Grand Night for Singing
Join us for this annual celebration of singing! This popular concert showcases an array of choral and vocal music performed by the Chamber Choir, Orpheus Singers, University Choir, Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Glee Club, Department of Musical Theatre, and Department of Voice & Opera.
Lord of the Rings Symphony
A symphonic journey from the Shire to Mordor.
Journey to Middle-earth as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings Howard Shore’s unforgettable Lord of the Rings soundtrack to life at Hill Auditorium along with mezzo-soprano Kaitlyn Lusk and the U-M Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs.
The score for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy has been hailed as some of the greatest film music ever written. Sweeping in scope, it is a musical interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth — an operatic tapestry of cultures, histories, languages and peopl
Robert Boardman, conductor
Matthew Abernathy, chorus director
University Choir - "Joyful Melodies"
Though separated by nearly 200 years, Nathaniel Dett and J.S. Bach in their own distinct ways used familiar melodies to show joy and praise in their cantatas. Presenting two seminal works, Christ lag in Todesbanden (BWV 4) and Chariot Jubilee, this concert will feature student instrumentalists and soloists.
Matthew Abernathy, conductor.
Michigan Men's Glee Club - Fall Hill Concert
Be a part of this storied tradition! The Men’s Glee Club – the oldest student organization on campus – entertains audiences of all ages with its annual fall concert. Conducted by Matthew Abernathy.
Collage Concert
Don’t miss this extraordinary one-night-only event! The Collage Concert highlights the incredible range of SMTD ensembles and programs, with students performing one riveting work after another without pause.
Michigan Men's Glee Club - Winter Tour
Michigan Men’s Glee Club travels to the University of Notre Dame for a collaborative concert with the Notre Dame Glee Club.
Orff - CARMINA BURANA
The U-M Chamber Choir, University Choir, and Orpheus Singers join with the University Symphony Orchestra for a collaborative concert.
Kenneth Kiesler, Conductor
Matthew Abernathy, Chorus Director
Michigan Men's Glee Club - Spring Hill Concert
Be a part of this storied tradition! The Men’s Glee Club – the oldest student organization on campus – entertains audiences of all ages with its annual spring concert. Featuring a World Premiere by Syrian-American composer Kareem Roustom.
Conducted by Matthew Abernathy.
University Choir Concert
The University Choir performs masterworks 6 times each year in Hill Auditorium. A large SATB choir, the ensemble is open to all U-M students by audition, with extensive rehearsals and performances. Matthew Abernathy, conductor.
Grand Prize Carnegie Hall Concert - MidAmerica International Conducting Competition
Poulenc Gloria
Carnegie Hall - Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage
https://www.midamerica-music.com/conductors-repertoire-2026
Michigan Men's Glee Club Tour (Nashville)
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club
Spring Tour 2026
In collaboration with Montgomery Bell Academy Choirs
Downtown Presbyterian Church
154 Rep. John Lewis Way N
Nashville, TN 37219
3:00pm Concert
More info at: https://ummgc.org/tour
Michigan Men's Glee Club Tour (New Orleans)
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club
Spring Tour 2026
Temple Sinai
6227 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
7:00pm Concert
More info at: https://ummgc.org/tour
Michigan Men's Glee Club Tour (Houston)
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club
Spring Tour 2026
In collaboration with Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Duncan Recital Hall - Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston, TX 77005
7:00pm Concert
More info at: https://ummgc.org/tour
Michigan Men's Glee Club Tour (Austin)
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club
Spring Tour 2026
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
5455 Bee Caves Rd
West Lake Hills, TX
7:30pm Concert
More info at: https://ummgc.org/tour
Michigan Men's Glee Club Tour (Dallas)
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club
Spring Tour 2026
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
1835 Young St
Dallas, TX
7:00pm Concert
More info at: https://ummgc.org/tour
Men's Glee Club - Spring Hill Concert
Matthew Abernathy, music director
Tickets: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/11-april-2026-2/
Michigan Youth Chamber Singers - Winter Concert
https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/youth-programs/michigan-youth-ensembles/mycs/#rehearsal
Collage Concert 2026
The most highly anticipated performance event of the year, the Collage Concert features the incredible range of SMTD ensembles and programs, with students performing one riveting work after another without pause.
Tickets: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/17-january-2026/
Male Vocal Arts Day (MVAD)
Male Vocal Arts Day is a day devoted to fostering musical passion and building choral community. We hope to simulate a real college rehearsal experience! Directors and other staff are invited to participate in the Director’s Chat with our own Dr. Matthew Abernathy. The day will culminate in a free public concert at the historic Hill Auditorium, where the high school singers will perform together with the Men's and Women's Glee Clubs, who will also showcase additional pieces from their current concert repertoire. Feel free to invite friends and family!
https://ummgc.org/mvad
Michigan Youth Chamber Singers - Fall Concert
https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/youth-programs/michigan-youth-ensembles/mycs/#rehearsal
Michigan Men's Glee Club - Fall Hill Concert
Featuring a world premiere commission by Shara Nova.
Matthew Abernathy, music director
Tickets: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/08-november-2025-2/
Band & Choir Collaborative Concert
Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms
Matthew Abernathy, chorus master
Grand Night for Singing
Join us for our annual vocal and choral tapestry concert highlighting all facets of singing! Featuring the Chamber Choir, Orpheus Singers, University Choir, Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Glee Club.
https://smtd.umich.edu/event/21-september-2025/
University of Michigan - Choral Conducting Symposium
Conducting Faculty
More Information: https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/adult-programs/choral-conducting-symposium/
MPulse Vocal Arts Institute
Choral Faculty
https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/youth-programs/mpulse/
Brazil Tour
Master Chorale of Tampa Bay & Orquestra Sinfônica de Sorocaba
Cultural Exchange
Mahler - Symphony No. 3
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay (Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director)
The Florida Orchestra (Michael Francis, Music Director)
Mahler - Symphony No. 3
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay (Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director)
The Florida Orchestra (Michael Francis, Music Director)
Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem
The University of Tampa Choirs
Matthew Abernathy, conductor
Radiant Visions
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
Draper World Premiere
Hagen The Notebooks of Leonardo DaVinci
Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director
Radiant Visions
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
Draper World Premiere
Hagen The Notebooks of Leonardo DaVinci
Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director
Spring Choral Concert
The University of Tampa Choirs
Matthew Abernathy & Rodney Shores, conductors
Walton - Belshazzar's Feast
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay (Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director)
The Florida Orchestra (Michael Francis, Music Director)