EXCELcast: Project Trio
Project Trio is an eclectic group from Brooklyn, NY, whose music defies genres and expectations. In this EXCELcast with Jonathan Kuuskoski, the group discusses tactics on establishing a unique performing […]
EXCELcast: Christopher Koelsch
In this EXCELcast Christopher Koelsch, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Opera, talks about his own position as well as transitioning from a performing arts student into an entrepreneurial […]
EXCELcast: Paolo Debuque
Follow Melissa Coppola and Paolo Debuque in a conversation about the Meridian Vocal Ensemble. This EXCELcast features some of Paolo’s thoughts and inspiration for creating the ensemble, as well as […]
EXCELcast: Yarn/Wire
Yarn/Wire is a percussion and piano quartet, and one of the laureates of the MPrize. In this EXCELcast, they talk about their origins as an ensemble, as well as the […]
EXCELcast: Britt Baron
In this EXCELcast, EXCEL director Jonathan Kuuskoski interviews with Britt Baron, SMTD Alumna and cast member of the Netflix series: GLOW (Glowing Ladies Of Wrestling). Baron discusses the process she […]
Theresa Walle: Music as Communication
Theresa Walle is a fourth-year student at the University of Michigan. She is pursuing a BM in Vocal Performance, a BA in Communication Studies, and a minor in German Studies. […]
EXCELcast: Aaron Dworkin
In this EXCELcast, Aaron Dworkin—former Dean of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance—discusses his 2017-2018 courses offered at the University. Aaron Dworkin is the founder of the Sphinx Organization, […]
EXCELcast: International Contemporary Ensemble
The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is an ensemble that is “transforming the way music is created and experienced.” In this EXCELcast, follow Jonathan Kuuskoski as he asks ICE members Ross […]
Grace Bydalek: Musical Theatre & Magazines
Grace had many dreams as a child. And just as her dreams were diverse and ever-changing back then, her dreams continue to change to this day. “I hoped to be […]
EXCEL Open Lab: Internship Roundtable
This EXCEL Open Lab is focused on internship applications. Internship information for UMS 21st Century Internship Program as well as EXCEL. There will be breakfast goodies and a great deal […]
Funding Deadlines & Events
The EXCEL Enterprise Fund is a fund set aside for students to receive micro grants of $1,000. Students must have a well-driven plan for either individual support or team projects […]
EXCELcast: Jade Simmons
In this EXCELcast, Jonathan Kuuskoski talks with Jade Simmons—talented pianist, power speaker, and “self”-preneur—about her career as an artist and how other artists can successfully build their own careers. “Today […]
Carolina Heredia: “Khemia”
Carolina’s exposure to the arts goes far deeper than the experiences she gained at the post-secondary level. “I have always been involved with the arts. My mom, a dancer herself, […]
Pandora Challenge: Music and Social Impact
Pandora Challenge: Music and Social Impact The Pandora Challenge will kickoff on September 25 at 6:00–9:00 at the Duderstadt Center. The challenge centers around launching a national marketing and playlist […]
Teagan Faran: Red Shoe Company
When she was young, Teagan attended her brother’s orchestra concert where they played “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” It was at that moment that she claims she knew she had to […]
How we EXCEL!
EXCEL is Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Career Empowerment & Leadership. The name says everything; EXCEL helps its students integrate vital aspects of real-world skills—such as marketing, business relations, storytelling, social impact, […]
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