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Go behind the scenes as the stage is built for The State of Siege.

Last year, we worked with 400+ students and teachers during a residency with Ping Chong + Company. What happened may brighten your day.

“The UMS Ambassadors champion the mission and advance the goals of the University Musical Society through community engagement, financial support, and other volunteer services.”

Hailey Dukes and Amanda Krugliak are this season’s UMS Wallace Blogging Fellows.

Your Southeast Michigan arts & culture adventures, curated by UMS Blogging Fellow Amanda Krugliak.

“Who was your teacher?” It’s one of those inescapable questions every professional musician is asked regularly, in addition to, “How much did your instrument cost?,” “How old were you when you started playing?,” and “Are you sure that’s going to fit in the overhead compartment?”

We asked people to share with us what makes their life brilliant.

Learn more about UMS president Matthew VanBesien in this joint interview with Ken Fischer.

What will Ken Fischer do after he retires from UMS on June 30, 2017? Find out.