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.
“Tomorrow Awaits: Look to the Future, Look to Michigan”
2025 Briggs Chamber Music Competition Winners Announced
Theatre Design & Production Portfolios Shine at the 2025 Annual Exhibition
“Our Oz” Premieres at SMTD, Offering a Fresh Take on a Beloved Classic
Eden West Named Recipient of 2024–25 Presser Award
SMTD Announces Winners of 2024–25 Brehm Prizes in Composition
SMTD’s Concerto Competition Offers an Extraordinary Performance Opportunity
[Video] Composition by Professor Charles Lwanga Performed on Marimba in Collaboration with DMA Student Paige Madden
[Video] Musical Theatre Partners with Cabaret 313 for “Lost in Ann Arbor: Detroit Edition”
Student Updates – Michigan Muse Winter 2025
Sharing a Love for the Performing Arts and Gratitude for Arts Supporters
View from the Pond – Michigan Muse Winter 2025
