Orchestras

CMU Symphony Orchestra
Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Chapman, the symphony orchestra performs several major concerts each year including full symphony orchestra concerts featuring faculty artists as soloists a music theater or opera production, and a children's concert for Mid-Michigan area fourth-graders. The CMU Symphony Orchestra is the student-based orchestral ensemble serving the university community.
Midland Symphony Orchestra Fellowship
CMU offers undergraduate orchestral string fellowship awards, which include substantial tuition assistance, mentoring/performance opportunities with the Midland Symphony Orchestra, and master classes with internationally known visiting artists.
Eligible students must be Michigan residents, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and complete a required audition and interview. For more information, please contact Jamie Fiste at 989-774-1969.
CMU Concert Orchestra
The CMU Concert Orchestra performs two concerts each year. All CMU students who are not necessarily music majors but wish to keep music in their lives are welcome to join. All instruments are welcome: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Auditions are solely for placement and seating purposes. Students may prepare a solo of their choice and play it at their audition. All students have assured participation in the CMUCO. An audition schedule and sign-up sheets will be posted the week prior to the beginning of classes on the bulletin board outside of room 171 in the Music Building.