As women are forging diverse careers in the field, the Department of Performing Arts Technology has stepped up recruitment of female students. According to a January 2018 study by the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Inclusion Initiative (2012–17), women constitute just two percent of producers working in music. “For most…

  Grand Illusion: Phantasmagoria in Nineteenth-century Opera, the forthcoming book by Gabriela Cruz, associate professor in SMTD’s Department of Musicology, breaks new ground by examining the visual impact of 19th century opera. Cruz traces how technological innovation combined with influences from popular forms of entertainment to revolutionize the way opera – and, ultimately, society –…

Plans for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s new Dance Building continue to move forward after the U-M Board of Regents approved schematic designs for the building at their May 16 meeting. The $19 million, 24,000-square-foot space will be the first dedicated facility for the Department of Dance in its storied 110-year history. In…

“Giving Voice to a Foxtrot from Auschwitz-Birkenau,” SMTD’s video highlighting Patricia Hall‘s research, has been nominated for a 2019 Michigan Emmy Award. Nominated in the “Arts/Entertainment” category are Chris Boyes, SMTD’s videographer and broadcast media specialist, and former director of communications Marilou Carlin. While other U-M entities have received Michigan Emmy nominations and awards in…

Jeff Grant (MM ’12, percussion) saved the day for French new music ensemble TM+ on Friday, May 3, stepping in at the last minute to perform William Kraft’s Concerto for Percussion and Chamber Ensemble. TM+ was scheduled to take part in Los Angeles’ Hear Now Music Festival for new music by LA composers, but their…