The Department of Music offers a comprehensive education in music for undergraduate and graduate students. The opportunity to work with internationally and nationally renowned faculty creates a vibrant atmosphere for musical and intellectual growth. Read about current music student Carlos Perez-Hijar (pictured).
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School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) is a leading center of performing arts education in southeast Michigan, offering outstanding educational and performance opportunities to undergraduate, graduate students, and community members. SMTD students learn and grow as musicians, actors, dancers, designers, arts educators and researchers in a collaborative and supportive environment.
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Music
Theatre
The Department of Theatre is a training ground for young artists interested in mastering the skills vital to the most collaborative and powerful of the visual arts. We take an objective-based approach to ensure our graduates are not merely employable — but employed. Read about current theatre student Cali Hill (pictured).
Dance
The Department of Dance combines an exceptional dance curriculum with talented, professional faculty to provide students with an outstanding educational opportunity. Grounded in a contemporary dance aesthetic informed by traditional/classical modern dance principles, our unique department produces top-notch performers and choreographers. Read about current dance student June Wallace (pictured).
News
- Oakland University hosts 11th annual 24-Hour Film Challenge
- Oakland University selects four as recipients of Doris and Paul Travis Professorship
- OU theatre alum honored for backstage work by League of Chicago Theatres
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- OU students travel to Costa Rica, perform with local dancers
- OU professors to perform in ‘Souvenir,’ a true story of found friendship
- Oakland University to celebrate Peace Day with concert on Sept. 21
- OU to host ‘Building Community,’ a multimedia performance, on Aug. 9-10
- Oakland University alum earns 2025 Kresge Artist Fellowship for Playwriting
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- Oakland University’s Summer Carillon Concert Series returns July 11
- OU student June Wallace to present their work, 'Social Standards,' at DUMBO Dance Festival
- Assembly Quartet, featuring OU Professor Jeffrey Heisler, releases new album
- Oakland University to recognize 2025 MaTilDa Award recipients
- Oakland University to celebrate 50th anniversary of World Music at OU
- Oakland University music major goes viral for creating ‘little mushroom symphony’
- Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Chorus to perform April 17 at Detroit’s Orchestra Hall
- David DiChiera’s ‘lost work’ to be performed April 6 at Piano Area Showcase
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- OU to present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Pontiac
- OU instructor and jazz bassist Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist
- OU Repertory Dance Company to present ‘Bailamos’ on March 21
- Renaissance City Repertory Theatre’s ‘White Rabbit, Red Rabbit’ to premiere on OU campus
- DeNetria Gibson-Phillips' poem wins the second annual Freedom of Speech Contest
- Oakland University presents ‘Young Frankenstein,’ a musical version of Mel Brooks’ comedy horror masterpiece
- Chamber Music Detroit’s ‘Oakland Winterfest’ coming to OU campus
- OU professor, students recognized at Region III Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
- OU students to receive complimentary admission to SMTD performances starting in 2025
- Three OU students recognized by SECS Dean are ‘an inspiration to their peers’
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- Oakland University to present ‘Pipeline’ and ‘The Thanksgiving Play' this November
- OU students explore Greek culture, history and impact on theatre during study abroad trip
- OU to celebrate International Day of Peace with concert on Sept. 21
- A life in music: Dennis Curry finds calling as OU’s resident carillonneur
- Oakland University professor hopes new art installation will connect, inspire viewers
- OU to present 2024 children’s theatre production, ‘Caribbean Dreamin’’
- OU professor’s new book examines the evolution of farce
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- OU to present ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ an opera, from May 2-5
- Retiring SMTD professors reviving tradition of ‘Last Lecture’
- Man behind the music - Terry Herald
- Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus to perform April 2 at Detroit’s Orchestra Hall
- Oakland Chorale, University Chorus to perform March 22-23 in Rochester Hills
- OU Repertory Dance Company to present ‘Just’ on March 22-23
- Oakland University announces recipients of 2024 MaTilDa Awards
- Oakland University bringing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to Varner stage
- Oakland Symphony Orchestra to present 27th Annual David Daniels Young Artists Concert
- OU to welcome Dr. Mel Stanfill for ‘One Nation Under Somebody Else’s Groove’
- OU professors travel to Bulgaria to help bring 'The Sound of Music' to the stage
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- SMTD students getting professional acting experience as members of Meadow Brook Theatre’s ‘Father of the Bride’ cast
- Oakland University to welcome Ghanaian artist Jerome Balsab for Pontiac performance
- OU, DIME collaborate for holiday-themed open mic event to support Detroit Children’s Center
- OU alum directing ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at Chippewa Valley High School
- Gala to celebrate 50 years of performances inside OU’s historic Varner Hall
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- Ballerina Lauren Anderson to be in residence at Oakland University Oct. 25-29
- Soprano Karen Slack to perform October 15 at Oakland University
- OU presents ‘¡Farsa/Farce! (An Affair of International Laughter)’ from Oct. 5-15
- School of Music, Theatre and Dance welcomes new director
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- OU’s Carillon Concert Series, a summer tradition, returns July 7
- Oakland University to present musical ‘Yo, Vikings!' on May 19 and 21
- OU presents ‘Così fan tutte,’ Mozart’s comic masterpiece, on May 5 and 7
- Oakland Symphony Orchestra to present final concert of the season April 4
- Marc Brew, acclaimed disabled choreographer, shares passion for dance with Oakland University students
- SMTD Faculty, Student and Alumni News
- ‘Kaleidoscope Cabaret’ celebrates joy and the human experience
- Oakland Symphony Orchestra to present 25th Annual David Daniels Young Artists Concert
- OU faculty, alumni travel to South Africa for Music Exchange Festival
- OU to welcome John Holiday, countertenor, for Pontiac performance
- Film, theatre collaborations help craft unique courses for OU students
School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Varner Hall, Room 207 |
371 Varner Drive |
Rochester, 48309-4485
Academic Office:(248) 370-2030 | [email protected]
Academic Office:(248) 370-2030 | [email protected]
