Tag: Music
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Before the Multimedia Rooms, There Was the “Computer Lab”
More than a decade ago, U-M alum Alex O’Neill, later known as Ayokay, and his friend Mikael Temrowski wrote and recorded their first single “Kings of Summer” together at the now multimedia rooms. Recently, the duo returned to where their creative journey began and reflected on how much the Duderstadt
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U-M SMTD Alumni Concert Tour in Detroit
Seven proud alumni of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance—now performing together as Racing Mount Pleasant—are bringing their multi-city concert tour home to Detroit this January. The band has been gaining momentum following the release of their newest album, Racing Mount Pleasant, which debuted this August under the
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U-M PAT Student Wins Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award
The 2024 Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award for Emerging Leaders in Entertainment Technology, honors a female college student whose studies in the fields of entertainment and technology have shown exceptional promise. The 2024 award was presented to two students, including Emelia Piane, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan who is majoring
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“In This, My Singing” Available Now
A new music release by Maggie Reed In This, My Singing: A Collection of Art Songs Composed by Women Maggie Reed, Soprano, music teacher and recent graduate from the U-M School of Music, Theater and Dance released a new collection of music in December. The album features 15 songs by
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Igniting Growth
RECENT EVENT: January 8-20, 2025 Reception: Thursday, January 9, 4:30-6:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery Armani PlantSeeds / Artist & ProducerRichard Moizio / Painter This is an interactive exhibit, bring your earbuds and smartphone to enjoy the full experience. Growth can come from outside inspiration, life experiences, pain, illness, etc. This
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Come Sunday
RECENT RECORDING: Audio Studios In late fall, Touch of Blue New American Vocal Ensemble recorded a cover of Duke Ellington’s jazz classic Come Sunday using the Duderstadt Center’s Audio Studios. The piece is a staple in Touch of Blue’s repertoire, and with this recording, the ensemble hopes to share their
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Some Restless Circus On “Sonny’s Blues” (by James Baldwin) by John Cage
Recent Event: Duderstadt Center Video Studio Digital Music Ensemble, University of Michigan Performance given in 17 parts all determined textually, sonically, and visually by the score “Circus On” by John Cage (©1979 Peters Edition). The text chosen for this performance is “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin, a short story Baldwin wrote
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Whoop House
Recent Exhibit: Duderstadt Center Gallery January 13-20, 2023 Friday, January 13, 6-9 pm Opening Reception (perform, watch, hang out, meet the artist) Starting Friday there is going to be an opportunity for students, faculty, and other community members to interact with a project called Whoop House, designed by UMS artist
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Songs for Democracy – accepting entries through December 1st!
November 17 Update: Entry Deadline has been extended to December 1! Songs for Democracy seeks entries of songs with (optional) accompanying cover art that will move our democracy forward. All genres accepted. Collaborations between writers, composers, performers, and visual artists encouraged. Grand prize is $3000.00. Previous Post:Join us at the