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This season will be __________________ . That blank is yours to fill in. At UMS, we believe in personal experiences – interacting with performances in a way that is yours and yours…

In fall 2014, UMS launched a new Artist in “Residence” program. Five local artists were chosen to take “residence” at our performances. It’s been a pleasure getting to know this cohort throughout…

University of Michigan prof. Daniel Herwitz on Olver Mtukudzi’s music, the way it “comes out of the soil” of South Africa with it’s voice and political context and also speaks to everyone…

The fast changing environment of the 21st century poses new demands on artists. They must reach potential audiences in innovative and unexpected ways. To address these needs, the U-M School of Music,…

Following the March 25, 2015 UMS performance by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, pianist Jeremy Denk (who performed with the group) spent some time with the students from the University…

  Students at Farmington High School created their own dances in a post-show workshop led by UMS Education Coordinator Terri Park. Learn more about how UMS engages the community and check out…

After attending a school day dance performance by Abraham.In.Motion students talk out and share their thoughts! Did you attend a performance recently? Share your thoughts on UMS Lobby. 

How Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester’s intentional “tailored tux” aesthetic expands their programming range and opens the minds of minds of audiences.

Editor’s note: This post is a part of a series by U-M student and UMS intern Hillary Kooistra, who’s covering our free UMS Night School: Curious About Dance workshop series. Moving Forward…