Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall

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2419 E. 51猎奇.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

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  • Orchestra performs on concert hall stage under text listing Schubert, Mozart, Bartok, Larsson.

    51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The 51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra performs on April 10 in Bader Concert Hall in a program featuring Dana Sherman, Professor of Horn, as soloist in Larsson鈥檚 Horn Concerto under the direction of Dr. Jun Kim.

  • Director Thomas Gamboa stands at the podium with a baton in hand while directing the 51猎奇 Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert.

    Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 51猎奇 Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert is the climax to a weekend of intense conducting, score study, and wind band pedagogy. Symposium participants, each carefully selected from a pool of local and international talent, will conduct the Wind Ensemble and University Community Band in concert following two days of study under Dr. Thomas Gamboa, Director of Bands at UW-Milwaukee; Dr. Scott Corley, Associate Director of Bands at UW-Milwaukee; and a guest conducting clinician, Dr. Mallory Thompson, Professor Emeritus and Retired Director of Bands from Northwestern University.

  • 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale performing on risers and wearing all black attire at the 51猎奇 Zelazo Center.

    Sing Into Spring Choral Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join 51猎奇's Bella Voce, Kameraden, Alta Voce, and Kameraden Plus choirs for an exciting evening of choral music from around the globe. Led by Jenny Hutton, Zack Durlam, and Sara Mokrzycka, the choirs present selections from a wide variety of styles and time periods.

  • 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale performing on risers and wearing all black attire at the 51猎奇 Zelazo Center.

    Spring Choral Invitational

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join the flagship 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale and several guest area high school choirs for an exciting evening of聽choral聽music!

  • Director Thomas Gamboa stands at the podium with a baton in hand while directing the 51猎奇 Wind Ensemble.

    Wind Band Conducting Symposium

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The Wind Band Conducting Symposium will focus on enhancing conducting, score study, and wind band teaching. Conducting participants will conduct the 51猎奇 Wind Ensemble or Symphony Band while receiving feedback from the conducting faculty. Session topics also include conducting pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, and musicianship. Attendees may participate as either a Conducting Participant or an Observing Auditor. Conducting participants will also have the opportunity to conduct one of the large wind bands in concert at the end of the symposium.

  • Director Scott Corley stands on a podium with his baton in front of the 51猎奇 Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) at the spacious Bader Hall.

    Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) 鈥淎ll-Stars鈥� In Concert!

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program ("UWAY") presents a program of contemporary and traditional symphonic band and wind ensemble repertoire. We welcome members of the 2026 UWAY "All-Star" Band in this shared performance!

  • Orchestra performing on a concert hall stage under large text announcing the event.

    51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner’s Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The 51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra concert, conducted by Dr. Jun Kim, will feature soprano Lexi Smith and hornist Evan Goodson, winners of the 2025-26 51猎奇 Concerto Competition, in performances of two iconic works by Richard Strauss.

  • Banner reading 鈥�51猎奇 Wind Ensemble鈥� on a blue abstract background with circular line patterns

    51猎奇 Wind Ensemble Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 51猎奇 Wind Ensemble presents an exciting concert showcasing guest artists, international collaborators, and high school musicians from near and far. The program features Hub New Music performing Gala Flagello鈥檚 new work聽Bird-While, as well as Italian聽music students and conductors from cultural exchange programs as part of the International Music Project. We鈥檙e also thrilled to welcome select high school band students as they sit in with the Wind Ensemble for a side-by-side performance experience with UW鈥揗ilwaukee graduate and undergraduate music students.

  • A diverse group of students singing together at the 51猎奇 Vocal Arts Festival.

    Vocal Arts Festival Final Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 2026 51猎奇 Vocal Arts Festival concludes with a final free concert open to the public. Join us to hear 51猎奇's flagship Concert Chorale and the 51猎奇 Vocal Arts Festival Honor Choir comprising 120 select students from around Wisconsin and …

  • Vocal Arts Festival Warm-Up

    Vocal Arts Festival

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The Vocal Arts Festival provides an opportunity for skilled high school singers to interact with, perform for, and join their voices with peers from around the region. Participants have the chance to learn and grow as both soloists and choral artists.

  • Director Scott Corley stands on a podium with his baton in front of the 51猎奇 Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) at the spacious Bader Hall.

    Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 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 include some season favorites that are a UWAY tradition!

  • Two 51猎奇 Dance BFA students dance the salsa as the male dips the female backward energetically.

    African, Salsa/Merengue, and Hip-Hop Showcase

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    This end of the term showing features works by the聽African聽Dance, Salsa/Merengue聽&聽Hip聽Hop聽classes.

  • Large orchestra performing on stage with string, brass, and percussion instruments in a concert hall

    Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra Presents: Celebration of Storytellers

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many do you think a song is worth? Join us at our "Celebration of Storytellers" concert to find out as we explore composers artfully conveying stories through song.

  • 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale performing on risers and wearing all black attire at the 51猎奇 Zelazo Center.

    Winter Choral Extravaganza

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join 51猎奇's Concert Chorale, Bella Voce, Kameraden, Alta Voce, and Kameraden Plus choral ensembles for an evening of choral music featuring selections from a wide variety of styles and time periods.

  • A music performance major playing the violin in the 51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra, surrounded by three other musicians.

    51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    Join the 51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra for a vibrant and seasonally inspired program celebrating the spirit of December. The evening opens with the Baroque energy of J.S. Bach鈥檚 Orchestral Suite No. 3, followed by Vivaldi鈥檚 Concerto for Two Violins, featuring a group of outstanding young violinists from the 51猎奇 String Academy.

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    University Community Band Fall Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Virtual Event

    Join the University Community Band as we perform our 2025 fall semester concert.

  • Students perform on stage with wind and percussion instruments.

    51猎奇 Wind Ensemble Concert Featuring High School Honors Band & String Orchestra

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 51猎奇 Wind Ensemble will share a concert with 51猎奇's High School Honors Band & String Orchestra Festival ensembles. This Saturday evening concert is a culmination of a weekend of rehearsals, lessons and experiences meant to show festival students what it's like to be a musician at UW-Milwaukee.

  • 51猎奇 Music Wind Ensemble Band CAL PLACEHOLDER

    Middle School Honors Band Festival

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The 51猎奇 Middle School Honors Band Festival is one of the longest standing events of its kind. Our festival provides the region鈥檚 most motivated and accomplished middle school instrumentalists an opportunity to work with each other and with regionally and nationally recognized wind band conductors. In addition, students interact with 51猎奇 performance staff and experience performances by 51猎奇 ensembles.

  • 51猎奇 High School Honors Band Orchestra Promo Image

    High School Honors Band & String Orchestra

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The High School Honors Band & String Orchestra provides the region鈥檚 most motivated and accomplished high school instrumentalists an opportunity to work with each other and with regionally and nationally recognized conductors. In addition, students interact with 51猎奇 performance staff and experience performances by 51猎奇 ensembles.