Alec Burke
Alec Burke
Education
- B.S. PreK – 12 Instrumental / General Music Education | Ball State University
- M.M. Trumpet Performance, Secondary Concentration in Chamber Music | UW-Milwaukee
Background
Why did you choose to work at WCM?
I chose to work at WCM to connect with the amazing and talented faculty, help enrich the experiences of music students through diverse program offerings, and get involved in the greater Milwaukee community.
What year did you start working at WCM?
2019
Describe a musical experience or teacher that had a positive impact on you.
When I was in 6th grade, the Dallas Brass came to do a week long residency and side-by-side concert with our band program. Seeing these spectacular performers live and getting to interact with them on a personal level influenced my desire to pursue music as a career. I wanted to do what they did – bring accessible, high level musical performances to people of all backgrounds. Through my work with other non-profit organizations, performing and commissioning music by under-represented and living composers, and collaborating with artists of diverse backgrounds, I hope to continue giving back to my community through music.