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Student Experience: K-12 TalkOuts
Our TalkOut project for K-12 students involves speaking and listening (two core K-12 learning competencies) and creating a sharing ripple that allows the experience of a UMS School Day Performance to live…
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Thinking about dance?
We’re asking our audiences to share their thoughts about dance this season. See our gallery collection of these dance post-it notes. And if you’re looking for adventure, play our UMS Adventure Card…
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Behind the Scenes with Fred Hersch
Jazz pianist Fred Hersch to recommend some of his favorite jazz pianists
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A Slice Of Cold War History With Kremerata Baltica
How composers were pulled into the cultural conflicts waged during the Cold War.
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The Power of Music in Mali
Photo: Bassekou Kouyate and his band Ngoni Ba. They perform in Ann Arbor on February 7, 2014. Photo by Jens Schwarz. Music is culture and therefore it is a medium for social and…
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Educator Conversations: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Editor’s note: This post is a part of a series of conversations between educators in the K-12 community. Educators will offer suggestions and answer questions about integrating UMS School Day Performances or…
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Archival Photo: Kronos Quartet
Photo: Kronos Quartet. Courtesy of the artist. We love this archival image of the Kronos Quartet. About 40 years ago, they started out as classical music’s original renegades and continue that cause…
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Educator Conversations: Compagnie Käfig
Editor’s note: This post is a part of a series of conversations between educators in the K-12 community. Educators will offer suggestions and answer questions about integrating UMS School Day Performances or…
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A [brief] UMS History Presentation: Peter Brook
Legendary theater director Peter Brook’s career spans decades and the world. Explore it through our handy infographic.