Dr. Michael Brown

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Brown is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University in the School of Communication, specializing in musical theatre. He teaches singing techniques grounded in classical vocal performance. Michael is an active performer, engaging with both classical and musical theatre repertoires. He has appeared as a classical soloist in renowned works such as Fauré's Requiem, Haydn’s Creation, and Handel’s Messiah, contributing to the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra. His musical theatre projects include prominent performances with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Chicago Opera Theater, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Michael's theatre credits feature productions such as Camelot at the Drury Lane Theater, Woods at Mercury Theater, and Brigadoon at Music Lake. He has been a vital part of the Chicago choral community for a decade, performing with the Chicago Symphony Chorus. In addition to his performance endeavors, Michael has experience teaching through Northwestern University's National High School Institute cherub program, where he works with high school students from the Chicago area.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.