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A Performing Arts School Within a Major University
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future. Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the power of the performing arts.
Melody Racine, Interim Dean
School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Performances & Events
Looking Back: 20th Century Dress from the Historic Costume Collection
9/24/2017-9/29/2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10/1/2017-10/6/2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Duderstadt Center (Media Union), Gallery - Faculty & Staff
SMTD's faculty are celebrated artists and scholars who are equally acclaimed as brilliant teachers.
Christopher Harding, Associate Professor of Piano Performance and Chamber Music, and Chair of Piano
- Departments
Chamber Music
Composition
Dance
Entrepreneurship
& LeadershipJazz &
Contemporary ImprovisationMusic Education
Music Theory
Musical Theatre
Musicology
Organ
Performing Arts Technology
Piano
Strings
Theatre & Drama
Voice
- Media Gallery
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- Prospective Students
Michigan—You Belong Here
All Prospective Students
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- Performance Opportunities
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- Info for Admitted Students
- Info for Parents
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Graduate
- SMTD Graduate Admissions
- Master of Music (MM)
- Specialist in Music (SM, post-Master's)
- Rackham Graduate Admissions
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Certifcate of Graduate Studies (CertGrad)
- Current Students
Melody Racine, senior associate dean for academic, faculty, and student affairs at SMTD will step in as interim dean of the school, effective Aug. 16.
- Alumni & Friends
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Giving Opportunities
- Make a Gift
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Alumni Resources
- Michigan Muse
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Michigan Muse is SMTD's alumni magazine.
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- Youth & Adult
- Research
SMTD has partnered with the Gershwin family to bring the music of George and Ira Gershwin to students, scholars, performers and audiences across campus and worldwide.
- Facilities
SMTD has an array of facilities for study, practice, research, performance, inspiration, and collaboration. Hill Auditorium (above) is one of several fine performance venues on campus.
Prospective Students
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- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions
- Admissions FAQ
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Upload Application Materials
All applicants to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance are required to create an Artistic Profile to be considered for an audition/interview.
Required Materials
- Recent photograph or headshot
- Professional resume, detailing your training and experience
- Repertoire list (required for instrumental and vocal music programs only), including a complete list of your solo and chamber music repertoire
- Preference for Audition/Interview Dates
- Names and contact information for your recommender(s). One (1) arts-related recommender is required for undergraduates and three (3) recommenders are required for graduate applicants.
- Pre-screening recordings, portfolio, video interview, studio teacher preference, and/or writing samples required by your Department
- $45 application fee, payable upon submission of your Profile
Applying to Multiple Programs
Qualifying for two separate programs within the School of Music, Theatre & Dance is rare. However, if you do apply to two SMTD programs, create two Artistic Profiles—one for each program—and provide all the requirements for both.
Helpful Tips
- Use the same email address and birth date on your Artistic Profile that appears on your application to U-M.
- PDF format is highly preferred for document uploads. Please review all other acceptable media formats and size limits.
- Contact SMTD Admissions if you need help uploading your materials or for technical support: smtd.admissions@umich.edu.
Complete Your Application
In addition to submitting your Artistic Profile, you'll need to complete an application to U-M by the deadline for your degree program:
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTA): December 1
SMTD Graduate Programs
Master of Music (MM), Specialist in Music (SM): December 1
Rackham Programs
Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA),
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): December 1
main navigation bar - top row
- About Us
A Performing Arts School Within a Major University
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future. Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the power of the performing arts.
Melody Racine, Interim Dean
School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Performances & Events
Looking Back: 20th Century Dress from the Historic Costume Collection
9/24/2017-9/29/2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10/1/2017-10/6/2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Duderstadt Center (Media Union), Gallery - Faculty & Staff
SMTD's faculty are celebrated artists and scholars who are equally acclaimed as brilliant teachers.
Christopher Harding, Associate Professor of Piano Performance and Chamber Music, and Chair of Piano
- Departments
Chamber Music
Composition
Dance
Entrepreneurship
& LeadershipJazz &
Contemporary ImprovisationMusic Education
Music Theory
Musical Theatre
Musicology
Organ
Performing Arts Technology
Piano
Strings
Theatre & Drama
Voice
- Media Gallery
main navigation bar - bottom row
- Prospective Students
Michigan—You Belong Here
All Prospective Students
- Request Info
- Performance Opportunities
- Facilities
- Info for Admitted Students
- Info for Parents
Undergraduate
Graduate
- SMTD Graduate Admissions
- Master of Music (MM)
- Specialist in Music (SM, post-Master's)
- Rackham Graduate Admissions
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Certifcate of Graduate Studies (CertGrad)
- Current Students
Melody Racine, senior associate dean for academic, faculty, and student affairs at SMTD will step in as interim dean of the school, effective Aug. 16.
- Alumni & Friends
-
Giving Opportunities
- Make a Gift
-
Alumni Resources
- Michigan Muse
- Contacts
Michigan Muse is SMTD's alumni magazine.
-
- Youth & Adult
- Research
SMTD has partnered with the Gershwin family to bring the music of George and Ira Gershwin to students, scholars, performers and audiences across campus and worldwide.
- Facilities
SMTD has an array of facilities for study, practice, research, performance, inspiration, and collaboration. Hill Auditorium (above) is one of several fine performance venues on campus.
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