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Brass and Woodwind Concert Series

Metro Detroit Chamber Music Performances

2011-2012 Subscription Season

30 SOMETHING
Saturday, October 22, 4:00 p.m.

Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center

Concert Preview at 3:15 p.m. - A 30 Year Retrospective

Sponsored by Luck's Music Library

The Annual Party will follow the concert. Tickets must be purchased separately.

DCWS begins its season with grand forces and great music in a spectacular celebration including performances by large woodwind and brass ensembles, as well as a string work from young composer-in-residence Paul Dooley.


HOLIDAY BRASS
Sunday, December 4, 7:30 p.m.

Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit
Holiday Sing-Along at 6:45 p.m.

Sponsored by Butzel Long

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Sunday, December 18, 7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak

Holiday Sing-Along at 6:45 p.m.

Sponsored by Charity Motors

DCWS brings tidings of the season with traditional sounds and new favorites.

Get in the spirit!

LOVE YOUR BRASS
Sunday, February 19, 3:00 P.M.

First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak

Concert preview at 2:15 p.m. - In conversation with composer Paul Dooley

Sponsored by Max 360

Fall in love with brass works spanning four centuries, including a new work by Composer-in-Residence, Paul Dooley.

SHINING STARS
Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.

Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center

Sponsored by Plunkett Cooney


Sunday, March 18, 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham Unitarian Church
Concert preview at 2:15 p.m. - Amusia, Young Ensemble-in-Residence

Sponsored by Family of Burton D. Jones and the Art & Betty Blair Fund

Stars shine brightly in works highlighting DCWS soloists. DCWS musicians take solo roles, joined by pianist James Tocco.

VOICE OF THE BAROQUE
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.

Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church Refectory

Concert Preview at 6:45 p.m. - The Cornetto

Sponsored by Center for Financial Planning and the Carroll V. Williams Fund

Sunday, May 13, 3:00 p.m.

Grosse Pointe Memorial Church

The beautiful voice of soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani will usher in spring with works by Handel and Vivaldi. She will be joined by Kiri Tollaksen, cornetto; Glenn Miller, harpischord/organ and an ensemble of DCWS string players.

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 23, 8:00 p.m.
Seligman Performing Arts Center

Concert preview at 7:15 p.m. - To be announced.

The season concludes with a fantastic concert bringing together DCWS musicians and world-class artists from the 2012 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival.

All programs and performers subject to change.