Ann Arbor History: Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock in Hill Auditorium
A musical gem in Ann Arbor's history: One winter night in 1978 ultimately resulted in side four of the now-classic album, An Evening with Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea: In Concert.
Donor Spotlight: David Featherman
David Featherman and his wife Jo-Anna have been involved with UMS since the mid-1960s. They have hosted fundraising events, have attended many UMS events over the years, and are generous supporters of School Day Performances.
Fall 2020 Digital Events
UMS has just announced new digital events through December, including Wynton Marsalis' Sounds of Democracy and Messiah Mixtape!
September and October Digital Events
The 2020/21 season kicks off with digital presentations and live streams — all free-of-charge to audiences everywhere.
UMS Favorites at NPR’s Tiny Desk
Enjoy nine performances from past UMS artists playing NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
5 Free Digital Performing Arts Resources for the U-M Community
Through the U-M Library, students, faculty, and staff have free access to many incredible online arts resources. Discover five of our favorites.
Sticky Narratives and (Guilty) Pleasures: Exploring the Music of Dvořák
Guest contributor Doyle Armbrust shares the unabashed romance and masterful writing of Dvořák's music.
Reality Winner: Espionage or Whistle-Blowing?
A discussion of Reality Winner’s case with Brian Willen (lawyer and UMS board member), Barbara McQuade (U-M law professor and NBC News legal analyst), and Greg Stejskal (former FBI special agent).
Meet Cayenne Harris, UMS’s new VP for Education & Community Engagement
Harris will oversee UMS’s activities designed for K-12, university, and community audiences.
Camille A. Brown’s Inspirational Moves and Message
Camille A. Brown & Dancers mesmerized audiences, including workshops in K-12 schools, community dance events, a sold-out School Day Performance, and the UMS debut of ink.
The Way We Remember War
Britten's War Requiem is not the 1812 Overture, with its make-believe bravado. This is not about imagined valor — it’s about real people.