THE CAROLYN MAWBY CHORALE….

…began in the fall of 1987, when a group of University of Michigan—Flint Chamber Singers alumni were eager to continue singing with their choir professor, Carolyn Mawby. During these early years, the U-M Flint Alumni Choir performed at the U-M Flint choral concerts. In 1995, choir membership was opened to non-alums, and the choir presented its first full-length concert. To reflect the more open membership and to honor its founder and conductor, in 2003, the name of the group was changed to the Carolyn Mawby Chorale.

 

The Carolyn M. Mawby Fund, established in 2000 by friends and former students, has to date provided over $50,000 in grants “to enrich choral music in Flint and the surrounding community.” Both the Carolyn Mawby Chorale and the Carolyn M. Mawby Fund continue Carolyn’s legacy and influence on the musical life of Flint and the surrounding areas.

 

From the choir’s beginnings with 16 alumni from the U-M Flint Chamber Singers, the Carolyn Mawby Chorale has more than tripled to its present size. Over the past 39 years, the Chorale has performed in numerous locations throughout Michigan as well as across the United States and has gained a reputation for an excellent sound and the ability to perform in a wide variety of musical styles. The Chorale has performed at both state and national ACDA conferences. The CMC has performed and recorded with Grammy award winner and operatic superstar, Sylvia McNair, and “America’s pianist,” Kevin Cole, who has written choral works expressly for the group. The Carolyn Mawby Chorale was recently featured on the first episode of the Netflix series, Flint Town. Whether you’re a “regular” and have been hearing us for decades or this is your first encounter with us, it’s our joy and honor to bring music to life for our audiences, and we are grateful for your support and interest!