BANDS  

All students who receive School of Music, Theatre & Dance merit-based scholarships are required to participate each semester in one of the ensembles marked with an asterisk (*) or for some jazz degrees (**); doctoral students are exempt.

* Symphony Band/Chamber Winds 2 credits.
  • Open to all, but not recommended for non-music majors because of the extensive rehearsals and performances.
  • Audition required - most selective band. Single screened audition for both this and Concert Band. Audition sign-up sheets to be posted by Tuesday, August 28, 2012 on the band and orchestra bulletin boards outside the Rehearsal Hall.
  • Click here for Fall 2012 Audition Schedule and Repertoire
  • Rehearses MWF 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Rehearsal Hall
  • Contact:
    Emily Avers, Director of Ensemble Operations
    eavers@umich.edu

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* Concert Band

 2 credits.
  • Open to all, but not recommended for non-music majors because of the extensive rehearsals and performances.
  • Audition required - highly selective. Single screened audition for both this and Symphony Band. Audition sign-up sheets to be posted by Monday, November 14 on the band and orchestra bulletin boards outside the Rehearsal Hall.
  • Click here for Fall 2012 Audition Schedule and Repertoire
  • Rehearses MWF 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rehearsal Hall
  • Contact:
  • Emily Avers, Director of Ensemble Operations
    eavers@umich.edu

Marching Band 2 credits.

 

Athletic (Pep) Bands 1 credit.
  • Open to all University of Michigan students
  • Call 734/764-0582 after 1 PM for audition information. Auditions are held in August and September

Campus Band 1 credit.
  • Primarily comprised of non-music majors who desire a concert band experience.
  • Fall Rehearsal Schedule:
    Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 PM
  • Winter Rehearsal Schedule:
    - Blue Band, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM
    - Maize Band, Wednesday, 8:00-10:00 PM
    - University Band, Thursday, 8:00-10:00 PM
    All rehearsals take place in Revelli Hall (Hoover Street)
  • Auditions arranged during the Informational Meeting on the first Wednesday of classes. Fall Information Meeting will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 7:30 PM in Revelli Hall.
  • FALL Term: Audition required for persons interested in a principal position. WINTER Term: Audition required for placement in the University Band and/or persons interested in a principal position with the Blue and Maize Bands. Audition materials may be acquired at Revelli Hall.
  • Contact:
    Trish Dawson
    pdawson@umich.edu
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