University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Kara, you will NOT automatically be considered for LSA if you are not accepted into the theatre program. If you want to be considered for both LSA and the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, you do need to apply as a dual applicant. It's the same application--you will need to update your answers to the preliminary questions on the online application.

Genise, ideally, we would like you to be able to transfer in with sophomore standing. We do have prerequisites for Musical Theatre transfer students: college-level coursework (or its equivalent) in ballet, piano, voice and music-theory. You will still be expected to complete the introductory Musical Theatre courses if admitted to the program at Michigan.

Cool, I understand completely thank you :)

Sarah--Yes, please do indicate the songs you have sung for all the roles you have performed. Also, you are not able to apply for a dual degree as a transfer student. It is, however, something you may consider once you are admitted as a student here.

Are transfers allowed to send video auditions?

Last name, please! Make sure to categorize your rep by genre too (classical separate from jazz, musical theatre, etc.).

It's in your best interest to indicate something, but we understand that audition repertoire may change. Once you receive approval for your audition, you may contact our Auditions Coordinator with any requested changes to your repertoire.

Andrea, we can't really assess the exact number of credits that will transfer without a complete review of your transcript. Ideally, we would like you to be able to transfer in as a sophomore. Please note that we have prerequisites for Musical Theatre transfer students: college-level coursework (or its equivalent) in ballet, piano, voice and music-theory.

Thanks!

Holly, yes, please indicate MP for memorized pieces that you performed publicly.

alright, thank you!

Madelyn, since you won't be auditioning for another year at least, you may want to wait to settle on your audition pieces. You never know how your voice may change and what pieces may be most appropriate for you a year from now. That said, it would be in your best interests to prepare a song that is pre-1965 just to ensure that your choice meets the audition requirements.

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you!

There is no pre-screening requirement for applicants to the MM in Music Education with Certification. The audition requirements will match those for undergraduate cello performance: http://www.music.umich.edu/departments/strings/auditions_ug.htm

I was actually wondering the same thing.

Thank You!

Catherine--Sorry we didn't get to this sooner! Michigan is actually in Eastern time zone too. No worries, the deadline is not fixed to the hour.

Thanks for getting back. The website wasn't specific to time like some of the other schools. We got her done around 10pm. Now just waiting for the audition approval. We were told my daughter could get her Rep list done up to 2 weeks before the audition date, we'll send in the headshot then as well. According to what you know is that right?

The repertoire list should have been included with the application (uploaded with the resume). It's not too late, though; you can email the rep list at your earliest convenience to smtd.admissions@umich.edu. Be sure to include your daughter's name, contact info and UMID (if known).

You may also want to review the audition requirements for ... Read MoreMusical Theatre: http://www.music.umich.edu/departments/mustheatre/auditions.htm. Your daughter should bring with her to the audition her resume stapled to an 8x10 photograph, as well as a brief personal statement. It is not necessary for you to mail the headshot prior to the audition date.

Please feel free to contact the SMTD Admissions Office with any further questions: 734-764-0593.