Performing Arts

Take the stage at UW-Stout with our choir, band, and theatre programs and performances.
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The UW-Stout theatre, band and choir welcome you to explore the performing arts on our campus. These programs provide a creative outlet to students that have enjoyed and developed skills as performers and wish to further refine and explore their artistic talents.



Participation in music and theatre teaches expression beyond the written and spoken word, connects to a tradition of cultural awareness and explores creative new works of art. The performing arts investigate our expressions of humanity, unite multiple subject areas and draw people together, allowing them to relate in meaningful and enduring ways.

Being involved in the performing arts is a great way to meet other students, become part of a group and demonstrate to future employers that you are a dedicated team player and have attention to detail. Experiencing a live performance as an audience member - or on the stage - is a memorable and powerful event that generates thought, discussion and interaction. For the performer or audience member, being a part of the performing arts is a lifelong activity that builds relationships and communities.

Choir

There is a choir for you, no matter your experience level in singing.

Band

Join one of the many bands with a variety of genres — concert, jazz, New Orlean style, even polka.

Theatre

Be part of the cast or crew of our stage productions, in a beautiful theatre.

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All Performing Arts News
Arts and humanities are alive at UW-Stout this fall Featured Image

Arts and humanities are alive at UW-Stout this fall

Events build community through theater, choral and band concerts, International Night, visual arts, civil discussions
UW-Stout choirs to incorporate American Sign Language; symphony to create musical moods Featured Image

UW-Stout choirs to incorporate American Sign Language; symphony to create musical moods

Spring concerts by Symphonic Singers, Symphonic Orchestra and Jazz band scheduled April 22, 23 and 29
Making connections: UW-Stout theater presents ‘Be More Chill,’ a sci-fi musical about ‘fitting in and being yourself’ April 13-16  Featured Image

Making connections: UW-Stout theater presents ‘Be More Chill,’ a sci-fi musical about ‘fitting in and being yourself’ April 13-16

Cast and crew exemplify university’s interdisciplinary polytechnic strengths; bring theater back under vision of new director

Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Stout Choirs Present “How Is the Weather?”

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Our Savior's Lutheran Church: The UW-Stout Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir, and Devil Tones Acappella will present a concert titled How Is The Weather? on December 2 (Sat), 7:00 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (910 E 9th St). Tickets are $5, available in advance at the Memorial Student Center, online, or at the venue an hour before concert. The concert takes a lighthearted look on the weather in a variety of musical styles, from funny to romantic, and from the Sesame Street Theme to rocking gospel ballads. The evening will feature WQOW evening news anchor and UW-Stout alum Shannon Hoyt (Professional Communication and Emerging Media 2018) and meteorologist Austin Haskins as the hosts. A companion art exhibit featuring weather-themed artworks by School of Art & Design students will be installed at the Art Lab in the UW-Stout Library. The exhibit will open mid-November and continue through January 2024.

Symphonic Band Winter Concert

2:00 PM to 3:15 PM - Memorial Student Center Great Hall: The student musicians of the Stout Symphonic Band present a Winter Concert under the direction of Dr. Aaron M. Durst. Traditional wind band repertoire, transcriptions, and new compositions are brought together for a concert that is musically entertaining and stimulating. Student small ensembles may also be featured as a part of this concert.Tickets are $5 and are available online at uwstout.universitytickets.com, at the Service Center in the Memorial Student Center, 715-232-1122, and at the door.

Stout Game Expo

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Memorial Student Center: Please join us as students from every year of the Game Design and Development program share their work: tabletop games, 2D games, 3D games and indie games. All exhibits are designed for play, and we look forward to feedback from attendees.