The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is bringing a special evening of music to Macomb County, presenting a free concert on Wed., June 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Macomb Center of Performing Arts, a community enrichment program of Macomb Community College. DSO Music Director Leonard Slatkin will conduct, leading the orchestra in a program designed to appeal to those new to classical music, as well as enthusiasts.
The DSO will be performing the works of Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and Tchaikovsky. In addition, they will present Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, a composition that showcases the tone colors and capacities of the various sections of the orchestra. Macomb Community College Professor Philip Barrons will join the orchestra on stage to narrate.
“This is an incredible opportunity for Macomb County residents to fully experience the DSO right here in our community,” said Jim Jacobs, president, Macomb Community College. “Being able to partner with and present an internationally acclaimed orchestra at the Macomb Center demonstrates how Macomb College continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing our community’s cultural vibrancy.”
Tickets to the concert are free. Seating is reserved, and each order is limited to four tickets. Tickets may be picked up at the Macomb Center Box Office Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (excluding Memorial Day, Monday, May 31); and Friday, Noon – 6 p.m. Tickets may also be ordered by phone at 586.286.2222. The Macomb Center is located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus, corner of Hall and Garfield roads, Clinton Township.
About Macomb Community College
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (www.macombcenter.com) is a community enrichment program of Macomb Community College dedicated to providing a diverse range of family-oriented cultural enrichment experiences. Hosting more than 100,000 visitors annually, the Macomb Center presents high-quality professional performances, offers educational outreach in the arts, provides a performance venue for community-based arts organizations, and, in partnership with the adjacent Lorenzo Cultural Center, creates unique opportunities for multifaceted cultural programming.
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 48,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan.
About the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the fourth-oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, makes its home in historic Orchestra Hall, one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, and actively pursues a mission to impact and serve the community through music. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin, called “America’s Music Director” by the Los Angeles Times, became the 12th Music Director of the DSO during the 2008-09 season. For more information, visit www.detroitsymphony.com.