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Oakland University

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

371 Varner Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4485
(248) 370-2030
smtd@oakland.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Music
Minor in Jazz Studies
Minor in World Music
Minor in Music Technology
Minor in Dance

About the program

Oakland University's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance (MTD) is a leading center of performing arts education in southeast Michigan, offering outstanding educational and performance opportunities to undergraduate, graduate students, and community members. MTD students learn and grow as musicians, actors, dancers, designers, arts educators and researchers in a collaborative and supportive environment. Students choose to study music, theatre, and dance at Oakland for the excellence of its faculty and programs, which are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, National Association of Schools of Theatre, and National Association of Schools of Dance.

Acceptance rate

Oakland University has a generally high overall acceptance rate (around 88%), however, for the School of Music, Theatre and Dance it is likely more competitive, with a specific acceptance rate of 32% for certain graduate programs.

Faculty

Anthony Guest, M.F.A. , Jeremy Barnett, M.F.A., Joseph Beck, M.F.A., Laura Blanchard, Don Brewer, B.F.A., Denise Caston,, Kitty Dubin, M.A., Michael Duncan, Dana Gamarra, B.F.A., Milica Govich, M.F.A., David Gram, M.F.A., Kristin Gribbin, Beth Guest, M.F.A., Alissa Hetzner, Jake Hooker, Christa Koerner, M.F.A., Kerro Knox 3, M.F.A., Lynnae Lehfeldt, M.F.A., Leslie Littell, M.A., Whitney Locher, M.F.A., Thomas Mahard, B.A., Cat Menzies, B.M., Monica Lopez Orozco, Karen Sheridan, M.F.A., Josh Young, Sara Catheryn Wolf, Brandon A. Wright.

ALL SHOOK UP to be Presented at Meadow Brook Theatre

ALL SHOOK UP to be Presented at Meadow Brook Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 23, 2025

Travel back to the 1950s as Meadow Brook Theatre, in collaboration with Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, brings the musical All Shook Up to the stage.

FOOTLOOSE Comes To Meadow Brook Theatre

FOOTLOOSE Comes To Meadow Brook Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — December 20, 2024

FOOTLOOSE will explode on the Meadow Brook Theatre stage running January 8 through February 2, 2025, at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.

Student Blog: When Art Meets Impact

Student Blog: When Art Meets Impact

by Student Blogger: Reese Leif — December 1, 2024

Why do we create art? This broad yet poignant question is always plaguing the minds of performing arts practitioners, especially in light of trying and divisive global events.

Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation

Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation

by A.A. Cristi — November 6, 2024

The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.

Student Blog: Unpacking My Dramaturgy Experience

Student Blog: Unpacking My Dramaturgy Experience

by Student Blogger: Reese Leif — November 2, 2024

As I reflect on my dramaturgical education over the past two years – which feels like a lifetime but is really only the blink of an eye – it’s fascinating to see how my view of what dramaturgy is has shifted and transformed.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024

by — April 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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