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Please join us in welcoming Karen Brown, UMS’s inaugural Chief Operating Officer. With more than two decades of leadership experience in the arts, Karen shares what drew her to UMS, her vision for the organization’s future, and the role she hopes to play in supporting the artists, audiences, and communities we serve.

Dance is constantly reinventing itself, and these choreographers are helping lead the way. Through bold experimentation, fearless performance, and deeply personal storytelling, they expand our understanding of what dance can be and…

Each year, UMS and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance select students for a unique internship experience. Students are paired with internationally renowned artists and companies, including dance,…

With Wynton Marsalis set to step down as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in June 2027, his upcoming Hill Auditorium…

Some of the most profound musical experiences ever written were created for the human voice. In the 26/27 season, UMS presents an extraordinary lineup of vocal and choral performances: Sounds of Unity…

World-renowned orchestras. Superstar soloists. Boundary-pushing chamber music and genre-defying collaborations. UMS’s 26/27 season is packed with unforgettable classical performances. Whether you’re a lifelong concertgoer or simply looking for a breathtaking live music…

With the University of Michigan’s campus-wide theme “Human Health and Well-Being” shaping the academic year ahead, UMS is diving into the powerful ways the arts can inspire healing, foster connection, and support…

Musical giants. Groundbreaking dance. No Safety Net theater. A focus on Arts & Wellness. Welcome to UMS’s 148th season.

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.