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After a summer break, it was a joy to return to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for a three-week residency of performances and events in September. In total, over 1,300 people registered or purchased…

From meditation to metal, discover the sonic textures of noise music in a “night crawl” between two pillar concert spaces in Ypsilanti.

K-12 educational opportunities are core pieces of UMS’s mission that require significant resources. This year, a generous group of friends took a creative approach to show their support.

As the exciting 2024 Olympic Games begin in Paris, we revisit the spectacular international competition-winning performances by 24/25 season guest artists Seong-Jin Cho and Yunchan Lim.

Our 24/25 Chamber Arts Series welcomes back friends like the Takács Quartet, plus the exciting UMS debuts of Branford Marsalis, the Escher Quartet, and the Rosamunde Quartet. Preview all six programs in Rackham Auditorium.

One of the great perks of working at UMS is hearing about our patrons’ cherished memories and the beautiful relationships that can blossom through shared arts experiences. Howard Bond revisits his favorite UMS moments, and tells us why he’s excited to sponsor the Berliner Philharmoniker this Fall​.

In the summer of 2023, Yo-Yo Ma’s management team approached UMS about an opportunity to host a one-of-a-kind musical gathering. After months of complex planning and preparation, this project came fully to life with a residency by the Orchestra of the Americas and culminating performance with Yo-Yo Ma and Kayhan Kalhor.

With a generous gift of $5 million, University of Michigan alumna Eileen Weiser and her husband Richard “Dick” Caldarazzo establish the Weiser Caldarazzo Iconic Artists Endowment Fund at UMS.