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Communiversity Band

Communiversity Band is a joint effort of the UWEC Barron County Music Department and the adult musicians of the surrounding communities.

Next Session
Sept. 14, 2026 – Nov. 16, 2026
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Barron County campus
1800 College Dr
Rice Lake, WI 54868

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Communiversity Band is a joint effort of the UWEC Barron County Music Department and the adult musicians of the surrounding communities. The Communiversity Band rehearses on Mondays during the Fall and Spring semesters. The band performs one concert during each semester and will perform special concerts in neighboring communities. This ensemble is open to high school and community musicians. Mike Joosten is the director of the Communiversity Band.

Communiversity Band

Instructors

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    Mike Joosten, an accomplished musician and retired high school/middle school band teacher, is the director of the Communiversity Band.

CEU Information

No CEU info applies to this program.

Disability Accommodations

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education encourages individuals with disabilities or other special needs to participate in our programs whenever possible. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please notify us at least two weeks in advance of the program so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Continuing Education at 715-836-3636 / toll-free 866-893-2423, or use the Wisconsin Relay System (711). All requests are kept confidential.

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Cancellation Policy

We understand life happens. Should you need to cancel your registration, you may substitute someone to take your place, at any time, at no cost to you. If we cancel a program, we’ll give you your money back.

If your program is 14 or more days away:
You may transfer once to any currently available program – no charge!
If you have to cancel, you will receive a refund, minus a 20% administrative fee.

If your program is less than 14 days away:
You may transfer once to any currently available program, plus a 20% transfer fee.
If you cancel, you will not receive a refund.

If you are registered and do not attend the program, you are responsible for the full fee.

Substitution, refund or transfer requests must be submitted via email or phone call to UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.

Registration for this program is not currently open. Registration will open on May 28, 2026.

Details

Delivery format:
Face-to-Face

Additional Information

This class meets on Mondays from September 14 - November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert performance is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

Fee

Early registration fee:
$35.00

Standard fee:
$45.00

Fee includes group rehearsals and printed music.

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