UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
Music Program
Welcome to Music at UW-River Falls!
At UW-River Falls, we are here to create a great place for you to learn and grow. You'll find a second home at UWRF, surrounded by caring and supportive faculty, staff, and students. Our campus setting combines the advantages of the comfortable, friendly, and scenic UWRF campus with the excellent musical, artistic, and cultural offerings of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. At UWRF, you truly have it all at your fingertips!
Our dedicated faculty and staff provide top-notch learning experiences connected to their areas of expertise - providing a private-school experience at a public-school price.
Please look around our site to learn more - and be sure to contact us with questions.
Retirement Announcement - Dr. Kris Tjornehoj
Dr. Kris Tjornehoj has announced her retirement after 31+ years at UW-River Falls. Please join us for her final concert at UW-River Falls, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024 (6:30 PM). Immediately afterwards, head over to Junior's Restaurant and Tap House to celebrate her legacy. We hope you can join us for music and celebration!
Concert Admission: $8/adults, $5/seniors, $2/students and children 6 and younger free
UWRF Day of Music
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, high school students are invited to spend the day on campus - and experience life as a music student at UW-River Falls. Teachers and parents are invited, too!
To learn more and to register, visit the UWRF Day of Music page.
Music Major Entrance Expo
With UWRF's game-changing Music Major Entrance Expos, students can showcase who they are as a musicians through:
- Performances
- Leadership Videos
- Compositions
- Digital Media
- Other (the choice is yours)
Visit our Prospective Students page to learn more.
Marching Falcons
We're so excited to announce that marching band is back at UWRF!
- Be part of this exciting new tradition
- Get connected with new friends
- Participation Sign-Up form is live NOW
For more information, visit the Marching Falcons website (click below) or contact Dr. Tom Barnett.
Bachelor of Music Education
At UW-River Falls, we have rebuilt our music education degree from the ground up. Please visit our Music Education webpage for more information (click below).
Virtual Concert Series YouTube Channel
Be sure to visit the Music and Stage and Screen Arts Department's Virtual Concert Series YouTube Channel - and don't forget to subscribe!
Prospective Students
Interested in studying music at UWRF? Take some time to explore our Prospective Students page - and be sure to take a look at our game-changing Music Major Entrance Expo (audition) procedures.
Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series
UW-River Falls is proud to host the Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series. This unique series features performances by UWRF music faculty as well as guest artists from around the world. Concerts (free and open to the public) are held at noon on selected Fridays throughout the year.
Connect with Music at UWRF
UWRF Music Newsletter
Sign up for our email newsletter to keep up with the latest news!
Upcoming Music Events
Click on the button below to view upcoming events on the FalconsConnect calendar.
Calendar Subscriptions
Click on the links below to subscribe to our UWRF Music Events Calendar.
Calendar - PDF
Click on the button below to view or download a PDF of our full calendar of events.
Music Education Events
Click on the button below to view our Music Education calendar of events.
MUED Events Calendar
Music Program Links
Degree Options
Focus Areas
Events of Note
Misc Information
- Abbott Concert Hall
- Current Faculty
- Degree Programs
- Emeriti Faculty
- Kleinpell Fine Arts
- Mission Statement
NASM Documents - Hearing Health
Social Media
