Michigan Youth Musicianship Course
Updated April 9, 2026
Final Application Deadline: April 6, 2026
Musicianship in Practice and Performance…
The Michigan Youth Musicianship Course (MYMC) is dedicated to enhancing musical aptitude, awareness, and performance. Collaboratively designed by faculty at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance and musicians from the Ann Arbor community, this course is an excellent supplement to the popular Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory and Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) courses, among other pre-college curricula. MYMC challenges students to implement music theory and aural skills in their practice and performance, deepening their connection to music. Students who successfully complete the four semesters of MYMC are prepared for undergraduate coursework and entrance exams.
MYMC Announcements
(4/09/26) Join us for the 2026-2027 Season!
Applications may be closed but there is still time to be considered for MYE’s 2026-2027 Season! Contact SMTD’s Engagement & Outreach Office for more information.
Rehearsal Information
Class Times:
Sunday, 11:00 – 11:55 am
Sunday, 12:00 – 12:55 pm
Location: Moore – Room 2058
E. V. Moore Music Building
(U-M North Campus, 1100 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)
All rehearsals / events will take place at this regular time and location unless otherwise noted.
MYMC Season Schedule
Select the link below for next season’s schedule. NOTE: A final 2026-2027 season schedule will be sent to students upon acceptance into the MYE program following auditions.
Instructor
Joshua Tanis
Aural Skills Coordinator, Music Theory & Conducting
Joshua Tanis
Aural Skills Coordinator, Music Theory & Conducting
Music theorist and collaborative pianist Joshua Tanis balances a career as a performing and academic musician. He holds the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory and Composition from Florida State University. As a music theorist, he has held faculty positions at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and – his current position as the Aural Skills Coordinator – at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance. His primary research focuses on musical and textual forms in Richard Strauss’s songs for voice and piano. As a collaborative pianist, he has worked with singers from the Metropolitan Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Teatro alla Scala, the Houston Grand Opera, the Broadway community, and elsewhere.
Applications & Eligibility
Application Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026
Michigan Youth Musicianship Course Application Requirements
Students must submit a Michigan Youth Ensembles application and pay a non-refundable $30 application fee before their audition date. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify based on financial need (please view financial aid information below).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone who applies for the Michigan Youth Musicianship Course will be automatically admitted! No interested student is turned away.
Eligibility
Students interested in the Michigan Youth Musicianship Course must be enrolled in grades 9 (nine) through 12 (twelve) for the 2026-2027 academic year.
For additional questions, feel free to contact SMTD Engagement & Outreach Staff via email at [email protected].
Tuition | Fees | Scholarships
Updated for the 2026-27 MYE Season
- Musicianship Course Fee – $385
- Non-refundable application fee – $30
Refund Policy
Full refunds of MYE tuition are only available before the first regularly scheduled rehearsal of the current concert season. Find full details: SMTD Engagement and Outreach Refund Policy
Application Fee Waiver
Review the qualifications and the documentation you will need to provide here: How can I apply for a fee waiver for my application? Qualified students/families will reach out to the Acceptd Support team to request a waiver code to waive the $30 application fee. Fill out this fee waiver form to request a code.
Need-based Scholarship
A limited number of need-informed scholarships are available to families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $125,000 or under in the previous calendar year, or with special circumstances. To be considered you must upload your financial aid materials by the application deadline as part of your application. This includes:
- Monthly Expenses
- Previous Year’s Tax Return
- Statement of Need
The William E. Root Engagement & Outreach Fund supports SMTD’s Engagement & Outreach Programs, with a preference for scholarships for participants in the Michigan Youth Ensembles. This fund allows us to fully support multiple students each MYE season.
Contact Us
Office of Engagement & Outreach-Youth & Adult Programs
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Stearns Building │ 2005 Baits Drive │ Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-936-2660
Email: [email protected]
Emails and phone lines are monitored at the following times
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm EST