The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance offers a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world’s finest public institutions of higher education, the School is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. The School offers more than 40 undergraduate and 25 graduate degree programs with faculty who are accomplished artists and scholars devoted to training, mentoring, and inspiring gifted students.
Although the performing arts have been an integral part of the University of Michigan, dating to its founding in 1817—creativity was adopted as a core value from the start—the study of music, theatre, and dance was not formalized until later in the 19th century. Once established, each area evolved steadily, consistently attracting internationally renowned artists and scholars to serve as faculty and administrators. From the start, these visionaries have built rich curricular programs to rival the world’s finest conservatories, ultimately making the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) one of the nation’s top performing arts schools, known for interdisciplinary experiences that can only be offered at a world-class research university.
As a top ranked performing arts program at the University of Michigan– the country’s number one public research university– the SMTD offers students an unparalleled breadth of opportunities through self-empowerment, thoughtful mentorship from a world-class and extraordinarily dedicated resident faculty, and immersive experiences amongst a diverse and engaged university community.
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