Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Name: Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Address: 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, MI, 48309, US
Telephone: (248) 370-2030
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Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) is a leading center of performing arts

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 and graduate students. SMTD students enjoy small classes to learn and grow as musicians, actors and dancers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

04/25/2025

Wishing all the talented students, faculty, and staff at Oakland University’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance a fantastic summer break! 🎉

Enjoy every moment, and come back in the fall inspired and ready to shine on stage and beyond!

04/25/2025

TAKEOVER ALERT!

Tune in this Saturday to get a behind the scenes perspective on the Advanced Directing projects with Margaret Gahagen, who plays Della in The Cake.

04/23/2025

This weekend catch a double feature with The Cake & The Tangled Skirt!

From April 24-27, come to the Lab Theatre to experience two advanced directing projects directed by two of our very own students! Tickets are available at the door and at etix.com!

04/22/2025

🎓 Join us in celebrating Lara Alami, who graduates this semester with her Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance!

🎶 Her original composition Use Your Voice for Kindness will premiere at A Beacon of Hope: The Music of Detroit Composers, presented by the Community Chorus of Detroit, along with works by Stacey Gibbs, Brandon Waddles, Dorian Dillard II, Edward Maki-Schramm & more.

📍 Christ Church Detroit
📅 Fri, May 16 @ 8 PM & Sat, May 17 @ 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets available April 27

🎶You don’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate Detroit’s powerful choral voices!

04/21/2025

Congratulations to our very own OU Brass Band for their stellar performances at the North American Brass Band Association! They competed against many brass bands across North America and secured 2nd Place in the First Section! On top of this win, our OU Brass Quartet won 3rd place in the Brass Ensembles competition.

Way to go Grizzlies!

04/16/2025

🎶 A Night to Remember at Orchestra Hall 🎶

Join the Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Chorus, bass-baritone Evan Ross, and the Lake Orion High School Choir for a gala season finale like no other — Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 PM at Detroit’s Orchestra Hall! 🌟

Conducted by Professors Gregory Cunningham and Michael A. Mitchell, this unforgettable evening features:

✨ Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”
✨ The North American premiere of Eric Whitacre’s “Sleep” (orchestral/choral arrangement by Jim Clement)
✨ The monumental Prologue to Boito’s opera Mefistofele, featuring 100+ chorus members, balcony brass, and Evan Ross as Mefistofele.

🎟️ Tickets: $30 General | $25 OU Employees/Seniors | $12 Non-OU Students
🎟️ FREE Rush Tickets available for OU students (with Grizz ID) at the box office up to 1 hour before the show!

➡️ Grab your seats now! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/31171025/oakland-symphony-orchestra-and-oakland-university-symphonic-chorus-detroit-orchestra-hall-oakland-university

04/16/2025

We had a series of fabulous performances from our theatre seniors at last night’s MaTilDa Awards!

PC: Crystal Orser ( )

04/15/2025

Tonight! Come celebrate the achievements of our theatre students in Varner Recital Hall!

04/14/2025

Congratulations to all music students for winning MaTilDa Awards this past weekend!

04/13/2025

You have one last chance to see the Young Choreographer Forum, TODAY at 2pm in Varner Studio Theatre!

PC: Crystal Orser ( )

04/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Jazz Singers concert!

PC: Jeff Dunn ( )

04/12/2025

We had a full house for our 50th anniversary World Music Concert! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate!

04/11/2025

The 2024/2025 Music Gala is Tomorrow!!

🎶✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Music Gala on April 12, 2025, at Varner Recital Hall! 🎭🎻

Celebrate the incredible achievements of Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance students and honor this year’s MaTilDa Award recipients. 🌟

📅 Date: April 12, 2025
📍 Location: Varner Recital Hall
⏰ Time: 7 PM
💰 Tickets: $25

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84704722/music-gala-rochester-varner-recital-hall-oakland-university

🎟 OU students: Complimentary rush tickets available at the box office up to 1 hour before the performance with a Grizz ID.

Don’t miss this spectacular night of music and celebration! 🎼✨

04/11/2025

Meet the production team of A Year With Frog & Toad!

04/11/2025

🎻✨ Experience the beauty of live classical music! Join the Oakland University Chamber Orchestra this Sunday, April 13 at 3PM in Varner Recital Hall for an unforgettable afternoon of music.

🎟️ Tickets are just $10 — OR grab a complimentary rush ticket with your Grizz ID at the box office up to one hour before the show!

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/46590222/chamber-orchestra-rochester-varner-recital-hall-oakland-university

Don’t miss this showcase of talent from the OU School of Music, Theatre and Dance!

04/10/2025

Mark your calendars for April 15th! In Varner Recital Hall, our theatre seniors will showcase their talents and skills! Tickets are available at etix.com or at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51873365/senior-celebration-and-matilda-awards-rochester-varner-recital-hall-oakland-university

04/10/2025

Meet the cast and production team of A Year With Frog & Toad!

04/10/2025

✨ A weekend of music with Joe Santoni! ✨

OU Alum Joe Santoni (‘14) returns to Varner Hall for a special concert on Sunday, April 13 at 7:00 PM! From the opera stage to international tours with Disney’s DCapella, Joe has built an incredible career—now he’s back to share his journey through song.

Want to see him in action before the concert? Join us for his Master Class/Workshop on Friday, April 11 at 4:00 PM, where he’ll work with singers and campus a ca****la groups in a dynamic vocal session!

📍 Varner Hall
🎤 Master Class: Friday, April 11 | 4:00 PM
🎶 Concert: Sunday, April 13 | 7:00 PM

Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend of music!

Address

371 Varner Drive
Rochester, MI
48309

Telephone

(248) 370-2030

Website

http://www.oakland.edu/smtd/

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