduating-student-wearing-cap-and-tassel-photographed-with-creative-light-1.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743092;-87.8799385, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Room 250 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8799385,,43.0743092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T163000 DTSTAMP:20260418T161041 CREATED:20240308T012310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T194805Z UID:10000326-1779030000-1779035400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:The Fine Arts Quartet – Complete Mozart String Quintets & Beethoven Early Quartets DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSunday\, May 17\, 2026 (3–4:30 p.m.)Pre-talk (2 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall \n\n\nRenowned violinists\, Ralph Evans and Efim Boico\, have performed with the Quartet for over 40 years. Joined in 2018 by two eminent musicians\, violist Gil Sharon (founder of the Amati Ensemble) and cellist Niklas Schmidt (co-founder of Trio Fontenay)\, they will perform an ambitious program in May of twelve masterworks revealing the Fine Arts Quartet’s classical music legacy. \nCelebrating 80 Years – Festival Events\nPre-talks begin one hour prior to each program (except May 19) \nSunday\, May 17 at 3:00 PM – Guest Violist\, Hartmut Rohde51 Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, 2419 E. 51.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – String Quartet in A Major\, Op. 18\, No. 5Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – String Quintet in C Major\, KV 515 \nTuesday\, May 19 at 7:30 PM – Guest Violist\, Hartmut RohdeSaint Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 914 E. Knapp St.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – String Quartet in C Minor\, Op. 18\, No. 4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – String Quintet in B-Flat Major\, KV 174 \nThursday\, May 21 at 7:30 PM – Guest Violist\, Hartmut Rohde51 Recital Hall (near Arts Center Lecture Hall)\, 2400 E. 51.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – String Quartet in G Major\, Op. 18\, No. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – String Quintet in D Major\, KV 593 \nTuesday\, May 26 at 7:30 PM – Guest Violist\, Razvan Popovici 51 Recital Hall (near Arts Center Lecture Hall)\, 2400 E. 51.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – String Quartet in B-Flat Major\, Op. 18\, No. 6Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – String Quintet in E-Flat Major\, KV 614 \nThursday\, May 28 at 7:30 PM – Guest Violist\, Razvan Popovici 51 Recital Hall (near Arts Center Lecture Hall)\, 2400 E. 51.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – String Quartet in D Major\, Op. 18\, No. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – String Quintet in C Minor\, KV 406 \nSunday\, May 31 at 3:00 PM – Guest Violist\, Razvan Popovici51 Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, 2419 E. 51.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) – String Quartet in F Major\, Op. 18\, No. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – String Quintet in G Minor\, KV 516 \n \n\nA part of the Fine Arts Quartet Festival which is FREE & open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fine Arts Quartet & over 150 community donors in collaboration with Create Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts.\n\n\n \n\nThis event is presented by a community arts organization. While we are delighted to host and support our creative neighbors\, Peck School of the Arts is not responsible for the content of this production. We share this listing in the spirit of collaboration among the artistic community. URL:/arts/event/the-fine-arts-quartet-1/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/03/FAQ-Calendar-Image-2026.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR