Begun in 1897, the University of Michigan band program encompasses five symphonic ensembles, the Michigan Marching Band, and several athletic ensembles.
The University of Michigan Bands are among the finest and most historic collegiate ensembles in the nation. Consisting of five symphonic ensembles (for both music majors and non-majors), the Michigan Marching Band, and several athletic ensembles, the Michigan Band program has been a central part of the remarkable artistic identity and vibrant spirit of the University of Michigan since its establis
06/04/2026
The Symphony Band recently gave the world premiere of the new band version of Evan Chambers’ “Kairos.” The second movement is dedicated you the memories of Elizabeth Green and H. Robert Reynolds.
UMich Symphony Band - Evan Chambers - Kairos (2010/2026) University of Michigan Symphony BandKairos (2010/2026)Evan Chamb...
05/30/2026
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UMich Symphony Band - Ron Nelson - Passacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H) (1992) University of Michigan Symphony BandPassacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H) (1992)Ron NelsonJason Fettig, conductor"Sanctuary"April 10, 2026Hill AuditoriumUniversit...
05/13/2026
Performance #2 from the Symphony Band’s recent concert at the North Central Divisional Conference of CBDNA and NBA.
This collaboration is with our incredible string quartet in residence, the Telegraph Quartet!
UMich Symphony Band - Erwin Schulhoff - Concerto for String Quartet and Wind Ensemble (1930) University of Michigan Symphony BandConcerto for String Quartet and Wind Ensemble (1930)Erwin SchulhoffI. Allegro moderato 00:00II. Largo 09:16III. Finale ...
05/09/2026
Check out this special opening to the recent Symphony Band concert at the North Central Division Conference of CBDNA and the NBA, hosted by the University of Michigan.
More from this dramatic season-ending performance to come soon!
UMich Symphony Band - Johann Sebastian Bach - Chorale Prelude, "Wir glauben All' an einen Gott" University of Michigan Symphony BandChorale Prelude, "Wir glauben All' an einen Gott" (1739)Johann Sebastian Bacharr. Leopold StokowskiCourtney Snyder, condu...
05/01/2026
04/23/2026
Major congratulations to wind conducting student DaJuan Brooks for successfully defending his dissertation today.
Go Blue, Dr. Brooks!!
04/19/2026
Come see the final performances of University Band, Blue Band, and Maize Band this afternoon at 3:00pm in Hill Auditorium! Directors John Pasquale, Richard Frey, and Jennifer Hepp lead performances of some great music, including Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, Maslanka’s Give Us This Day, and Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song. More information and livestream link are available at https://smtd.umich.edu/event/19-april-2026/
04/15/2026
We’re pleased to announce the second of our Fall 2026 incoming studio members, Detrich Morrison-Jones! 💙💛
04/13/2026
Post CBDNA conference Big House 5k before and after!
Don't miss the University of Michigan Symphony Band in their final performance of the year, tonight at 7:30pm in Hill Auditorium!
Admission is FREE. There will be no pre-concert talk. Link to all concert info (including livestream): https://smtd.umich.edu/event/10-april-2026-3/