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Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative music-making, the Grammy-winning Imani Winds returns to Ann Arbor on October 26 in a special performance with composer-percussionist Andy Akiho. Their collaboration, The Belonging Project, stands…

Herbie Hancock’s career is a remarkable journey through the evolution of modern music, marked by constant innovation, genre-defying collaborations, and groundbreaking achievements. From his early days as a child prodigy in Chicago…

Shostakovich’s gripping Symphony No. 5 will be heard on a UMS presentation for the first time in more than two decades! Explores the symphony’s dramatic history and why its chilling power still resonates today.

Smooth vibes. Legendary grooves. Before he was topping the charts with smooth, genre-blending hits, Boz Scaggs was a kid growing up in Texas with a love for blues, R&B, and soul. Over…

 Mary Roeder has been on staff at UMS for nearly 20 years. In her role as associate director of programming, her responsibility is to scout out innovative new dance and theater…

UMS is pleased to announce Shanzell Page as the 25/26 season’s UMS/UM-Flint Artist in Residence. Shanzell is a Flint-rooted, Detroit-based movement artist, educator, and cultural strategist with over 30 years of experience…

Discover how the ‘Dies Irae,’ a melodic symbol of doom dating back to the 13th century, became an icon of film and pop culture.

On August 27, 2025 the Michigan House of Representatives passed a preliminary budget that completely eliminates state government funding for arts and culture. This proposal serves to decimate Michigan’s creative sector, threaten…

Five international debuts. One epic night. Meet the stars of our 2025/26 Season opening performance.