May 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.
Monday
August 2012
Summer Organ Series: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Every Mon. A series of concerts by area organists. Aug. 6: First United Methodist Church organist Naki Kripfgans performs works by Bach, Takeshi Kondo, and Henri Mulet. Aug. 13: David Banas, Keilor Kastella, Monte Thomas, and Stephanie Yu —all students of U-M organ professor James Kibbie—perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Mushel, and Tournemire. Aug. 20: Shin-Ae Chun. Aug. 27: St. Francis organist Ted Emch performs works by Couperin, Langlais, Bach, and Sousa, as well as an improvisation based on a submitted theme. .
7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, 2250 E. Stadium. Donation. 769-2550, 821-2124. [map
PhoenixPhest Grande Faculty Concert Series: Kerrytown Concert House.
Aug. 13-15 (different programs). Three evenings of chamber music concerts, in conjunction with the PhoenixPhest! music student workshops. Program TBA.
8 p.m. (Aug. 13 & 14) & 9:30 a.m. (Aug. 15), KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $15. Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map
Tuesday
August 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
7:30 p.m.
“Saluting America’s Music”: Washtenaw Community Concert Band.
Chris Heidenreich directs this 60-member volunteer band in an outdoor concert that features popular show tunes, light classics, and well-known marches, including Anderson’s Bugler's Holiday, selections from The Music Man, John Higgins’ arrangement of Big Band Signatures, James Fillmore’s march “His Honor,” and others. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
7:30 p.m., Frog Island Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti. Free. wccband.org , 252-9221.
PhoenixPhest Grande Faculty Concert Series: Kerrytown Concert House.
Aug. 13-15 (different programs). Three evenings of chamber music concerts, in conjunction with the PhoenixPhest! music student workshops. Program TBA.
8 p.m. (Aug. 13 & 14) & 9:30 a.m. (Aug. 15), KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $15. Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map
Wednesday
August 2012
PhoenixPhest Grande Faculty Concert Series: Kerrytown Concert House.
Aug. 13-15 (different programs). Three evenings of chamber music concerts, in conjunction with the PhoenixPhest! music student workshops. Program TBA.
8 p.m. (Aug. 13 & 14) & 9:30 a.m. (Aug. 15), KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $15. Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
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.
Friday
August 2012
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
Saturday
August 2012
10:30-11 a.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
Sunday
August 2012
3-4:30 p.m.
Guitar Recital: Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts.
Students of Alex Anest perform works TBA.
3-4:30 p.m., AASPA, 637 S. Main. Free. 213-2000. [map
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