University Musical Society Announces Its January 2014 Events
ANN ARBOR, MI (November 25, 2013) -The University Musical Society (UMS) presents a fresh January line-up
featuring five innovative performances. Acclaimed performer Rob Drummond opens the second half of the UMS
2013-2014 season with Bullet Catch, a provocative work of theater staged as a notoriously dangerous magic
show (Tuesday-Sunday, January 7-12).
in creative enterprises full of risk-taking, experimentation, and boundary pushing: Colin Stetson (Wednesday-
Thursday, January 15-16) and the Kronos Quartet (Friday-Saturday, January 17-18). All-access Renegade Week
passes are available and include all four performances plus a free download of the Kronos Quartet's "Under 30"
project for only $99. Order in person or by phone (734.764.2538). Colin Stetson, bass saxophonist of the indie band Bon Iver, shares his exhilaratingly unique sound and technique
as a soloist (Wednesday-Thursday, January 15-16). The Kronos Quartet performs two different programs that
explore war and politics and that feature several composers with University of Michigan connections: George
Crumb (professor of composition in the 1960s), Michael Daugherty (current professor of composition), and
David T. Little (alumus whose world premiere of Agency will be performed on Saturday) (Friday-Saturday,
January 17-18).
UMS audiences with stunning performances in 2010 and 2012 (Sunday, January 26). Closing out January, five
time Grammy nominee and jazz pianist Fred Hersch performs two different sets at 7:30 and 9:30 pm with his
trio (Thursday, January 30).
How to Order Tickets:
? www.ums.org
? 734-764-2538
? In person: Michigan League (911 North University Avenue)
? At the performance venue: beginning 90 minutes before performance start time
? Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sunday
? HOLIDAY HOURS: The UMS Ticket Office will close for the holidays on Friday, December 20 at 5 pm and
reopens on Thursday, January 2 at 9 am. Tickets will be available online during this time.
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