WAUKESHA – The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, in cooperation with the UW-Extension and the Master Singers of Milwaukee, is offering the first annual Windy Hill Choral Institute and Festival Wednesday-Friday, June 25-27, at the campus, located at 1500 N. University Dr., Waukesha. The culminating festival performance Saturday, June 28, will be at the Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex.

The institute is designed to provide personal enrichment for choral musicians, music educators, and music industry personnel.

The program consists of lessons with renowned vocal coach Shirlee Emmons, exploration of published repertoires, rehearsals, exercises, exhibits, discussion/consultation, and social interaction. Among the experts will be children’s choir specialist Ruth Dwyer and African musical heritage specialist Wallace Cheatham. In addition, attendees can register for side trips to Ten Chimneys and Old World Wisconsin.

Jean Ford will be composer-in-residence for the Institute, and the closing festival performance, directed by Eric Townell, will include her The Divine Image as well as the world premier of her The Day Is Done.

Registration for the institute is $140. For information or to enroll, contact Kathy Eckardt at (262) 521-5460 or register online at www.waukesha.uwc.edu/ce. To earn college credit for attendance, contact Dr. Craig Hurst at (262) 521-5447.

UW-Waukesha has the largest enrollment among the 13 freshman-sophomore University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses, offering associate of arts & science degrees and the best start on a college degree and unlimited career opportunities. For information about programs, admission or financial aid, contact the Student Services office at 888-2UW-WAUK (888-289-9285) or visit the Web at waukesha.uwc.edu.

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