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Open to all, regardless of musical experience, the ensemble isn’t trying to harmonize or blend. “Everybody is trying to sound their own specific way, very loudly.”

Announcing UMS’s 24/25 Season! Explore an outstanding performance lineup, including the Berliner Philharmoniker, piano phenoms, groundbreaking dance, provocative theater, jazz greats, and so much more.

Much of the composer’s work was forgotten or lost. Now she’s starting to receive the recognition she deserves.

Our 23/24 season finale with The Philadelphia Orchestra and UMS Choral Union also features the UMS debuts of two phenomenal singers — soprano Ying Fang and baritone Will Liverman.

Today, on April 1, 2024, UMS is delighted to announce our latest innovation. Tiny Series Brochures are arriving just in time for our new season announcement!

In Hines, Armstrong found an artist whose instrumental technique rivaled his own, and together on stage and on record they cajoled each other to even loftier musical heights.

Learn how unauthorized ticket resellers like TheHillAuditorium.com negatively impact audiences, artists, and presenters like UMS.

To celebrate this bonus day, UMS staff members contributed songs for a playlist of their favorite bonus tracks (and other leap day songs!)

Late conductor Seiji Ozawa left a profound impact on the University of Michigan community through three decades of UMS performances in Hill Auditorium, as well as another meaningful connection. U-M President Santa Ono shares his fond memories of Ozawa on our blog.