Archive: Research
Amy Chavasse and Amy Stillman named Arthur F. Thurnau Professors
A Rare Opportunity: SMTD Musical Theatre Students Undertake Extensive Preparation for Roles in UMS’s Production of Fiddler on the Roof
Musical theatre students in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) have countless opportunities to learn from world-class scholars and practitioners: in courses taught by faculty, in master classes conducted by industry professionals, in visits from alumni working on Broadway.
SMTD faculty researching Visualizing Telematic Performance
The physical gestures that chamber ensembles and other musicians enact in order to seamlessly perform ‘as one’ include cues such as a fleeting glance, a subtle nod of the head, or the rise of the torso. These physical gestures are the root of how musicians share vital information to one another – empowering them to share ideas and stay open to improvisational interpretations.
OPERA INSIGHTS: Non-Music Majors Gain a New Appreciation for Its Rich History, Musical Complexity, and Social Influence
Three SMTD Graduate Students Awarded Anti-Racism Grants
New Partnership Between U-M, Hampsong Foundation Strengthens Performance, Research, and Education
Leo Sarkisian’s Music Time in Africa
