News & Stories
On any given day, School of Music, Theatre & Dance students, faculty, and alumni are performing and directing, designing and producing. They are winning awards and distinguishing themselves in competitions. They are releasing new recordings and publications. They are engaging in innovative research, scholarship, and collaborations.
Learn more about the school, its mission, and its leadership – or read on to learn about the latest SMTD happenings and get to know members of the SMTD community.
“Building Bridges: From Classroom to Career”
Playing the Keys of History: The U-M Organ Studio Tours Organs of Leipzig, Germany
[Video] Amy Hughes Discusses Her Book, Alternative History of 19th Century Theatre
U-M Researchers Awarded $343K from Schmidt Sciences to Decode Ancient Guqin Music Using AI
SMTD Band Students Immerse Themselves in the Music and Culture of Rio de Janeiro
Elijah Hall Wins the 2026 Brehm Prize in Choral Composition
Michigan Muse Fall 2026 – “Building Bridges: From Classroom to Career”
View from the Pond – Michigan Muse Fall 2026
Enriching the Vibrant Chamber Music Department Through Artist Residencies
Maximizing Podium Time: Campus Ensembles Provide DMA Conducting Students with Abundant Opportunities to Lead
The Senior Showcase: A Performance Like No Other
Faculty Updates – Michigan Muse Fall 2026
