Earth Signals Concert on April 20
April 15, 2026
Photo: Hedi LaMarr
Earth Signals: Wisconsin Weather is the second in a series of science-inspired musical experiences. On Monday, April 20, at 7:30 pm in Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, come learn about Wisconsin’s weather including winter storms, cold fronts, heavy rain, and perfect sunny days, and hear them expressed in sound and music. A new work for string quintet with live electronics by Christopher Cobley, DMA student in music composition, will be debuted. In addition, weather data from the new Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet (Wisconet) will be transformed into sound and presented by Molly McKellar, a senior in atmospheric and oceanic sciences. Alongside the performances, attendees will learn about the science behind the weather and why new observational platforms like the Wisconet matter for Wisconsin.
Earth Signals is a science communication project from the UW–Madison Oceans and Climate Group, led by AOS Assistant Professor Liz Maroon. In collaboration with faculty and students in the Mead Witter School of Music, Earth Signals explores oceanographic, climate, and weather science concepts using music and sonification.
This event is presented as part of Earth Fest.