The University of Michigan Adult Summer Intensives

SMTD's Adult Summer Intensives are a collection of professional-level workshops hosted U-M's School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Spanning topics such as band conducting, cultural art song, choral conducting, and more, these Adult Summer Intensives offer specialized focus in a variety of areas for those who are...

• Undergraduate students looking to SMTD for graduate study
• Working professionals seeking out professional development opportunities
• Enthusiasts hoping to learn more about specific topics
• And everyone in between

Those interested in learning more may find a listing of SMTD's 2025 offerings below. Feel free to visit each program's website below to learn more about what they have to offer next summer:

• American Saxophone Academy
• Band Conducting & Pedagogy Workshop
• Choral Conducting Symposium
• Michigan Movement Performance Project
• Singing Down the Barriers

Housing Information
Housing and meals are available for all of our in-person workshops. Please see the important information below:

• Participants will be staying in the Baits II Dormitory and having meals in the Bursley Dormitory Dining Hall, both on U-M's North Campus
• Applicants must select their housing + meals choice by March 1st or they will not be able to acquire it for the workshop
• Important room details:
  • 1) Rooms are shared / double occupancy
  • 2) Bathrooms are shared
  • 3) Dorm rooms do not have AC
  • 4) Participant is in charge of bringing their own bed linens, pillows, towels, and toiletries

NOTE: Participating in SMTD's Summer Adult Intensives are open only to participants 18 years of age or older.

For questions about these programs, please email us at smtd-youthandadult@umich.edu.
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.