University Musical Society

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The University Musical Society (UMS) is a not-for-profit performing arts presenter located on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was established in December 1880. While UMS is affiliated with the University of Michigan and is a regular collaborator with many university units, UMS supports itself through ticket sales, foundation and government grants, corporate and individual contributions, and endowment income.

UMS now hosts approximately 75 performances and more than 100 educational events each season. UMS presents performances in different venues located in Ann Arbor, each particularly suited to the events that occur there. These venues are not owned or operated by UMS and are rented for each performance.

## History

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UMS was founded locally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by local townspeople, university faculty, staff, and students who came together to perform Messiah (Handel). Their first performance of Handel's Messiah was done in December 1879. The group was led by Professor Henry Simmons Frieze and conducted by Professor Calvin Cady, and they called themselves The Choral Union. Since then, the Messiah has been performed annually by the group during the holiday season.

Many members of the newly founded Choral Union were also affiliated with the university. For this reason, the University Musical Society was established in December 1880.[1] UMS included both the University Orchestra and Choral Union. Throughout the year, the groups presented a series of concerts that featured their two groups as well as local and visiting performing artists.

UMS has continued to grow and bring in performing artists, including internationally renowned orchestras, dance and chamber ensembles, jazz, Opera, and Theatre. This year marks UMS' 144th season. UMS's current president is Matthew VanBesien, former president of the New York Philharmonic.[1]

## Mission statement

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To inspire individuals and enrich communities by connecting audiences and artists in uncommon and engaging experiences.

## References

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1. ^ a b "About". University Musical Society.

## External links

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* Official site
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National Medal of Arts recipients 2010s & 2020s

2010|

* Robert Brustein
* Van Cliburn
* Mark di Suvero
* Donald Hall
* Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
* Quincy Jones
* Harper Lee
* Sonny Rollins
* Meryl Streep
* James Taylor

2011|

* Will Barnet
* Rita Dove
* Al Pacino
* Emily Rauh Pulitzer
* Martin Puryear
* Mel Tillis
* United Service Organization (USO)
* André Watts

2012|

* Herb Alpert
* Lin Arison
* Joan Myers Brown
* Renée Fleming
* Ernest Gaines
* Ellsworth Kelly
* Tony Kushner
* George Lucas
* Elaine May
* Laurie Olin
* Allen Toussaint
* Washington Performing Arts Society

2013|

* Julia Alvarez
* Brooklyn Academy of Music
* Joan Harris
* Bill T. Jones
* John Kander
* Jeffrey Katzenberg
* Maxine Hong Kingston
* Albert Maysles
* Linda Ronstadt
* Billie Tsien & Tod Williams
* James Turrell

2014|

* John Baldessari
* Ping Chong
* Míriam Colón
* The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
* Sally Field
* Ann Hamilton
* Stephen King
* Meredith Monk
* George Shirley
* University Musical Society
* Tobias Wolff

2015|

* Mel Brooks
* Sandra Cisneros
* Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
* Morgan Freeman
* Philip Glass
* Berry Gordy
* Santiago Jiménez Jr.
* Moisés Kaufman
* Ralph Lemon
* Audra McDonald
* Luis Valdez
* Jack Whitten

2019|

* Alison Krauss
* Sharon Percy Rockefeller
* The Musicians of the United States Military
* Jon Voight

2020|

* Toby Keith
* Ricky Skaggs
* Mary Costa
* Nick Ut
* Earl A. Powell III

2021|

* Bruce Springsteen
* Gladys Knight
* Mindy Kaling
* Julia Louis-Dreyfus
* José Feliciano
* Vera Wang
* Joan Shigekawa
* Judith Francisca Baca
* Fred Eychaner
* Antonio Martorell
* The Billie Holiday Theatre
* The International Association of Blacks in Dance

2022|

* Ruth Asawa
* Randy Batitsa
* Clyde Butcher
* Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
* Missy Elliott
* Flaco Jiménez
* Eva Longoria
* Idina Menzel
* Herbert Ohta
* Bruce Sagan
* Carrie Mae Weems

2023|

* Mark Bradford
* Ken Burns
* Bruce Cohen
* Jo Carole Lauder
* Spike Lee
* Queen Latifah
* Selena Quintanilla
* Steven Spielberg

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