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Jazz pianist Fred Hersch to recommend some of his favorite jazz pianists

How composers were pulled into the cultural conflicts waged during the Cold War.

Photo: Bassekou Kouyate and his band Ngoni Ba. They perform in Ann Arbor on February 7, 2014. Photo by Jens Schwarz. Music is culture and therefore it is a medium for social and…

Editor’s note: This post is a part of a series of conversations between educators in the K-12 community. Educators will offer suggestions and answer questions about integrating UMS School Day Performances or…

Photo: Kronos Quartet. Courtesy of the artist. We love this archival image of the Kronos Quartet. About 40 years ago, they started out as classical music’s original renegades and continue that cause…

Editor’s note: This post is a part of a series of conversations between educators in the K-12 community. Educators will offer suggestions and answer questions about integrating UMS School Day Performances or…

Legendary theater director Peter Brook’s career spans decades and the world. Explore it through our handy infographic.

Editor’s note: This post is a part of a series of conversations between educators in the K-12 community. Educators will offer suggestions and answer questions about integrating UMS School Day Performances or…

UMS Associate Programming Manager Liz Stover curates a playlist of her favorite “classical crossover”