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U-M'S SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE - MICHIGAN YOUTH ENSEMBLES


The Michigan Youth Ensembles (MYE) program brings together exceptional high school students for weekly rehearsals at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance. MYE Students, who are selected by audition, have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating environment, while learning from U-M conductors, applied faculty, and graduate students.


Applications Open:
December 15, 2022
Applications Due: Varies per ensemble, please see each program page for exact dates and times.
In-person Audition Dates: April 15 & 16, 2023 (for MYCS, MYPE, MYSB, and MYSO only)
Priority Admissions Decisions Sent: By mid-May 2023

In-person auditions will be required for the following ensembles: 
*Michigan Youth Chamber Singers
Michigan Youth Percussion Ensemble
Michigan Youth Symphonic Band
Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra

*Can elect to audition virtually if preferred

Online auditions will be required for the following ensembles: 
*Michigan Youth Chamber Singers
Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

*Can elect to audition in-person if preferred

No audition is required for the following programs: 
Michigan Youth Musicianship Course *admission is automatic
Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble
Michigan Youth Pre-College Performing Arts Program

For application / audition requirements, please visit each ensemble's respective webpage. 

Large Ensembles
Michigan Youth Chamber Singers
Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra
Michigan Youth Symphonic Band 
Michigan Youth Symphonic Orchestra

Chamber Ensembles
Michigan Youth Percussion Ensemble 
Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble (no audition required)

Enrichment Courses
Michigan Youth Musicianship Course
Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College Program 

Questions? 
Please contact us at smtd-youthandadult@umich.edu.
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.