University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

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News & Features

Two SMTD Students and SMTD Faculty Member Win 2020 MLK Spirit Awards

January 24, 2020

Two students and a faculty member at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) received 2020 North Campus Deans’ MLK Spirit Awards. The awards are given to students, student organizations, staff, and faculty members at the University of Michigan North Campus who exemplify the leadership and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through their commitment…
Julio Cardona joins SMTD as Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

January 16, 2020

After an extensive search, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance has announced that Dr. Julio Cardona has accepted the position of assistant dean for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. “Julio brings a wealth of experience to his appointment at SMTD,” said Dean Dave Gier. “We are so pleased that he is joining the leadership…
Violinist Fabiola Kim to join SMTD Faculty in Fall 2020

January 15, 2020

The 2020-21 academic year will bring the arrival of celebrated violinist and pedagogue Fabiola Kim to the Department of Strings faculty as an assistant professor of music (violin). “I am beyond excited and incredibly honored to join the SMTD family at the University of Michigan,” said Kim. “I look forward to working with the esteemed faculty and…
2020 SMTD Concerto Competition Winners Announced

January 13, 2020

The 2020 School of Music, Theatre & Dance Concerto Competition winners have been announced.
Dept. of Dance Welcomes Crystal Frazier for a Guest Artist Residency

January 10, 2020

The Department of Dance will welcome choreographer and dance educator Crystal Frazier to SMTD for a guest artist residency Monday, January 27 through Saturday, February 1. Frazier will participate in various Dance events, including master classes, and will be the professional guest artist for the First Year Touring Company (FYTC) this season. The FYTC is…