June 19, 2013
Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret
Between the Kerrytown Concert House and the University Musical Society, an energized Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and dozens of smaller ensembles, Ann Arbor's classical music calendar has an opus for every taste. This category also includes choral music and a cappella groups.
Tuesday
June 2012
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus.
7:30 p.m., Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925. [map
Wednesday
June 2012
7:30 p.m.
Stark Raving MADrigal Singers.
Every Wed., June 8-Aug 31. Singers of all abilities invited to join in singing madrigals and other Elizabethan part songs in a casual, sociable setting in a private home.
7:30 p.m. (7 p.m. on July 18), location TBA. Free. 973-3264, 994-3438.
8 p.m.
“Music in the Park”: Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer Concert Series.
June 20-July 18. A popular local outdoor summer tradition, the 74-year-old Civic Band is led by director Bob Gourley. Bring a picnic and blanket and relax on the grass. Lemonade and popcorn available. June 20: “It's Summertime.” June 27: “At the Movies.” July 4th: “Tribute to the USA.” July 11: “Children's Concert,” with music picked for kid appeal, concluding with the annual Teddy Bear Grand March (bring your bear).July 18: “Big Bands.” 8 p.m., West Park Band Shell. Free. 429-5301.
Thursday
June 2012
12:10 p.m.
Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals.
Every Thurs. Performances by area musicians and dancers. Choral Connection. Cellist Suzanne Smith. Modern Dance by People Dancing & Friends. June 7: High-energy blues by The Bluescasters. June 14: Western swing, classic country, boogie-woogie, and rock ’n’ roll by the Cadillac Cowboys. June 21: Calypso and other island music by the Gratitude Steel Band. June 28: Jazz by Dave Sharp & Friends. 12:10 p.m., U-M Hospital lobby, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. (off Fuller). Free. 936–ARTS. [map
Friday
June 2012
Minifest: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Residence (Kerrytown Concert House).
June 15, 22, & 24 (different programs). See review. World-famous musicians and up-and-coming ensembles present 3 chamber concerts. This year’s theme is “White Nights: A Celebration of Russian Music.” Tonight’s musicians: violinist Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, pianist James Tocco, the award-winning Trio Terzetto, and the Attacca Quartet, an acclaimed young ensemble of Juilliard graduates. Program: Beethoven’s Piano Trio in E-flat major, Hoffman’s Fantasia Fiorentina, and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in A minor.
8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $15-$30 (students, $5). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map
Sunday
June 2012
Minifest: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Residence (Kerrytown Concert House).
June 15, 22, & 24 (different programs). See review. World-famous musicians and up-and-coming ensembles present 3 chamber concerts. This year’s theme is “White Nights: A Celebration of Russian Music.” Today’s musicians: pianist Anton Nel, violinist Itamar Zorman, the Sphinx Competition alumni ensemble the Catalyst Quartet, and the Sima Trio, a New York–based ensemble of Armenian musicians. Program: Rachmaninoff’s Trio Elegiaque in G minor, Prokofiev’s Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in F minor, and Ravel’s String Quartet in F major.
8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $15-$30 (students, $5). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map
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