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Q. Why become a Wisconsin Singer?
A. Love the stage? Interested in becoming involved in one of UW Madison’s most comprehensive leadership experiences? Wisconsin Singers is where you will find the thrill of performing for more than 50,000 people each year while representing the Wisconsin Experience. If you play an instrument, sing, dance, love to work behind the scenes in the areas of lighting/sound/stage management or want to learn how to promote the UW through PR, marketing, graphic arts and administrative internships, Wisconsin Singers is YOUR place to shine!
Furthermore, after you graduate you’ll carry with you lifelong friends, a network of career connections in many different areas, and a comprehensive set of skills including leadership, communication, organizational, and teamwork. Becoming involved in the Wisconsin Singers means developing a sense of belonging and making a difference while at the UW and, with the Singers, you can pursue YOUR passion and purpose!
Q. What is a Wisconsin Singers show like?
A. The Singers bring their own unique brand of pop, Broadway, jazz, rock, and country to audiences across the state and nation each year. Professional arrangers write their Broadway-style revue especially for these collegiate musicians and each year, the show includes music that entertains people of all ages with song, dance, comedy and big band sound.
Q. Who can be a Wisconsin Singer?
A. Any UW-Madison student, including freshmen and transfer students, is eligible to audition. It doesn’t matter what your major is ... we are looking for students with any combination of vocal, dance and acting skills (singer/dancers), band members who play one or several different instruments (drum set, electric bass, guitar, keys, synth, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone) OR have an interest in backstage management. Internships are also available for students interested in public relations, marketing, graphic arts and administration/business.
Q. How does the Wisconsin Experience relate to Wisconsin Singers?
A. Wisconsin Singers aren’t just performers! This 41-year-old popular music performing troupe is the UW’s “Official Ambassador of Goodwill.” A program of the Offices of the Dean of Students, the Wisconsin Singers extends the learning experience outside of the classroom (most students are not music majors!) as a student-run entertainment “business” that tours to nearly 40 communities each year. The Singers has a positive impact on the statewide community by bringing a professional Broadway-style revue that helps to raise tens of thousands of dollars annually for service organizations, music boosters, and UW alumni chapters. All Wisconsin Singers qualify for a UW LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE as a part of their official transcript.
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