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Announcing our 2015-2016 season!
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…
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UMS Artists in “Residence”: Spring 2015 Update!
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…
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U-M Prof. Daniel Herwitz on Oliver Mtukudzi
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…
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Student Spotlight: Artist Internships for the 21st Century
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,…
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Q&A with Pianist Jeremy Denk
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…
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UMS K-12 Workshops
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…