Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Special Guest Alumni Share Their Experiences with Students


During homecoming week, students in the Music program had the pleasure of welcoming a visit from two distinguished alumni from the UW Oshkosh Music Industry program. Our guests, Tony Memmel and Sue Guenther, brought a wealth of experience to share from their diverse backgrounds.


Tony Memmel is a world-traveling singer-songwriter, composer, and clinician. He is an ambassador for the non-profit organization, The "Lucky Fin Project", which supports children with limb differences. He has also been commissioned to compose symphonic and choral works based on his music. During the discussion and presentation sessions, Tony talked about the excitement and challenges that are a part of being a professional musician, what led him to study music in college, and ultimately, why he decided to pursue a career in music.


Sue Guenther spent the last 18 years of her career in the Arts Management and Administration field. She currently works with the North Carolina Symphony, which has an extensive music education program. In addition to her business experience, she is an accomplished vocalist and active performer. Sue shared her insight on how to work with people in the music industry, including nationally recognized musicians, and what it takes to find long-term success.



Both Tony and Sue were so generous to offer their time and expertise. We are grateful for their insight and so proud to see the wonderful work that is being done by our grads. We have no doubt that they inspired and made a strong impression on students. It was a very memorable week! You can listen to Tony's latest album below: