(ANN ARBOR) - Led by Music Director Michael Roest and Executive Director Saiya Zeng, the Michigan Pops Orchestra presents “Pops Dreams and Screams” on November 21st, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Michigan Theater. As the University of Michigan’s only student-run, student-directed orchestra, Michigan Pops is putting on a show guaranteed to excite audience members of all ages as we play music nominated for and winning various awards, such as “Danse Macabre” by Saint Saëns, Themes from Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land, Music from Wicked by Stephen Schwartz, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Mvt. 1, and so much more! “Pops Dreams and Screams” will be a dynamic and engaging show utilizing a unique combination of multimedia, stage antics, and special effects. We will also feature a vocalist from the School of Music, Theater, and Dance, Eleanor Coates, as she performs “I Dreamed A Dream,” from the musical Les Miserables.

Pops appeals to the music-lover in everyone with its diverse repertoire, ranging from classical pieces to popular film scores. Under the guidance of the University Activities Center, the Michigan Pops Orchestra comprises a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students studying everything from English to Engineering to Music. Join Michigan Pops for “Pops Dreams and Screams” on Saturday, November 21st!

Concert and Ticket Information:
Saturday, November 21st, 2026, 7:00 PM
Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty
$5 for Students, $9 for Adults
Children/Students in Public Schools and Ann Arbor Daycares are FREE at the door
Seniors 65+ are also FREE at the door
Tickets sold in MASON HALL from 10 AM to 2 PM on November 18th, 19th, and 20th and AT THE DOOR the day of the concert.