2025/2026 (2nd Semester) UM Symphonic Band – Recruiting New Members!

Deadline: 18 January 2026

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Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate, exchange, or international student, if you love music and enjoy playing wind instruments, we welcome you to join us and shine on stage together!

About Us

The UM Symphonic Band, established in April 2007, is the only collegiate symphonic band in Macao.

We are committed to:

• Providing professional training and performance opportunities for wind music enthusiasts on campus
• Promoting arts and culture, and raising the standard of music in Macao
• Building cross-cultural friendships through music

Our Performance Highlights

• Debuted in November 2007 and has since been active on local and international stages
• Performed at Sichuan Earthquake Relief Charity Concert, Walk for a Million, and Shanghai World Expo – World Famous Universities Music Gala
• Invited to perform at the Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival
• Collaborated with local musician Leong U Hin, and Portuguese music group Fado Oriente
• Recently featured at the 2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival and the Greater Bay Area Student Music Night

Eligibility

• Passion for playing wind instruments and commitment to attend weekly rehearsals
• Ability to read musical scores (experience preferred)
• Pass the audition (including performance, sight-reading, and rhythm test)
• If there are too many applicants for the same section, selection will be based on audition performance

Rehearsal Schedule

• Every Tuesday, 19:00–21:00
• Additional rehearsals before performances

Member Benefits

• Coaching from experienced professional instructors
• Opportunities to join subsidized summer exchange programmes
• Performances and exchange activities on and off campus
• Members with 80% attendance will receive 400 CS points in the Cultural Engagement category of the Whole Person Development Award Programme

Join Us Now!

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Enquiry:

Ms. Sharon Kuok, Student Resources Section

Tel: 8822 9906

Email: SharonKuok@um.edu.mo