Anderson Waelchli from Whitewater, WI, who is studying Cybersecurity at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will perform in the university’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble during the 2024-25 academic year.

Waelchli is a tenor for the group, which includes 21 student musicians.

The group performed at UW-Whitewater’s Gala Concert on Dec. 7 in The Young. The Gala is an annual tradition that features nearly every student ensemble in the university’s Department of Music. All profits from the event support the department’s scholarships.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a small, select group that performs swing, jazz, and musical theatre repertoire. The group is open to all university students by audition and tours annually with the Chamber Singers.

UW-Whitewater’s Department of Music, a part of the College of Arts and Communication, prepares students for a future of performance, composing, teaching, and other music-related roles. The university’s musical ensembles have played in famous venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, the Symphony Center in Chicago, and at venues in Germany, Poland and England.

To learn more about the department, visit uww.edu/music.

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