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On any given day, School of Music, Theatre & Dance students, faculty, and alumni are performing and directing, designing and producing. They are winning awards and distinguishing themselves in competitions. They are releasing new recordings and publications. They are engaging in innovative research, scholarship, and collaborations.

Learn more about the school, its mission, and its leadership – or read on to learn about the latest SMTD happenings and get to know members of the SMTD community.

“Building Bridges: From Classroom to Career”

Portrait of Elijah Hall playing a snare with drumsticks, with a purple background.

07 Oct 2026

Elijah Hall Wins the 2026 Brehm Prize in Choral Composition

Michigan Muse Fall 2026: "Building Bridges: From Classroom to Career" with background image of an orchestra and conductor performing on stage.

29 Sep 2026

Michigan Muse Fall 2026 – “Building Bridges: From Classroom to Career”

A biker takes the path towards the SMTD Moore Building on a summer day, with the SMTD Pond at right.

29 Sep 2026

View from the Pond – Michigan Muse Fall 2026

Six musicians engage in a group lesson in a classroom space, with a piano and string instruments. A large whiteboard is on the back wall, with rows of lecture seating in the lower foreground.

29 Sep 2026

Enriching the Vibrant Chamber Music Department Through Artist Residencies

Kenneth Sieloff conducts a concert on an auditorium stage. He is conducting a choir of about 2 dozen singers performing with a ten piece orchestra.

29 Sep 2026

Maximizing Podium Time: Campus Ensembles Provide DMA Conducting Students with Abundant Opportunities to Lead

On a stage with vibrant red backdrop, a lead singer performs, with four other actors posed in a straight line behind her.

29 Sep 2026

The Senior Showcase: A Performance Like No Other

A person plays piano while wearing an extended reality headset and gear.

29 Sep 2026

Faculty Updates – Michigan Muse Fall 2026

29 Sep 2026

Alumni Updates – Michigan Muse Fall 2026

2026 Alumni Awards with ribbon graphic.

29 Sep 2026

Alumni Awards – Michigan Muse Fall 2026

Graphic with four faculty portraits and Congratulations to our retirees!

29 Sep 2026

Retirements – Michigan Muse Fall 2026

Dean Gier speaks at the historic podium in Hill Auditorium, attired in academic regalia for Commencement.

29 Sep 2026

Dean’s Reflection – Michigan Muse Fall 2026

A view towards the Moore Building with leafy trees in the distance. In the foreground are a treble clef sculpture and light purple and yellow flowers.

29 Sep 2026

In Memoriam – Michigan Muse Fall 2026