Enter to win special prize package through social media contest using #DTEpowersDSO
Four venues in Southeast Michigan have been selected for free Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) concerts presented by DTE Energy Foundation.
DSO Music Director Leonard Slatkin will conduct the FREE concerts, beginning Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27. The Prechter Center for the Performing Arts in Taylor, Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Lincoln High School in Warren and Pioneer High School Schreiber Auditorium in Ann Arbor will host the 2015 DTE Energy Foundation Presents the DSO Community Concerts.
Last summer, the DSO and the DTE Energy Foundation asked the public to nominate community venues to receive a free concert, to which there was an overwhelming response. Nearly 14,000 votes were received from community members, and only four venues could be chosen. To build upon the enthusiasm, the DSO selected community venues for the 2015 series from last year’s nominations.
“This year, we’re expanding our reach into additional Michigan communities to bring new opportunities for people to experience, appreciate and learn about music from a world-class orchestra,” said Faye Nelson, DTE Energy vice president, Public Affairs, and president of the DTE Energy Foundation. “Our communities are extremely important to us at DTE Energy, and we believe that music, art and cultural activities and events are integral to a strong quality of life. Through our continued partnership with the DSO, we positively impact families and the region.”
This is the fifth consecutive year that DTE Energy Foundation has generously sponsored free DSO community concerts. Eligibility for venue selection was based on a group of logistical criteria along with strong evidence of community support.
While the concerts are free admission, a ticket is required for entry. Tickets are available now on the DSO Website, the DSO to Go mobile app, by phone at 313.576.5111 or in person at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Box Office (3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit.)
This year, the DSO introduces a unique social media opportunity for lucky community members to win a prize package including complimentary concert tickets to a DSO Classical, Pops, Jazz or Young People Family concert in Midtown Detroit; a backstage tour and free food and beverage vouchers.
Those interested in participating can submit a photo or 15-second video on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter showing where and how they enjoy music, whether that means playing an instrument, rocking in the car, viewing a show at Orchestra Hall, watching street concerts, going to venues or learning something new.
To enter, a public social media account will be needed to post and view the photo or video, and must include the hashtag #DTEpowersDSO and tag @detroitsymphony.
Entries must be submitted by Sept. 28. Winners will be chosen at random. For more details, go to dso.org/dtepowersdso.
A schedule of the DTE Energy Foundation Presents DSO Community Concerts is as follows:
Prechter Center for the Performing Arts, Taylor – Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. - RESERVE FREE TICKETS
Greater Grace Temple, Detroit – Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m. - RESERVE FREE TICKETS
Lincoln High School, Warren – Saturday, September 26 at 8 p.m. - RESERVE FREE TICKETS
Pioneer High School Schreiber Auditorium, Ann Arbor – Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m. - RESERVE FREE TICKETS
This year’s concerts will feature DSO Music Director Leonard Slatkin conducting classics such as Verdi’s “Triumphal March” and Bizet’s selections from Carmen, as well as Rodgers selections from Oklahoma! and music from contemporary film scores by John Williams.
The DSO continues to serve its immediate community through collaborations with local schools, a partnership with Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Michigan providing music therapy to patients, the Detroit Rush program (which provides a $20 ticket to any classical or jazz concert at Orchestra Hall for Detroit residents), among many other events around Detroit.
Full programming details:
VERDI
Arr. Clark McAlister
"Triumphal March" from Act II of Aida
DUKAS The Sorcerer's Apprentice
BIZET Prelude and Aragonaise from Carmen, Suite No. 1
"Habañera" from Carmen, Suite No. 2
Intermezzo from Carmen, Suite No. 1
"Les Toréadors" from Suite No. 1 from Carmen
RODGERS
arr. Robert Russell Bennett
Selections from Oklahoma!
The Farmer and the Cowman
Oklahoma
People will say we're in love
Oh, what a beautiful morning
Farmer Dance
I Cain't Say No
ANDERSON Bugler's Holiday
The Waltzing Cat
JOHN WILLIAMS Star Wars Suite for Orchestra
Main Title
About the DSO
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