PERFORMING ARTS AT LAKELAND UNIVERSITY

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If you have a passion for the performing arts, you’ll be in good company at Lakeland University. You’ll find vocal, instrumental and theatrical programs with a rich tradition of offering:

■ One-on-one training from talented and caring instructors ■ Opportunities to perform in a broad range of on- and off-campus productions ■ Numerous scholarships, fellowships and other financial aid ■ The flexibility to coordinate schedules with athletic and other academic programs

If you’re looking for a place where you can participate, grow and become an important part of outstanding performing arts programs, come to Lakeland University and become part of something special.

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INSTRUCTORSLakeland’s talented and caring instructors will focus on you and your growth as a performer and a person. Eminently qualified in their respective areas of performance, knowledge and achievement, these specialists are devoted to sharing their knowledge and inspiring your development as a performer.

For personal profiles, credentials and specialties for each instructor, go to Lakeland.edu/PerformingArts

FACILITIESYou’ll find attractive practice and performing facilities at Lakeland, including Wenger practice rooms, a Yamaha MLC-100 keyboard lab equipped with 11 CLP-240 Clavinovas, a computer lab for music composition and large band and choir rehearsal rooms. The attractive 500-seat Bradley Theatre with a Yamaha CFIII-S concert grand piano is the centerpiece of performances on campus.

FINANCIAL AIDGenerous performing arts scholarships and

other financial aid are available for music and

non-music majors at Lakeland University.

The Helen Boatwright scholarship is

available to incoming freshmen students

who participate in band or choir. These

scholarships range from $500 to $3000,

and are renewable for your four-years at

Lakeland University.

An audition is required for all scholarships,

please visit our website for audition

requirements and to sign up for an audition.

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STATE MUSIC ORGANIZATIONSLakeland University students are active members and participants of Wisconsin state music organizations affiliated with their disciplines, each of these organizations provides a link to the professional world and are great resources for networking, job opportunities and professional development. Many of these organizations offer a yearly conference, and many of our student have participated in honor bands and choirs affiliated with these organizations. Please contact a Lakeland faculty member or check the bulletin boards in Verhulst for more information.

The Wisconsin Music Educators Association (music education), the National Band Association-Wisconsin Chapter (band), the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (choir), and the Michibago Music Teachers Association (private teaching).

MASTER CLASSES AND GUEST ARTISTSLakeland University hosts a wide variety of performances through the Krueger Fine Arts Series, and combined with visiting guest artists of the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, are able to hold a variety of Master Classes and Guest Performances and Lectures on campus. A partial list of past guest artists, concerts and master classes include: Yakov Kasman, piano; Anton Nels, piano; Shelby Banks, soprano; Helen Boatwright, soprano; the Ahn Trio, violin, cello, piano, First Aid Kit, band; Ain’t I a Woman, multimedia ensemble; Karen Russel, writer; and many more.

SHEBOYGAN AREA MUSICAL ENSEMBLESLakeland University students throughout the years have enjoyed participating with these local ensembles either as an active musician or a spectator. Many of these organizations have a full concert season and many welcome new members. Contact a Lakeland faculty member for more information or if we can put you in touch with one of these great off-campus organizations: The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Chorus, the Lakeshore Chorale, the Sheboygan Theatre Company, and many local municipal concert bands in Kiel, Sheboygan, Oostburg, and Plymouth.

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY MUSIC CAMPLakeland music students have opportunities to teach at the annual music camp that brings hundreds of middle and high school musicians to campus for a week each year.

THEATRELakeland’s performing arts students enjoy the opportunity each year to collaborate and perform a major musical and a dramatic production in the 500-seat Bradley theatre on campus.

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIESIn addition to top-notch training from Lakeland’s accomplished instructors, you’ll find a welcoming campus where you can perform and practice teaching while you learn.

MUSICThere is a long history of excellence in choral and instrumental music at Lakeland. You’ll find the training and experiences needed to prepare you for success as a performer, teacher, scholar and conductor. Musicianship, technique and professionalism are coached by Lakeland’s talented and experienced music faculty.

MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Music ■ Music Performance ■ Music Education

MINOR DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Music

ENSEMBLES ■ University Band ■ Chorale ■ Jazz Ensemble ■ The Lakeland Choir ■ Pit Orchestra

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THEATREAt Lakeland, you’ll find more opportunities to play major roles in yearly performances than at larger schools. You’ll study acting and stagecraft, and you’ll have opportunities to follow your passion and serve as designer, crew chief, assistant director, assistant choreographer, stage manager or fight captain.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCES ■ Fall Play ■ Spring Musical

STUDENT ORGANIZATION ■ Improv Troupe

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For a complete list of Lakeland’s performing arts faculty,including adjunct instructors for various disciplines, visit

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