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Continuing Education
Email: continuing.ed@uwrf.edu
Phone: 715-425-3256

Make Music with Us

UWRF musical ensembles strive to build community, encourage growth and explore diverse musical traditions. Ensembles are open to UWRF students, alums, faculty and staff, friends and community members. Come make music with us!

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Choral

The University Community Chorus (UCC) is a non-auditioned, mixed (SATB) choir. To join, you should have some prior experience in a music ensemble like school or church choirs, band or orchestra. If you're a current UWRF student, register for MUSE 160 to join the UCC. Not a student? Register through Continuing Education. You also have the option to apply to UWRF, register for MUSE 160 and audit the course.

Please contact Deborah Fristad at deborah.fristad@uwrf.edu for more information. 

UCC will begin rehearsing Jan. 22, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Kleinpell Fine Arts 134 (Choir Room.)

Regular attendance is required for making successful progress as a choir! Please notify the director in advance of any absence.

The following performances are scheduled for the UCC:

  • Sunday, Feb. 25, 1:30-6 p.m.: Haiti Fundraiser sponsored by River Falls Community
  • Monday, Apr. 15, 5:45-7 p.m.: Concert at Woodland Hill Senior Living Residence-Hudson
  • Sunday, Apr. 21, 12:30-5 p.m.: Rehearsal and Spring Concert at UWRF, Abbott Hall

Instrumental Options

Three instrumental options are available through UWRF, including the Symphony Band, the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra and the University Band. Explore below to learn more about each ensemble.


The Symphony Band

The Symphony Band provides an opportunity to gain knowledge about composers, styles and compositions through performance. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to examine and research compositions, gain skills in critical listening, apply the elements of music to discussions and reflections and grow personally through rehearsals, sectionals and performances. Recruit a friend to join us!

Contact Erika Svanoe at erika.svanoe@uwrf.edu for more information.

Symphony Band will rehearse on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in Abbott Concert Hall (Kleinpell Fine Arts) beginning Monday, Jan. 22 and running through Wednesday, May 1.

The following performances are scheduled for the Symphony Band: 

  • Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.

Concerts will be held in Abbott Concert Hall. 

The St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra (SCVSO)

The SCVSO provides an opportunity to gain knowledge about composers, styles and compositions through performance. Recruit a friend to join us!

Contact Craig Hara a craig.hara@uwrf.edu for more information.

SCVSO will rehearse on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Abbott Concert Hall (Kleinpell Fine Arts Building) beginning  Jan. 22 through April 29.

The following performances are scheduled for the SCVSO:

  • Monday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m.

Concerts will be held in Abbott Concert Hall. 

The University Band

The University Band is open to any student or community musician who enjoys playing in a concert band. No audition is required and a wide variety of band literature is performed. This ensemble is geared toward the adult musician who would like to continue his/her playing experience in a relaxed and productive environment. Recruit a friend to join us!

Contact Gary Bird at gary.bird@uwrf.edu for more information.

University Band will rehearse on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Abbott Concert Hall (Kleinpell Fine Arts Building)  beginning Jan. 24 through May 1.

The following performances are scheduled for the University Band.

  • Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.

Concerts will be held in Abbott Concert Hall.

Additional Information

Final registration date is Feb. 15, 2024.  Costs for participating are as follows:

  • $49/first ensemble
  • $69/two or three ensembles
  • $89/all four ensembles