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University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s active schedule of concerts and recitals contributes to the educational and cultural offerings of UM-Flint and the greater Flint community. Students have the opportunity to perform as soloists as well as in a variety of ensembles.<br><br>Anyone has the opportunity to perform at UM-Flint. University Chorale, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, and some chamber music groups are open to all UM-Flint students without audition. Chamber Singers, Jazz Combo, and Steelheads Percussion Ensemble require auditions but are open to students of all majors \u2013 not just music majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All auditionees will be automatically considered for a Music Scholarship at audition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For admission and scholarship consideration, all auditionees will be required to take a music theory placement test on the day of audition. Students transferring from another music degree program will be required to take a music history placement test in addition to all other requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/Chamber-singers.jpeg\" alt=\"Chamber Singers\" class=\"wp-image-763\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3cae13ba8b0f910daa49a3085ead544\">Chamber Singers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chamber Singers are a select ensemble open to all students through audition. The ensemble maintains an active performance schedule and sings choral literature from the Renaissance to 21 century, including contemporary popular music, jazz, and folk music. The Chamber Singers have a history of touring both nationally and internationally and performing at choral conventions and festivals.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/Jazz-Combo.jpeg\" alt=\"Jazz Combo\" class=\"wp-image-764\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5a44d0ded1d7f49aa56fee7ab2ce729\">Jazz Combo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jazz Combo is open to all students through audition. This group surveys classic and modern small-group jazz, focusing on performance, arranging, improvisation, and jazz theory.&nbsp; The Jazz Combo is frequently invited to perform at various university functions and community events<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/Jazz-Ensemble.jpeg\" alt=\"Jazz Ensemble\" class=\"wp-image-765\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-527ff049c79af0480ae47cf202d37317\">Jazz Ensemble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students on campus who have prior experience playing a wind or rhythm section instrument (piano, drums, bass, or guitar). The group performs tunes that draw from a wide range of jazz styles and periods. Improvisational techniques are emphasized and studied in class.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/Opera-Workshop.jpeg\" alt=\"Opera Workshop\" class=\"wp-image-766\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39d8592245a58bcf4e0ff40c352260aa\">Opera Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opera Workshop is a performing ensemble that provides singers with opportunities to develop their stage skills through the preparation and performance of select roles from the operatic repertoire. Students in this ensemble perform opera scenes, full roles for mainstage productions, and participate in opera outreach programs..<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/University-Chorale.jpeg\" alt=\"University Chorale\" class=\"wp-image-767\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d14a555a0bfd6697d6fb01f00f40bf5\">University Chorale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University Chorale is open to all university students without audition. Chorale students receive historical, theoretical, and stylistic instruction of choral literature from all time periods and share their art and the joy of music with the university and Flint community.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/University-Orchestra.jpeg\" alt=\"University Orchestra\" class=\"wp-image-768\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5707e99c5973ba3527159eb71ee92865\">University Orchestra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through rehearsal and performance, University Orchestra explores the masterworks of the orchestral tradition in Western art music from the 18th century to the present. This ensemble is open to all students across campus with previous experience in string, wind, or percussion instruments, regardless of major.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/Wind-Symphony.jpeg\" alt=\"Wind Symphony\" class=\"wp-image-769\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6761db429e84657443d768f2a0c3aac\">Wind Symphony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wind Symphony performs two to three programs per semester focused around a central idea or theme, and is dedicated to performing quality wind literature at a high level. For students with previous experience in playing either wind or percussion instruments, this ensemble is composed of both music majors and students from other disciplines across campus<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/105\/files\/2024\/01\/Other-Ensembles.jpeg\" alt=\"Other Ensembles\" class=\"wp-image-770\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05a31b8c32553df4195d3b66c70b3878\">Other Ensembles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint provides a wealth of opportunities for musicians to enhance their education and performing skills through smaller ensembles, including&nbsp;Flute Ensemble, Chamber Strings, brass ensembles, and others. 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