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.
“Layers of Creativity at SMTD: Conductors, Creators & Music Educators”
[Campus News] U-M Honors Fangfei Miao with Henry Russel Award
Jonathan Gómez Publishes New Research in the Journal of Musicology
New Website Celebrates 10 Years of Entrepreneurship & Leadership at SMTD
[Video] “Theatre Is for Everyone”: U-M Hosts TeAda Productions Residency
[Video] U-M Musical Theatre New Works Residencies: 2025-26 Recap
[Video] Professor Doug Perkins and SMTD Percussion Ensemble Release New Album
[Campus News] UMS and SMTD Announce the 2026 21st Century Artist Interns
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt to Join the Department of Strings
Michael Thornton to Join the Department of Winds & Percussion
[Campus News] Burton Tower Carillon to Get an Upgrade This Summer
[In the News] Elim Chan (MM ’11, DMA ’15) Named Music Director of San Francisco Symphony
