School of Music
Supportive community of musicians and scholars
Significant funding for professional development and career-building activities
A vibrant school that hosts over 150 guest artists and scholars every year
News
From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience
Senior video producer Max Hahn turns touchdowns, goal-line stands and game-day greatness into cinematic stories for the Detroit Lions.
WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
Dr. Bosse is a distinguished scholar and academic leader with extensive experience in Ethnomusicology and music in higher education.
A legacy of generosity leads to naming the WMU School of Music
The Irving S. Gilmore School of Music is being named for the former philanthropist and arts patron whose legacy includes the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation.
Announcements
Events
University Symphony Orchestra with Mingzhe Ye, Violin Soloist
Oct. 4
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Miller Auditorium
Under conductor Bruce Uchimura, the University Symphony performs orchestral masterworks, features internationally recognized and WMU faculty soloists, and collaborates with the WMU Grand Chorus and…
Student Recital: Best of MAT
Oct. 5
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Dalton Center
A showcase of works by students from WMU's Multimedia Arts Technology department.
Bullock Series: Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Artists in Residence
Oct. 7
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Dalton Center
A performance by Artists in Residence from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, featuring the WMU Graduate String Quartet.
Guest Artist Recital: Aron Zelkowicz, Cello
Oct. 10
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Dalton Center
With a broad career as a cellist, performer, teacher and administrator, Aron Zelkowicz has cultivated a repertoire both classical and ethnic, familiar and obscure. He serves as the Founder…
University Bands
Oct. 11
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Miller Auditorium
A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony, University Symphonic Band, and the University Concert Band.