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UMS is delighted to host México’s Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería for their return to Hill Auditorium on January 21, along with Venezuelan trumpet virtuoso Pacho Flores for his UMS debut. Together, they…

2025 delivered unforgettable memories to UMS audiences, both on and off our stages! As the year comes to a close, let’s take a look back at some of our favorite moments: Seong-Jin…

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is one of the world’s largest celebrations of live performance, transforming Scotland every August into a whirlwind of new ideas, bold artistry, and global creativity. Each year, members…

This weekend marks a milestone for UMS Choral Union music director and conductor, Scott Hanoian, as he takes the podium for his 10th UMS presentation of Handel’s Messiah, a tradition that has…

UMS’s annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah is a beloved holiday tradition for the Ann Arbor community. This year, we are especially excited to welcome back four outstanding singers who first graced the…

TL;DR A U-M course where students attend live music, theater, and dance shows, meet artists, and explore how performance shapes everyday life — no experience needed! Students say: it opens your eyes…

Joe Malcoun is an early stage tech investor and co-founder of Cahoots, a coworking and event space in downtown Ann Arbor designed for connection and community. He’s also co-owner of The Blind…

Vancouver’s innovative Ballet BC made its much-anticipated UMS debut this October, culminating in two programs that brought packed audiences to standing ovations. In addition to their stunning performances in the Power Center,…

Nicknamed “Iceland’s Glenn Gould” by The New York Times and praised as “breathtakingly brilliant” by Gramophone, pianist Víkingur Ólafsson makes his much-anticipated UMS debut on October 24 with the Philharmonia Orchestra of…