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Teaching the N-Word
In conjunction with No Safety Net Series: Underground Railroad Game, Emily Bernard explains her experience with the N-word — its use, its history, and its meaning for African-American culture.
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Behind the Scenes: St. Lawrence String Quartet
On Sunday, January 20, 2018, the St. Lawrence String Quartet performs all six of Haydn’s Op. 20 string quartets in a special immersive concert. We set down with members of the quartet to chat about what makes these quartets special and what concertgoers can look forward to at this performance.
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Behind the Scenes: University of Michigan Students Perform with New York Philharmonic
As part of the UMS residency with New York Philharmonic, Jamie and Jessica, students from the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance, performed on stage with the orchestra at Hill Auditorium.
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Behind the Scenes: 2017 New York Philharmonic Visit in Photos
As part of the 2017-18 UMS season, the New York Philharmonic visited Ann Arbor for three concerts and many educational residency activities in November 2017. Here are some of our favorite photos captured during the residency.
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Announcing 2017-18 UMS Artists in Residence
UMS is pleased to announce the fourth installment of our Artists in Residence program. As part of the program, we’re asking area artists to take “residence” at our performances. The goal of…
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December 1, 2017: Your Arts & Culture Adventure Picks
Your Southeast Michigan arts & culture adventures, curated by UMS Blogging Fellow Hailey Dukes.
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Behind the Scenes: Off The Grid
UMS and the New York Philharmonic went Off The Grid for two pop-up concerts.
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Faculty Spotlight: “Written in Water” in U-M Classrooms
Faculty share their experience of Ragamala Dance Company’s “Written in Water” in the classroom.