With the God-given gifts and talents of our amazing students on full display, please join us for these memorable experiences.
Music
Performance Schedule
Violins of Hope—Wisconsin
Music Department Recital
September 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Join the Music Department as they commemorate this extraordinary and historical internationally touring exhibit regarding the Holocaust.
Senior Recital
October 18 | 3:30 p.m.
Abby Moeller, Senior Voice Recital
POPS Concert
October 24 | 7:30 p.m.
The instrumental ensembles present a multi-genre celebration of vintage and classical Pops programming including Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, University Band and Jazz Ensemble.
Senior Recital
October 25 | 3:30 p.m.
Benjamin Brenckle, Senior Voice Recital
Senior Recital
November 9 | Noon
Nathaniel Laesch, Senior Trumpet and Voice Recital
Civic Chorale & Alleluia Ringers Fall Concert
November 9 | 3:30 p.m.
Our community joins one of our choirs and our handbell choir perform fall favorites.
Senior Recital
November 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Lakyn Carter, Senior Alto Saxophone and Voice Recital
Senior Recital
November 15 | 3:30 p.m.
Luke Kornelsen, Senior Tuba Recital
Christ the King Celebration
November 16 | 3:30 p.m.
Performed by Kammerchor and Selah
Senior Recital
November 22 | 3:30 p.m.
Joshua Michel, Senior Percussion Recital
Senior Recital
November 23 | 3:30 p.m.
Emily Fillinger, Senior Flute and Voice Recital
Christmas at Concordia
December 5-6 | 7:30 p.m.
Our time-honored, musical tradition on campus celebrates the upcoming season with performances of Christmas favorites by all ensembles.
Note: All performances above are located in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant.
Tickets for all concerts listed above are free for CUW students, faculty and staff (with the exception of Christmas at Concordia).
Theatre
Performance Schedule
“Madagascar”
Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 4-7 | 10 a.m.
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 6-9 | 7:30 p.m.
CUW Theatre is crack-a-lackin’ this fall with “Madagascar”—A Musical Adventure! This goofy, upbeat stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie will make young and old alike “move it” in their seats. Join us this November as Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the penguins discover the importance of friendship on their journey from Central Park to Madagascar.
K-12 students and their chaperones get $1 tickets to special student matinee showings. Email Theatre Recruiter Luke Hahn (luke.hahn@cuw.edu) to make a reservation. For ticket information for our public showings, click here.
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
CUW Theatre is pleased to present a tiny touring production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” this Christmas season. Join George Bailey as he rediscovers the importance of family in this nostalgic story. Our staged radio play will tour to schools and churches in the greater Milwaukee area.
To schedule a showing, or to find a public showing near you, email luke.hahn@cuw.edu. Free admission to public showings; freewill donations will be accepted.
Art
Gallery
Schedule
Violins of Hope—Wisconsin
presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (public viewing)
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sept. 22, 23, 25 | Noon-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 24 | Noon-9:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 26 | Noon-6 p.m.
Exhibit of violins from WWII: During the Holocaust, Jewish prisoners and others targeted by the Nazis played violins in the ghettos and concentration camps. Many musicians were forced to play; others played them as a form of resistance.
Free and open to all! For more information, check out this article.
Artsy Architecture
- Oct. 6-Dec. 15 | Gallery hours
- Oct. 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Opening reception)
An exhibition of artworks from a collection of artists inspired by the connection of art and architecture: Liz Lewandowski, Paula Schulze, Heather Eiden, and Nick Schroeder.
CUW Art Gallery Hours: Monday to Thursday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday (Closed), and Friday/Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
Save the date: Fine Arts Visit Day on Oct. 17 (9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Prospective students of all academic majors are invited to attend. Click here to register.
- Campus tour
- Faculty panel
- Fine arts showcase
- Complimentary lunch in Siebert Cafeteria
- Admissions session
- Financial aid session
- Scholarship opportunities
- Extracurriculars information
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Concordia University Wisconsin provides a wealth of academic experiences in the creative and performing arts, offers programs and extracurricular opportunities in Art, Music, and Theatre. These programs are open to all students in the Concordia community, regardless of academic major or minor, as an enriching part of a broad liberal arts education. For more information about Fine Arts programs at CUW, click the link below.