Music – The James and Anne Duderstadt Center

Come Sunday

Posted on 2024-05-08 (2024-09-06) by kreister

RECENT RECORDING: Audio Studios In late fall, Touch of Blue New American Vocal Ensemble recorded a cover of Duke Ellington’s jazz classic Come Sunday using the Duderstadt Center’s Audio Studios. The piece is a staple in Touch of Blue’s repertoire, and with this recording, the ensemble hopes to share their

Some Restless Circus On “Sonny’s Blues” (by James Baldwin) by John Cage

Posted on 2023-03-16 (2023-07-05) by kreister

Poster for Some Reckless Circus on James Baldwin's Sonny's Blues

Recent Event: Duderstadt Center Video Studio Digital Music Ensemble, University of Michigan Performance given in 17 parts all determined textually, sonically, and visually by the score “Circus On” by John Cage (©1979 Peters Edition). The text chosen for this performance is “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin, a short story Baldwin wrote

Whoop House

Posted on 2023-01-09 (2024-05-14) by kreister

Recent Exhibit: Duderstadt Center Gallery January 13-20, 2023 Friday, January 13, 6-9 pm Opening Reception (perform, watch, hang out, meet the artist) Starting Friday there is going to be an opportunity for students, faculty, and other community members to interact with a project called Whoop House, designed by UMS artist

Songs for Democracy – accepting entries through December 1st!

Posted on 2022-10-04 (2022-12-23) by kreister

November 17 Update: Entry Deadline has been extended to December 1! Songs for Democracy seeks entries of songs with (optional) accompanying cover art that will move our democracy forward. All genres accepted. Collaborations between writers, composers, performers, and visual artists encouraged. Grand prize is $3000.00. Previous Post:Join us at the