Alex Martin from Whitewater, WI, who is studying Music at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will perform in the university’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble during the 2024-25 academic year.

Martin plays baritone saxophone for the group, which includes 50 student musicians.

The group will perform at UW-Whitewater’s Gala Holiday Concert on December 7 at Young Auditorium. 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.

UW-Whitewater’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble is a select wind band performing a variety of concert band repertoire. All students are required to audition for the group.

Alex Martin will also perform in the university’s Jazz Ensemble I during the 2024-25 academic year.

Martin plays saxophone for the group, which includes 18 student musicians.

Jazz Ensemble I is a jazz big band including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section. An audition is required to join the group.

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Sarah Keller from Whitewater, WI, who is studying Music at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, performs as part of the university’s Opera Workshop.

Keller sings Soprano for the group, which includes 10 student musicians.

The Opera Workshop, directed by Brian Leeper, performed scenes from timeless operas and beloved musical theatre classics. The talented cast transported the audience to a world of passion, drama, and pure emotion to bring iconic stories to life.

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 play 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.

Editor’s note: The above announcements were provided by the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.