Tag Archives: Music
UM-Flint Music program hosting area high school choirs at upcoming invitational
Live music is inspiring for performers and audiences alike and the vocalists participating in the 46th annual Chamber Choir Invitational are ready to put on a great show, both for themselves and those in attendance. Hosted by the UM-Flint Chamber Singers, a select ensemble of 12 students, including music and nonmusic majors, this year's event[…]
Summer Vocal Music Academy returns to UM-Flint
The University of Michigan-Flint Summer Vocal Academy of Music returned to the downtown campus beginning July 11, continuing to offer instruction in music with an emphasis on choral and solo singing. Students in grades seven through 12 work with experienced music instructors in an effort to grow musically and artistically. Students are immersed in music[…]
El Ballet Folklórico— Community Mariachi Band to Travel Abroad in order to Gain Experience and Knowledge for UM-Flint
Although the music program has gone through a few changes recently, nothing stops the passion of its ensembles. Alphonse Buclay, a recent graduate with a major in music education and a minor in psychology, is a member of the community-based mariachi band El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil. Buclay and 10 other members of the group will[…]
Listen to this amazing collaboration between UM-Flint Music, local high schools
Close to 70 UM-Flint and area high school students have teamed up to create beautiful music, even when they couldn't be in the same room together. For the past 44 years, students from high school choirs have visited campus to collaborate with UM-Flint Chamber Singers and choir conductors during the Chamber Choir Invitational. After a[…]
20 ways UM-Flint CAS innovated in 2020 (Part 2)
Despite the challenges presented by 2020, UM-Flint remains committed to keeping students safe while continuing to provide a world-class education. UM-Flint has developed a culture of innovation to meet that goal. Solutions that were once hard to imagine are now embraced to help create the best experiences for students and community members. This post is[…]
Hear ye, Hear ye: Chamber Singers Serve Up Holiday Tradition at Madrigal Dinner
The Department of Music's Madrigal Dinner gives guests the royal treatment each holiday season, right here in Flint.
A family affair: Heidenreich trio celebrate commencement
Three members of the Heidenreich family participated in the December commencement ceremony.
UM-Flint Faculty Member Remembered for Her Devotion to Choral Music
Carolyn Mawby, associate professor emerita of music, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Professor Mawby was best known for her tireless work in the field of choral music.
Retired Professor's Gift Will Help Launch UM-Flint's First All-Student Orchestra
This is not the only scholarship that has the Fesmire name on it. An accounting scholarship has also been established with gifts from Fesmire and former students.
UM-Flint Student Moves from Drum Beat to Heart Beat
While studying in Ann Arbor, he played in the U-M Marching Band Drumline for four consecutive years.