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. Read about the latest SMTD happenings and get to know members of the SMTD community.

Opening New Doors: Timothy Cheek’s Award-Winning Virtual Exchanges Segue into On-Site International Events

New Faculty – Michigan Muse Winter 2023

Faculty Updates – Michigan Muse Winter 2023

[In the News] Mo Zhou’s Directing Debut with Boston Baroque Awarded a 2023 Opera Grant for Women Stage Directors and Conductors

[In the News] Jonathan Kuuskoski Quoted in “Forbes” About Guns N’ Roses “November Rain” Music Video

[In the News] Aaron Dworkin Discusses Sphinx Organization’s 25th Anniversary on “Good Morning America”

David Gier Reappointed Dean of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Scoring a Musical Hit: Logan Skelton’s Two-Piano Arrangement of “An American in Paris” Marks a Milestone for the U-M Gershwin Initiative

Priscilla Lindsay Directs “Bonnets,” Her Final SMTD Production Before Retiring

Marc Hannaford Publishes Research in Journal of the Society for American Music

[In the News] Recognizing Creative Distinction: An Interview with George Shirley
