Scholars, composers, and performers from across the U.S. will come together for a virtual event that will celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of legendary bass singer, U-M alumnus and professor emeritus Willis Patterson.
The African American Music Conference, hosted by the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance, will take place virtually Sept. 18-20. The event is free and open to the public.
While student musicians at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance have abundant occasions to make music as part of ensembles, the opportunity to perform as a soloist is rare. Even more rare is the chance, as a soloist, to perform an entire concerto with an ensemble....
Charles Lwanga, assistant professor of music (ethnomusicology) has published his creative ethnomusicology composition “Silence and Suspence” for marimba, a composition that brings atonal and African art music into conversation. Inspired by Western and African music,...
Faculty at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance are highly skilled and dedicated teachers as well as celebrated artists and scholars. Every year, SMTD recognizes several faculty members for their excellence and contributions to the school. Catherine Walker,...
Gustavo Souza Marques (also known by his stage name Gusmão), assistant professor in the Department of Musicology, has released a new instrumental hip hop album, Urso Futurismo (2025), which is available now on his YouTube channel. The album includes collaborations...