College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Darryl Taylor
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Join us for a master class featuring collegiate and pre-professional division competitors singing African American art song. Presented by...
Welcome Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
The Welcome Concert kicks off the three day George Shirley Vocal Competition. This year's opening concert focuses on celebrating our...
High School Vocal Master Class with Charsie Sawyer
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Guest clinician Dr. Charsie Sawyer (Professor Emeritus at Calvin University) presents a master class featuring high school division...
Harry T. Burleigh Vocal Master Class with Gregory Broughton
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Guest clinician Dr. Gregory Broughton (University of Georgia) presents a master class featuring vocalists singing African American art song....
"Owens at 100": Dr. Darryl Taylor Lecture
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Dr. Darryl Taylor, pioneering countertenor, scholar, and professor of voice at the University of California, Irvine, will present a lecture...
Spirituals Master Class with Robert Sims
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Guest clinician Robert Sims presents an interactive Master Class that explores the history and performance practice of spirituals featuring...
Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with George Shirley
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Tenor George Shirley, the Joseph Edgar Maddy Distinguished University Emeritus Professor of Voice, presents a master class featuring...
College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Lenora Green Turner
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Guest clinician Dr. Lenora Green Turner (University of Arkansas) presents a master class featuring collegiate and pre-professional...
College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with George Shirley and Louise Toppin
Part of the 2026 George Shirley Competition
Join us for a master class featuring collegiate and pre-professional division competitors singing African American art song. Presented by...
Winners' Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
Enjoy performances featuring the winners of this year's competition, with a reception to follow....
Placement and Special Prize Awards Ceremony: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
The 2026 George Shirley Competition Placement and Special Prize Award Ceremony begins at 6:45 pm. All participants are considered for...
Ethan Edwards, saxophone
Ethan Edwards, graduate student in Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation, performs a master's degree recital.
Spotlight Recital: Center Stage Strings Alumni
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as alumni...
Faculty Master Class: Amir Eldan, cello
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as SMTD...
Young Artist Concert Series
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free...
MPulse Faculty Showcase
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a performance...
Center Stage Strings @ A2 Summer Festival
This summer, take in the next generation of extraordinary string talent when Center Stage Strings performs at Top of the Park....
Master Class: Sheryl Staples, violin
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to attend as Sheryl...
Spotlight Solo Recital: Samuel Rosenthal, viola
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Violist Samuel Rosenthal performs a solo recital....
Young Artist Concert Series
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free...
MPulse Faculty Chamber Music
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free...
Spotlight Solo Recital: Daniel Wang, cello
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Cellist Daniel Wang performs a solo recital....
Young Artist Concert Series
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free...
MPulse Student Chamber Music Concert
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Student ensembles perform chamber music as part of the Center Stage Strings summer program....
Chamber Music Extravaganza
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free...
Spotlight Solo Recital: Christopher Yun, violin
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Violinist Christopher Yun performs a solo recital....
MPulse Student Chamber Music Concert
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Student ensembles perform chamber music as part of the Center Stage Strings summer program....
MPulse Student Chamber Music Concert
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Student ensembles perform chamber music as part of the Center Stage Strings summer program....
Finale: Young Artist Concert Series
Center Stage Strings - An MPulse Institute at the University of Michigan
Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free...
Bio
Every year, SMTD offers a vast array of performances in every discipline. Over 900 student performances take place during the academic year in our celebrated concert halls and theatres, and in our intimate recital halls. Each performance features artists at the beginning of their careers, before they go on to be recognized at the national level in their field. SMTD performances do far more than just provide curricular opportunities to students. They provide invaluable cultural enrichment to the community.
All revenue generated from ticket sales goes toward creating further educational performance opportunities for SMTD students.
