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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Musicology

Bachelor of Music in Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation

Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Theory

Bachelor of Music in Music & Technology

Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance & Sacred Music

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Bachelor of Music in Strings Performance

Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance

Bachelor of Music in Performance: Winds & Percussion

Bachelor of Music in Performance: Multiple Wind Instruments

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Performance: Winds & Percussion

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Performance: Voice

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Performance: Strings

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Performance: Piano

Bachelor of Musical Arts in Performance: Organ

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance: Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance: Directing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz & Contemplative Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interarts Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Science in Sound Engineering

Bachelor of Theatre Arts

Minor in Music

Minor in Musical Theatre Composition

Minor in Popular Music Studies

Minor in Dance

Minor in Playwriting

Minor in Theatre Design & Production

Minor in Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship

Minor in Global Arts & Ethnic Studies


U-M theatre students benefit from the diversity and sophistication offered by a large first-class institution, while enjoying the intimate atmosphere of the Department of Theatre & Drama. We have a low student-to-faculty ratio and faculty members are friendly and accessible. Theatre at Michigan presents a stimulating blend of cultural diversity, intellectual rigor, and professional experience for students, professionals, and academics. It is a stimulating place to learn and to grow, where the prevailing atmosphere is one of family.

Notable Alumni Include:

James Earl Jones, Arthur Miller, Christine Lahti, Gilda Radner, David Paymer



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Past Student Productions

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The Liar in Broadway The Liar
(10/25/19 - 11/3/19)
University of Michigan-Flint Theatre & Dance Dept

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