AUDITIONS FOR MUSIC DEGREE PROGRAMS WINTER 2021

Auditions for Music
Majors and Minors
for Fall 2020! 
The Department of
Music is accepting
auditions through
December 9 at 11:59 pm. 
Please contact:
musicumflint@umich.edu
or Dr. Alexander at
chumov@umich.edu
for more information
and procedures.

Contact Information:

Department of Music
University of Michigan-Flint
126 French Hall
303 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 762-3377
Fax: (810) 762-3326
musicumflint@umich.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

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This fund enables the Department of Music to direct resources where they are most immediately needed. Funding is used to support students involved in the department, performances by various ensembles, and priority initiatives as determined by the faculty.

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Welcome To Music At UM-Flint!

As part of the regional comprehensive University of Michigan-Flint, the Department of Music offers students a personalized University of Michigan experience. For nearly 40 years, the experienced faculty have created an environment that develops the very best of student talent and creativity.  Students who graduate from music programs at UM-Flint go on to outstanding careers and experiences as performers, teachers, and artistic visionaries.  At UM-Flint, you will make music as you make a foundation for your future. 

The University of Michigan-Flint is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Department of Music is recognized for its performances, creative and collaborative students and faculty, and intellectually rigorous programs of study.  Programs are open to music majors and minors who wish to pursue undergraduate music degrees, as well as non-majors looking to participate in various performing ensembles that the Department of Music has to offer. 

For more information, please view the presentation below

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Music Alumni Gone Viral

Keeping music alive and well in the Flint community, former UM-Flint Music students are making waves with their virtual performances of rock and roll tunes. Check out UM-Flint’s Bruce Horn, Paul Owsinski, and Aaron Reinhardt, with former MSU student Doug Wilson, playing “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” You can also hear them play David Bowie's Under Pressure by selecting here. 

 

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Pat Prouty, music faculty on Composing

Jazz artist and composer Pat Prouty writes for two music libraries in Los Angeles:  Ear Parade and Crucial Music.  Prouty teaches music theory, jazz, and composition courses in the Department of Music.  

  • Department of Music's Mission

    The Department of Music serves students from a variety of musical backgrounds who are willing to demonstrate their commitment to becoming life-long musicians, challenging them to achieve excellence, and mentoring them toward their goals. To accomplish this, the department offers an extensive music curriculum as well as a rich and diverse calendar of events including concerts, recitals, clinics, and workshops, that provide opportunities for performers and audiences while promoting the university’s outreach efforts. Adopted April 29, 2013 

Accreditation

The University of Michigan-Flint is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA. 20190-5248.

Pop Up Performance by the Strings Ensemble at the Flint Farmers Market

Pop Up Performances!

Music students are engaging with the community in their pop up performances in UPAV, Farmers' Market, Harrison Street Parking Structure.  Watch around town for the Brass Ensemble in their next Pop Up Performance.

Antonio Caballero

Antonio Caballero, Music Education Grad Accepts position in Marquette

Antonio Caballero, a December 2019 UM-Flint Bachelor of Music Education graduate has taken a position at the Father Marquette Catholic Academy in Marquette, Michigan, as the Music/Band teacher. 

Currently, he teaches general music and choir for grades K-4, as well as music class for the Pre-K students. He teaches the beginning 5th grade band, 6th grade band, and a 7th/8th combined concert band. Additionally, he will be teaching a 5-8th combined choir when restrictions are lifted, but for now it is functioning as a music history/theory class.  Because of the pandemic, Antonio is teaching the face-to-face instrumental music classes outside, but will soon transition to a virtual band, music history and theory class when the weather begins to chill. The school is currently all face-to-face, and will continue to operate safely in this manner in accordance with the Michigan Governor’s recommendations. The school plans to have a virtual concert in late December by putting together videos and uploading them as a performance for the friends and family of the young musicians. 

 

 

UM-Flint Music Alumnus Alex Alarie

UM-Flint Music Alumnus Alex Alarie teaching in New Mexico

Alex Alarie, a December 2019 UM-Flint Bachelor of Music Education graduate, began applying for music positions immediately after Commencement. He is very excited to report that he has been named the Director of Bands at Gallup Middle School, located in Gallup, New Mexico.

This year, his position will consist of teaching two concert bands and one choir with the potential to add more music classes in the future. One band will be comprised of 6th graders and beginners, and the second will be made up of 7th and 8th graders. The choir at Gallup MS is relatively new, having only been started last year and consists of any interested student in grades 6 through 8.

Just like many schools in Michigan, Gallup MS will begin the year completely online, transitioning into hybrid classes next month, and hopefully continuing into regular in-person attendance by the first of the year. Alex said, "It is strange to be starting my career during the pandemic, but I am grateful to have found a job about which I feel passionate and ready for."

William C. Byrd, former Conductor of the Flint Symphony Orchestra and FIM

William C. Byrd

In Praise of William C. Byrd: Recognizing the gift of music from the private collection of William C. Byrd to the Department of Music.

Read about Byrd and his remarkable career and legacy here.

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Photo of Patrick Prouty

Detroit Music Award presented to Faculty Patrick Prouty

Congratulations to Pat Prouty, Department of Music instructor in bass, jazz, and composition!  The 2020 Detroit Music Awards named Mr. Prouty the "Outstanding Classical Composer."  A multi-dimensional composer and performer, Prouty was the 2012 Detroit Music Awards' "Best Jazz Recording" winner.  The DFA is comprised of a group of Detroit music and media professionals whose purpose is to "support and nurture the musical community in the Detroit metropolitan area and to create a network for musicians that cuts across genres and styles." 

Photo of UM-Flint Music Graduates Vanessa Salisbury and Russ Sauter

Congratulations to Our New Graduates!

Congratulations to Department of Music students Vanessa Salisbury (mezzo soprano) and Russ Sauter (percussion).  Both earned the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree.

Photo UM-Flint Music Students with Recital programs.

Honoring UM-Flint Student Recitalists

Due to COVID-19, several UM-Flint music students were not able to present their degree recitals.

The Department of Music honors their recital preparation here. Select each of the names below and you will get a pdf of their prepared recital programs.

Matt Cocagne (trombone) is a senior in the Bachelor of Music Education degree program.

Vanessa Salisbury (mezzo soprano) is a senior in the Bachelor of Music in Performance Degree program.

Russ Sauter (percussion) is a senior in the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program.

Austin Tripp (saxophone) is a senior in the Bachelor of Music Education degree program.

Jerry Vargo (bass baritone) is a senior in the Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Performance degree programs.

Morgan Page (flute) is a junior in the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program.

Brandon Sexton (trumpet) is a junior in the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program.

Kimberly Stewart (flute) is a junior in the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program.

Summer 2020 Vocal Academy of Music Canceled

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Summer Vocal Academy of Music has been postponed until next summer 2021. We will miss all our young singers and will look forward to seeing them in summer 2021.

Past Events

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Link to website article and photos of "A day In the life; 24 hours of UM-Flint"

A Day In the Life at UM-Flint

A day in the life: 24 hours of UM-Flint

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