WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) will present a concert of chamber ensemble pieces and repertoire for a large, symphonic wind-band. UWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from the Peck School of the Arts at UW-Milwaukee lead UWAY rehearsals […]

Experience the sound of today with UWM’s Pop Ensemble! This powerhouse group of students delivers a vibrant mix of pop, soul, and modern rock in a concert that highlights the creativity and artistry of student musicians. A must-see for fans of live commercial music! The UWM Pop Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on […]

Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music and local radio with our Pint-Sized Concert. WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening of classical favorites and pop covers. We’ll be at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center with The Twin Ports Brass Quintet. Bring a friend […]

Join WPR and the CWSO Bassoon Ensemble for an evening of classical favorites, pop covers and craft brews. We’ll be at Uncommon Pints from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Grab a friend and spend the evening supporting local music, local radio and local beer! Standing room is guaranteed. Seating is on a first-come, first […]

Join Wisconsin Public Radio with “Drivetime Classics” host Jason Heilman for an evening of classical music featuring young musicians in Milwaukee. Spend the evening celebrating and supporting classical music performed by some of the great young talent from the Milwaukee area. The performance will be in Allen-Bradley Hall, a unique opportunity for both performers and […]

Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the UWM Jazz Ensemble, the UWM Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the UWM Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY). The UWM Jazz Ensemble focuses on styles from the Swing Era through contemporary composers. The ensemble is open to all UWM undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as non-music major […]

Concert 2 – Hungarian Rhapsody Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Cappella Performing Arts Center Magdalena Sas, cello | Mary Ellen Haupert, piano | Michelle Elliott, violin | Maritsa Rosamilia, viola PROGRAM Hungarian Rhapsody for Cello and Piano, Op. 68 by David Popper Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 4 by Zoltan Kodály Piano Quartet No. 2 […]

This program by an unusual trio of duo harpsichord, lute, and recorder, focuses on a collection of suites composed in 1724 by François Couperin. Also included are works by Denis Gaultier, Domenico Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, and the Canzoni by Vincenzo Pellegrini.