Wisconsin Union Theater: Learning and Music Performance Experiences Featuring New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinetist Anthony McGill Come to Madison on April 4

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March 27, 2023             

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Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

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LEARNING AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES FEATURING NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC PRINCIPAL CLARINETIST ANTHONY MCGILL COME TO MADISON ON APRIL 4 

MADISON – New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinetist Anthony McGill will perform with students of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) during a Wisconsin Union Theater Concert Series event on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. CST in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Hamel Music Center and in an online broadcast. 

The program will include McGill and UWSO performing “Première Rhapsodie” by Debussy and Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73 by Carl Maria von Weber as well as UWSO performing Symphony No. 1 by Gustav Mahler. 

Patrons can purchase tickets to attend the concert in person or virtually online, by phone at (608) 265-2787 or at the Memorial Union Box Office. Wisconsin Union members, patrons under the age of 18, and University of Wisconsin–Madison students, staff and faculty can purchase discounted Wisconsin Union Theater tickets.

Patrons with tickets to go to the concert in person can also attend a pre-concert talk about Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 with Mahler Society of Chicago President James Zychowicz, Ph.D., at the Hamel Music Center on April 4 at 6:45 p.m. McGill will not be in attendance at the pre-concert talk. 

McGill grew up on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. From picking up the clarinet in the 4th grade to performing around the world, McGill wanted to be a musician at a young age and is now living that dream. 

In an interview with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, he recalled a time in his early teens when he performed in Japan with a youth symphony orchestra and feeling the energy of the stage and performing to the audience. He describes the experience as life changing. 

He honed his music skills at the Merit School of Music, the Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Arts Camp, and the Curtis Institute of Music. In addition to his role in the New York Philharmonic, he performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He also performed at the inauguration of former President Barack Obama with violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Gabriela Montero. McGill is the first Black artist to hold a principal position in the New York Philharmonic.

He has earned a reputation for delivering expressive, brilliant and rich performances coupled with pristine technique. 

McGill’s time in Madison includes two opportunities of a lifetime for University of Wisconsin–Madison students; before the 7:30 p.m. performance, students from the Mead Witter School of Music will participate in a studio class at noon on April 4 in the Hamel Music Center. 

During the studio class, UWSO students will perform orchestral audition excerpts in front of McGill and members of the public. The public, including those without concert tickets, can attend the studio class for free on a first-come, first-served basis. 

“He’s probably one of the first famous clarinetists I learned about as a high school student,” said Gretchen Hill, a second-year University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate student studying clarinet performance, in a Wisconsin Union Theater blog story. 

At the class, McGill will share advice on how the students can enhance their performances. In an interview with the United States Air Force Band, McGill described helping the next generation of musicians as his greatest inspiration.

“I mean, it doesn’t seem possible for this to be happening,” Hill said. “You have these clarinet idols, and they’re kind of like the Harry Styles of clarinet playing, so you don’t really expect to meet anyone this famous in real life. It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was a really young clarinetist.”

Additional Wisconsin Union Theater 2022-23 season events include performances by the Danish String Quartet on April 18 and Samara Joy on May 4.

Patrons can visit the Wisconsin Union Theater website to learn more about the McGill and UWSO performance and free studio class.  

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About the Wisconsin Union Theater

For more than 80 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has served as a center for cultural activity in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Theater hosts performances in multiple locations, including Memorial Union, and has an extensive history of remarkable performances. The Wisconsin Union Theater is committed to social justice and works to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all who engage with the Theater’s programming, events, and activities. The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/wisconsin-union-theater. 

About the Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee is part of the Wisconsin Union’s leadership development program for UW–Madison students and supports the Wisconsin Union Theater’s mission of serving students through the performing arts. By helping to program the Theater’s annual season of performing arts presentations, the students learn about program curation, relationship-building, marketing, communications, budgeting, and production. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/performing-arts.

5th Year In a Row: One Community Bank Named Top Workplace In 2023

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Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

5th Year In a Row: One Community Bank Named Top Workplace In 2023

(March 2023) – One Community Bank is thrilled to be named a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal. The list of Top Workplaces is based solely on colleague feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner, Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution, and connection, to name a few.

“One Community Bank is a modern, progressive, forward leaning bank with the mission to serve clients, support colleagues, and invest in our communities. We are humbled that our colleagues would once again nominate us and provide positive feedback for this award,” said Steve Peotter, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “We are incredibly proud to accept this award for the fifth year in a row. It’s an honor to be able to create and maintain a work environment that colleagues truly appreciate.”

“I am proud to be a part of a team that supports and invests in our colleagues. Receiving this award five years in a row is a true honor and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful colleagues,” said Holly Heuer, Chief Talent Officer.

One Community Bank is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that offers professional development opportunities while supporting work/life balance. One Community Bank is consistently recognized as a “Five Star Rated Bank” by various bank rating agencies. Colleagues of One Community Bank enjoy benefits like paid volunteer hours, a generous paid time off program, an exceptional 401k plan, and a flexible work environment designed to enhance colleague health and wellness.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 10 bank locations and $1.8 billion in assets. It provides creative solutions to both businesses and consumers, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Regularly named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, and Grand Marsh.

Wisconsin State Journal names WPS Health Solutions® a winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 Award

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli 
Vice President of Communications 
608-512-5754 
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com 

Wisconsin State Journal names WPS Health Solutions^® a winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 Award 

MADISON, Wis.—March 27, 2023— WPS Health Solutions has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Wisconsin State Journal Top Workplaces for the third year in a row. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.  

“In a remote-first work environment, feeling seen over being seen is more important than ever. We work daily to drive a culture of connectedness by showing appreciation, focusing on mental health and well-being, and fostering an inclusive and empowering employee experience,” Moira Klos, WPS Chief People Officer, said. “As our national footprint grows both in employee locations and the customers we serve, our Wisconsin roots remain strong. We are thrilled to accept this recognition as a Top Workplace in south-central Wisconsin.” 

The award selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.  

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” 

About WPS Health Solutions®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,600 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com. 

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com. 

Valerie Renk Joins One Community Bank Advisory Board

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Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

Valerie Renk Joins One Community Bank Advisory Board

(March 2023) – One Community Bank is proud to welcome Valerie Renk, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Dane County, to the One Community Bank Advisory Board!

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with Valerie on the One Community Bank Advisory Board. Her deep commitment to non-profit and under privileged communities is inspiring. We are thrilled to have her passion as we continue investing in our communities,” said Jim Walker, Advisory Board Independent Chair.

Valerie is passionate about improving our communities through home ownership and below market financing. She has been with Habitat for Humanity Dane County for over 10 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

“I look forward to working with this group of leaders,” Renk said. “Learning and sharing how financial inclusion can improve lives right here in our community is important to families and the economy.”

Valerie has served on several esteemed boards and believes in bringing a better life to underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally
owned bank has 10 bank locations and $1.8 billion in assets. It provides creative solutions to both
businesses and consumers, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing
in its communities. Regularly named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves
the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford,
and Grand Marsh.

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