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Donor Spotlight: Joel Howell and Linda Samuelson
Joel Howell and Linda Samuelson have lived in Ann Arbor since the early 1980s and are avid arts supporters in our community. Learn about their connection to the arts, to UMS, and to composer Philip Glass.
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Klaviercular Is Locked In: A Pianomaxxing Influencer Takes on Two Epic UMS Concerts
If you’ve spent any time in the stranger corners of classical music TikTok lately, you may have encountered Klaviercular — the self-described “pianomaxxing” influencer who has turned extreme piano listening into a…
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Collaboration and Camaraderie with the Karajan-Akademie
Earlier in March, UMS hosted a weeklong residency with the Karajan-Akademie, the Berliner Philharmoniker’s prestigious training program that provides talented young musicians from around the globe with hands-on experience and scholarships to…
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From TikTok to the Stage: 3 Reasons to See Jeremy Nedd’s ‘From Rock to Rock’
How does a dance move born in a single neighborhood end up on the screens of millions of people? Or as an “emote” in a video game like Fortnite? In from rock…
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From Classroom to Concert Hall: Highlights from the JLCO Residency
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s February 2026 residency brought music, inspiration, and community connection to life, featuring engaging conversations with Wynton Marsalis, student performances, and visits that left a lasting mark…
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Martha Graham’s Centennial Celebration in Ann Arbor
Martha Graham Dance Company returned to the Power Center stage to celebrate its 100th anniversary with three unforgettable performances and a dynamic lineup of events. The week brought together company dancers, U-M…
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Donor Spotlight: Martha Darling and Gil Omenn
Martha Darling and Gil Omenn have lived in Ann Arbor for more than 25 years and have been avid arts supporters in our community, serving on the boards of UMS and the…
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Miles and Trane on Record: A Critic’s Favorites
Miles and Trane on Record: A Critic’s Favorites Mark Stryker is the writer and producer of the documentary film The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit (2025, now streaming on Prime Video)….
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Miles Davis and John Coltrane at 100
Detroit-based author and jazz historian Mark Stryker shares some historical context behind the lasting legacies of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in advance of UMS’s presentation of a centennial tribute to the…
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