ORCHESTRAL MANEUVERS IN THE DARK (Orchestra and Percussion Photo Gallery)

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A conductor leads an orchestra of musicians playing string instruments in a dimly lit performance space.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble performed its fall concert, "Changing Colors – Music for Autumn," Nov. 11, at the University Kiva. Directed by Matthew Forsleff, the orchestra performed "Prelude from Holberg Suite" by Edvard Grieg, "Baltic Dance" by Kirt N. Mosier, "Canon in B Muse" by Shirl J. Atwell, "Ellis Island" by Alan Lee Silva, and "Capriol Suite" by Peter Warlock. James Coviak directed the percussion ensemble, which performed "Watercolor Sun" by Ivan Trevino. The next UM-Flint Orchestra performance will be its spring concert, Apr. 7, 2026. Photos by Stephanie VanWagoner, Office of Marketing & Communications.

  • A musician playing a cello in an orchestra setting, with sheet music on a stand nearby.

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Logan McGrady is the marketing & digital communication manager for the Office of Marketing and Communication.