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.

Julie Zhu to Join the Department of Performing Arts Technology

Valdis Jansons to Join the Department of Voice & Opera

Louise Toppin and Darryl Taylor Release Album of African American Art Songs

Matthew Abernathy to Join Department of Conducting

[In the News] Akropolis Reed Quintet Wins 2025 Grammy Award

Professor Emeritus Patricia Hall Gives Lecture as Part of Teaching Excellence Award

[Video] Composition by Professor Charles Lwanga Performed on Marimba in Collaboration with DMA Student Paige Madden

2025 SMTD Faculty Awards

Retirements – Michigan Muse Winter 2025

Faculty Updates – Michigan Muse Winter 2025

View from the Pond – Michigan Muse Winter 2025
