SMTD provides a series of adult programs that take place during the summer, and range from 3 to 7 day intensives. These programs sometimes require an audition for admittance, and are specifically designed for adults aged 18 and older that are working towards promoting their skills in a focused career area. These programs may be taken for professional development enrichment without college credit, or for graduate credit (NCFD).
Band Conducting and Pedagogy Workshop
The Youth and Adult Program’s office recommends the following hotels close to the University of Michigan’s North Campus for your stay throughout the Workshop.
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham 3610 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; (734) 997-9100; 2.8 miles from UM North Campus. (A shuttle service is provided from this hotel)
Holiday Inn 3600 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; (734)769-9800; 2.8 miles from UM North Campus
Marriott Residence Inn 120 W Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; (734) 662-999; 2.2 miles from UM North Campus.
Our Locations
The Youth and Adult Program’s Summer Programs are held in the Earl V. Moore Building (1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109), and the Walgreen Drama Center (1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) on the North Campus of the University of Michigan.
Campus Maps, Directions, and transportation information
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
The ground transportation website for Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) lists the many public and private transportation options to and from the airport. Ann Arbor is approximately 25 miles from the airport.
The University of Michigan partners with the following ground transportation vendors
Golden Limousine
Michigan Green Cabs
Getting Around Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority also known as “The Ride” offers bus service throughout the Ann Arbor area.
University of Michigan campus busses are free to ride, and offer transportation throughout campus.
–campus bus routes & schedules
–real-time campus bus locations and routes
Participants traveling with or renting a vehicle will need to purchase a parking pass if they wish to park on campus. All parking passes must be requested and purchased through the Youth & Adult Programs Office prior to arrival.
-Daily Blue permits are distributed at program registration. Additional campus parking information
Please note that these rates are subject to change as parking rates are effective through June of the current year.
Parking Rates
Daily Blue Permit: $10.00 / day (Parking in ANY blue lot. Excludes indicated ‘Gold’ permit spots)
Parking locations and details are listed below
Earl V. Moore Building – Blue Lot
1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Hours of Enforcement: 6 AM – 5 PM (Monday – Friday, not including holidays)
Daily Blue Parking Permit: $10.00 / day (parking in ANY blue lot )
Meters: $1.50 / hour (credit/debit card only)
Walgreen Drama Center – Blue Lot
1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Hours of Enforcement: 6 AM – 5 PM (Monday – Saturday, not including holidays)
Daily Blue Parking Permit: $10.00 / day (parking in ANY blue lot)
Meters: $1.50 / hour (credit/debit card only)
