Part of Series of Free DSO Concerts Next Month in Metro Detroit Sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation
MONROE, Mich. – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will play a free community concert presented by the DTE Energy Foundation at Monroe County Community College on September 22 at 8 p.m.
The concert will take place at the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater, which is located on MCCC’s Main Campus at 1555 S Raisinville Rd., Monroe.
Seat reservations are available online now at https://www.dso.org/dtepowersdso. While the concerts are free admission, a seat reservation is required for entry. Tickets are not available through MCCC.
The concert at MCCC is part of a series of four free DSO community concerts presented by DTE Energy Foundation to kick off the new season at venues across Metro Detroit. The free community concert series is in its eighth year. In addition to the Monroe concert, the DSO will perform free community concerts in Detroit on September 20 at 10:45 a.m. at Greater Grace Temple, Waterford on September 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Waterford Kettering High School and Sterling Heights on September 23 at 3 p.m. at Sterling Heights High School.
All four concerts will be conducted by Yaniv Segal and feature classical and pops favorites by Copland, Mozart, Rossini and John Williams.
According to a news release from the DSO, for more than 50 years the DTE Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, has supported the DSO and its cultural programs, and the Foundation is proud to once again help the Orchestra bring music to diverse communities throughout Southeast Michigan. In the spring of 2016, the DTE Energy Foundation awarded the DSO with a three-year grant to continue offering these free community concerts each fall. It also includes endowment support for music education, senior citizen outreach and additional community engagement programming.
“The Community Concert Series is a partnership event that [the DTE Energy Foundation looks] forward to sharing with our communities each year to bring local residents, youth and families together and provide the opportunity to hear a world-class orchestra play in their own backyard,” said Lynette Dowler, president of the DTE Energy Foundation and chair of the MCCC Board of Trustees. “By partnering with the DSO, we’re hoping to inspire others to pursue culturally enriching experiences or careers that enhance their quality of life.”
All concerts are general admission (no seats will be assigned), and all seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at https://www.dso.org/dtepowersdso. All concert venues are accessible to those with disabilities.
Concert Program Details are detailed below:
Yaniv Segal, conductor
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni, K. 527
SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No.2, Op.2, No.2
STRAVINSKY “Infernal Dance” from The Firebird [1919 revision]
SMETANA “Dance of the Comedians” from The Bartered Bride
JOHN WILLIAMS The Imperial March from Star Wars Suite for Orchestra
OFFENBACH Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
ROSSINI Finale from Guillaume Tell (William Tell) Overture
SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever
About the DTE Energy Foundation
The DTE Energy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, continuing the legacy of community support and involvement of its electric and natural gas utilities, which serve 2.2 million electric customers in Southeast Michigan and 1.3 million natural gas customers in Michigan. In 2017, the DTE Energy Foundation provided $18 million in grant support to nonprofits throughout the company’s service territories. As one of Michigan’s leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress. Visit www.dtefoundation.com for more information.
About the DSO
Hailed by the New York Times as “cutting edge,” the internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, visionary maestros, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists and an ardent commitment to Detroit. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the institution. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin, called “America’s Music Director” by the Los Angeles Times, became the DSO’s 12th Music Director, endowed by the Kresge Foundation, in 2008. Acclaimed conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik serves as Principal Pops Conductor, while celebrated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the Detroit community, the DSO’s performance schedule includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, and Neighborhood concerts, and collaborations with high profile artists from Steven Spielberg to Ben Folds and Lang Lang. In July 2017, the DSO embarked on its first international tour in 16 years, making its debut in China and first visit to Japan in 19 years. A commitment to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a radio broadcast, and continues today with the free Live from Orchestra Hall webcast series, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.
About Monroe County Community College and the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition.
The college’s mission is to enrich and transform lives by providing opportunities and excellence in higher education. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located in Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.
The college is home to the La-Z-Boy Center and the 550-seat Meyer Theater, which makes MCCC a focal point for major community events and conferences. The facility is a well-defined community resource where people expect and look forward to experiencing high-quality educational and cultural enrichment. The La-Z-Boy Center provides exciting opportunities for students and the community and is flexible enough to respond to three different and equally important needs – cultural arts programming, customized training for business and industry, and unparalleled space for community activities and conferences.
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