Performances and Events
Two guitarists perform for Gifts of Art

Performances: Part of Our Culture

From in-person concerts at University Hospital, to online performances on YouTube, performances are a part of the Michigan Medicine culture.

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Performances are a part of the culture of Michigan Medicine. For over 30 years, concerts have been held in-person in the University Hospital main lobby, or outdoors in the courtyard in the summertime. Online performances in music, theater, and dance are streamed once a month and are available for watching on demand on YouTube anytime after broadcast.

Art workshops are available for the entire Michigan Medicine community. See our events listing below to explore workshops and other events.

Explore even more on our Music Resources page.

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Ukulele Music by Gerald Ross
Gifts of Art presents Ukulele Music by Gerald Ross
Gerald Ross poses for a photo with his ukelele
Cecilia Smith and Lafayette Harris Jr. Duo American Music Traditions
Pianist Lafayette Harris Jr. and vibraphonist Cecilia Smith will explore a potpourri of American Music forms.
Cecilia Smith and Lafayette Harris Jr. (right)
Performance by U-M School of Music Students
U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance students will present classical pieces.
School of Music string players perform on stage
diverse violinist and white man smiling
Gifts of Art Featured Concerts

Choose from a wide variety of Gifts of Art past concerts you can watch anytime. Or, discover more excellent regional, national and international performances in music, theater, and dance on our Music Resources page.

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Making Music Together
Life Sciences Orchestra

The Life Sciences Orchestra (LSO) gives the Michigan Medicine community an opportunity to perform together twice a year in the celebrated Hill Auditorium. As members play together in a large ensemble, they strengthen relationships and build community. The free concerts are enjoyed by audiences of more than 1,000 friends, families and community members.

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Special Events
Art Workshops

Special art workshops are available for the entire Michigan Medicine community. See our events listing to find out about workshops and other events.

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Project Music Heals Us promo

In units where visitation is limited, Gifts of Art partners with Project: Music Heals Us to offer private real-time concerts by accomplished musicians for inpatients from remote locations. For more information, contact Elaine Sims.