The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is a vital unit within the School of Arts and Communication in the College of Liberal Studies. The department offers a balanced program of musical organizations, theory, composition and history courses, and performance opportunities. The nationally recognized jazz program is an active, vital part of university music life. Six excellent choral organizations provide UW-L students with a unique opportunity to perform music of many styles and genres.
All organizations tour regularly.
Recent tours include performances in France and Germany with the Orchestra and Concert Choir and a marching band trip to the Sunshine Bowl. The Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, and the Concert Choir had successful performances at the state music convention. The department is unique in that there is no extra charge for class or private lessons in voice, piano, or orchestra instruments for students who are majors or minors. The department has a digital recording studio and a sophisticated electronic music studio which are available for instruction and use by students. The department, located in the Center for the Arts, has a state of the art digital recording studio associated with the Annett Recital Hall as well as excellent facilities for choral and instrumental ensemble rehearsals as well as many individual practice rooms.