Louise Toppin is a University of Michigan scholar and performer who has received critical acclaim for her operatic, orchestral and oratorio performances in the United States and around the world.
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[Video] Professor Doug Perkins and SMTD Percussion Ensemble Release New Album
On June 12, the U-M Percussion Ensemble, led by Professor Doug Perkins, released the world premiere recording of Michael Gordon's Field of Vision, on the Cantaloupe Music label. Composed for the U-M percussion studio, Field of Vision is a large-scale outdoor work for...
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt to Join the Department of Strings
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance announces that Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt will join the Department of Strings as an associate professor in August 2026. Pajaro-van de Stadt is a world-renowned violist and educator. “Known for her...
Michael Thornton to Join the Department of Winds & Percussion
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance announces that Michael Thornton will join the Department of Winds & Percussion as a professor in August 2026. Thornton enjoys a distinct and varied career as an orchestral performer, chamber musician,...