University Music Society Announces 2017/18 Season

The University Musical Society (UMS) announces its 2017-18 season, which runs from September 2017 through April 2018. The season features 66 live performances by 43 different artists and ensembles; a schedule of HD theater broadcasts will be announced later. In addition to presenting world-class performances, UMS is also committed to creating unique and engaging ways for audiences to connect with the artists on stage through a robust offering of education and community engagement activities.

This 139th season will be incoming UMS president Matthew VanBesien's inaugural season. VanBesien, who has served as president of the New York Philharmonic since 2012, will take the reins from Kenneth C. Fischer, who retires at the end of June after 30 years in the job. He will become only the seventh president in UMS's history.

UMS's orchestral residency program will continue as the New York Philharmonic returns for three public performances at Hill Auditorium. The concert programs will focus on Leonard Bernstein, the celebrated New York Philharmonic music director and composer who was born 100 years ago. A subscription package that includes all three performances is available. Full details about related educational activities will be announced this fall.

TICKETING & SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Subscription packages go on sale to the renewing subscribers on Monday, April 17 and to the general public on Monday, April 24. Current subscribers will receive renewal packets in April. Subscribers may add on additional performances at any point during the subscription period.

UMS also offers Series:You, a "custom-fit" series for patrons with a diverse range of interests looking to attend five or more performances in the 2017-18 season. Series:You offers a 10% discount and access to the best seats in the house, along with all other subscriber benefits.

Tickets to individual events will go on sale to the general public online, in person, and by phone on Monday, August 7; UMS donors of $250+ may purchase beginning Monday, July 31. Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets beginning Monday, July 10. To be added to the mailing list, please contact the UMS Ticket Office at 734.764.2538 or visit ums.org. UMS also has an e-mail list that provides up-to-date information about all UMS events; sign-up information is available on the website.