At Michigan, this motivating force is MPulse Ann Arbor - a summer phenomenon on the University of Michigan campus carrying high school students from around the world to exciting new levels of excellence in music performance, music technology, musical theatre, theatre, and dance.

MPulse Ann Arbor provides an opportunity for approximately 200 young musicians and performing artists to gain exposure to the rigorous training provided by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Designed for students who are considering studying these areas in college, participants work with distinguished University of Michigan faculty and alumni while experiencing campus life in Ann Arbor.

Founded in 1880, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance is one of the finest performing arts schools in the United States. Encompassing programs in dance, music, musical theatre, and theatre, UM is consistently ranked among the top performing arts schools in the country when compared with performance-oriented conservatories or with prestigious academic departments of music.  Click here to listen to online recordings of UM ensembles.

During the MPulse Ann Arbor sessions, students have the opportunity to meet with admissions counselors from the School of Music, Theatre & Dance and to tour the campus.  Each session offers an information meeting devoted to the application and audition process for university programs.