Summer Vocal Academy of Music
About the Academy
Continuing a tradition of over 35 years, the University of Michigan-Flint Summer Vocal Academy offers instruction in music with a strong emphasis on singing to students from Flint and surrounding communities. Our Academy students experience a curriculum designed to nurture their musical skills through various music classes and activities and expand their understanding of music as an art. Students participate in choir and smaller vocal ensembles and take vocal technique, movement, rhythm, and music exploration classes. Our faculty are experienced University of Michigan-Flint instructors and guest music teachers.
Financial Support for the Summer Vocal Academy of Music comes from the University of Michigan-Flint K12 Partnership Office, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and the College of Arts, Sciences & Education Dean’s Office.
Curriculum
The Summer Academy is hosted on the beautiful UM-Flint campus in a safe and nurturing environment in the heart of the city. Classes are in sessions for two weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The program culminates in a full-length concert featuring all Academy students and is open to the community.
For Music Teachers
Teachers may nominate students who love singing, enjoy being a part of an ensemble, and are good citizens of their classrooms or voice studios.
If you’re a local high school choir director and want to ensure you receive notifications about Summer Vocal Academy nominations, please contact UM-Flint Music, and we’ll add you to our communication list.
Past Summer Vocal Academy Stories
The Summer Vocal Academy of Music has been held for nearly 40 years! Here are a selection of stories about previous students and their experiences.
- 2024: MARIMBAS, HUGS AND HARMONY (Summer Vocal Academy photo gallery)
- 2024: UM-Flint’s Summer Vocal Academy of Music receives a $15k grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Flint
- 2022: Summer Vocal Music Academy returns to UM-Flint
- 2022: Make the most of summer break with these camps from UM-Flint
- 2015: UM-Flint Summer Vocal Academy Auditions Start May 21st for 5th-12th Grade Students
- 2009: Summer Music Academy Brings High School Students to Campus
Questions?
810-762-3234 • [email protected]
