Yo-Yo Ma joins University of Michigan for new residency spanning all three campuses
Project explores past year under pandemic within U-M community through arts
Meredith Bruckner, Community News Producer, All About Ann Arbor
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Yo-Yo Ma (left) and Tunde Olaniran on stage during his Day of Action in Flint, Michigan in Feb. 2019, organized in partnership with the University of Michigan s University Musical Society. (E.Bronson/Michigan Photography)
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan Arts Initiative, in partnership with the University Musical Society, is launching a new residency with internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
The project will see the collaboration of regional artists and U-M students on all three campuses to map the experiences the school community has undergone this past year.
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Despite the challenges presented by 2020, UM-Flint remains committed to keeping students safe while continuing to provide a world-class education. UM-Flint has developed a culture of innovation to meet that goal. Solutions that were once hard to imagine are now embraced to help create the best experiences for students and community members.
This post is part two in a series highlighting creative solutions innovated by the College of Arts & Sciences in 2020. Read part one here. The innovations below are presented in no particular order.
10. Socially distanced music performances
Even though large crowds couldn t gather to enjoy concerts from the Department of Music, students still brought their talents to the UM-Flint community. Among the performances were a rooftop session from the Jazz Ensemble, pop-up concerts in the Farmers Market and UPAV, and a pre-recorded version of MusiCollage, the annual concert featuring an eclectic selection of pieces.