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The Friends of the Wisconsin Singers (FoWS) exists to fund the means to maintain the educational, entertainment, and outreach excellence of the Wisconsin Singers. Nearly 40 students each year have the unique opportunity to grow their talents, get hands-on experiences in entertainment management, and to learn the importance of sharing the best of themselves with others.
FoWS keeps students at the center of its vision. FoWS support is intended to prepare students to make a positive impact as each graduated participant moves on to their calling in life using the educational and experiential learning provided through Friends of Wisconsin Singers funding.
Friends of Wisconsin Singers funding provides…
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AND ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Friends of Wisconsin Singers underwrites the cost of hiring professionals in the fields of arranging, choreography, and instrumental and vocal music to produce a NEW Broadway-caliber show that entertains audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Students have the unique opportunity to work alongside music industry professionals while developing their own individual and ensemble skills.
Choreographer/Artist in residence: Michael Stanek
* Performed all over the United States and Europe
* National touring cast of 42nd Street
* Created the original role of the Prince in Beauty and the Beast (Disney-MGM Studios).
* Has directed and choreographed over 100 different theatrical productions
* 25-year member of Actors’ Equity Association
* Proud Wisconsin Singers alum
Assistant Choreographer: Kayla Jenerson
* National tours of Motown the Musical, Legally Blond, A Bronx Tale
* Proud Wisconsin Singers alum
The show that our professionals create is unlike any other. Communities throughout the state and nation welcome family-friendly entertainment marked by entertainment excellence as representatives of the Wisconsin Idea.
World renowned arranger and Wisconsin Singers alum, Mac Huff, shares experiences as a professional.
FREE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS FOR GRADES K-12 AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED SPONSORS AT NO COST
More than 1,000 young people from diverse backgrounds and musical experiences work in clinics with the Wisconsin Singers each year for free! These workshops cover everything from stage presence to instrumental jazz to creating a shared performance and provide positive collegiate role models.
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Each year, Friends of Wisconsin Singers provides scholarship dollars that help underwrite the cost of offering hands-on internships and student staff leadership opportunities. These positions are aimed at involving students in exceptional leadership experiences unlike any other at the UW Madison campus. FoWS also facilitates providing professional mentors to guide these interns and teach them how to articulate themselves in a variety of settings.
Friends of Wisconsin Singers Executive Board
Friends of Wisconsin Singers is governed by a group of individuals who care deeply about sustaining the organization's work. The Executive Board includes alums, former parents, current parents, and organization donors.