Michéle Ramo & Heidi Hepler Guest Artist, Todd Curtis
Saturday, July 30, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
MICHÉLE RAMO is an 8 string nylon fingerstyle jazz guitarist, jazz violinist, jazz mandolinist, composer and educator who specializes in bringing American Swing, Brazilian, Gypsy and Latin rhythms together in his playing, as well as composing and arranging for the guitar.
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HEIDI HEPLER, singer, lyricist and actress grew up in the midwest outside of Detroit in Livonia, Michigan. Heidi's unique vocal color and range has been described as a cross of Cleo Laine, Sarah Brightman and Yma Sumac.
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Learn more about these artists HERE.
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Dave Bennett’s Quartet
Friday, August 26, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
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“The Dave Bennett Quartet presents an intense and emotional musical experience. Bennett and his band perform hard driving swing, rockabilly, jazz, pop, gospel, and original songs. Listeners will recognize the influences of Benny Goodman, Pete Fountain, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Chris Isaak, Peter Gabriel, and Phil Collins.”
Dave Bennett – Clarinet, Guitar, Piano, Vocal
Jeff Kressler – Piano
Ed Fedewa – Bass
Pete Siers – Drums
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Learn more about these artists HERE.
Michigan Flute Orchestra
Friday, November 4, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
The Michigan Flute Orchestra is an ensemble of dedicated and accomplished flutists from the Detroit Metropolitan area. Their mission is to bring a new dimension of ensemble performance to the community with a wide range of music that is entertaining and educational.
The Orchestra consists of Piccolo, Traditional C Flutes, Alto Flutes, Bass Flutes and Contrabass Flutes. This unique group performs a varied repertoire of music which displays the tonal richness and cohesiveness of the flute family.
Motor City Chorale
Friday, December 2, 2022 7:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
Come celebrate the Christmas season with family and friends with an evening of music and merry-making.
Director – Eric Miller
Accompanist – Robert Foster
Serenade for Strings
Sunday, February 12, 2023 7:00 p.m.
Join Orchestra Sono and Music Director Andrew Neer as they present a marvelous serenade to music!
This performance features the marvelous Kim Kaloyanides Kennedy in Vaughan Williams’ Concerto for Violin and Strings. Experience the luscious, rich, and moving works of George Walker, Dvorak, & Elgar!
Repertoire
Elgar: Serenade for Strings
Walker: Lyric for Strings
Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Violin and Strings
Dvorak: Serenade for Strings
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$25 tickets at the door, or purchase online at orchestrasono.org/events
Classical Bells Concert
Friday, May 12, 2023 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
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Classical Bells is noted for bringing music to life with our unique interpretative style, a technique they call "Ringing in Color". TM Each show features musical selections in a wide variety of genres - classical, jazz, inspirational, even ragtime and swing! This eclectic programming, combined with sensitive musical interpretation, technical skill, informal choreography, and a dash of humor, gives Classical Bells the well-deserved reputation of "Michigan's Premier Handbell Ensemble.”
This group of seasoned professionals, led by artistic director, Darlene Ebersole, has performed in concerts nationwide and has appeared as the featured performers with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Opera Theater.
Classical Bells is dedicated to promoting the artistry of handbell ringing through educational programs, workshops, and shows in communities, churches and schools.
Dixieland Band Concert
Friday, October 13, 2023 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
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The North Oakland Dixieland Band is a musical group specializing in both "Traditional Jazz" and Swing music from the years 1900 to 1960. We are located in Lake Orion, Michigan and have traveled throughout the state of Michigan to perform.
The band is composed of a four horn front line consisting of Clarinet, Cornet, Tenor Sax and Trombone. Our rhythm Section includes Piano, Tuba, Banjo, Guitar and Drums. This combination of instruments, plus our musicians ability to double on various instruments gives us the unique opportunity to perform various styles of music and vocals from the Traditional Jazz era.
Our concerts and programs involve audience participation with many of our selections urging audience sing-a-longs. Prepare yourselves for a fun evening of entertainment.
Alexander Zonjic Concert
Friday, December 1, 2023 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
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A native of Windsor, Ontario Alexander Zonjic is a 15-time Detroit Music Awards winner with deep and multi-faceted ties to and influence on the city.
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Over the years, as Zonjic puts it, he has morphed from “that flute guy from Canada” into the owner of a veritable cottage industry as the artistic director and producer of more than 10 annual festival events in the region and philanthropist under the umbrella of his Hi-Falutin Music. .
Believing in Gandhi’s words that the “best way to find oneself is to lose oneself in the service of others,” Zonjic and Hi-Falutin work with numerous large charity organizations in the Detroit area.
Sean Blackman In Transit
Friday, February 16, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Click HERE to read Eric Harabadian's review of the concert in Music Connection Magazine.
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Sean Blackman’s unique World Music style is influenced by his deep passion for traditional ethnic music from around the world and of course, growing up in Detroit -- Jazz, Blues, Rock and Soul. Blackman works with internationally renowned performers as well as Detroit’s finest and always brings a cross-culture approach to his shows and recordings.
Orchestra Sono Piano Trio
Friday, April 26, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering.
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Orchestra Sono provides educational and entertaining experiences for community members of all ages, focusing on the “next generation” of audience participants, as well as exciting experiences for the seasoned concert-goer.
Classics, Coffee, & Cake
Sundays, May 5 1:00 p.m.
Alexander Zonjic & Friends come together to share the classics in a Sunday afternoon concert series. Come enjoy marvelous music and delicious desserts.
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The May 5 concert will be Music for Two Flutes and Piano, featuring Vivaldi and Doppler.Musicians in attendance will be Alexander Zonjic (flute), Amanda Blaikie (flute) and Julie Steinmayer (piano)
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The concerts are FREE to the public, though good will offerings will be accepted.
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Joseph Walters
Friday, May 17 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music. This is a non-ticketed event, but there will be a free will offering with a suggested donation of $10 per person.
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Joseph Walters, born and raised in Michigan, earned his graduate degree in music at
Oakland University in piano performance studying under Dr. Tian Tian. Joseph has participated in several music festivals, been a recipient of many awards, and has been a finalist in international competitions in the past. He is a two-time winner of the Oakland University Concerto Competition, where he performed concertos by Rachmaninoff and Beethoven with the orchestra. Currently, he has his own private teaching studio and works as a collaborative pianist, including being the choir pianist at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.
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Classics, Coffee, & Cake
Sundays, June 9 2:00 p.m.
Alexander Zonjic & Friends come together to share the classics in a Sunday afternoon concert series. Come enjoy marvelous music and delicious desserts.
On June 9 the music of Claude Bolling, Telemann and Piazolla will be performed by Alexander Zonjic (flute), Julie Steinmayer (piano) and Terry Herald (guitar)
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The concerts are FREE to the public, though good will offerings will be accepted.
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Music from the Cinema:
Vanessa Rubin with the Scott Gwinnell Quartet
Friday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.
DOWNLOAD THE FILM CHECKLIST HERE
​Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father.
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Scott Gwinnell is a professional jazz pianist residing in Detroit, MI. Scott, has been performing since the age of 16 in venues and on concert stages, local to international. Scott has recorded and performed as a bandleader and sideman on over 50 professionally released recordings. As a recording artist for Detroit Music Factory, Scott has released two award-winning albums, Cass Corridor Story and Mulgrew-ology, the latter winning three Detroit Music Awards for outstanding recording, artist, and composer.
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The concert is FREE to the public, though good will offerings will be accepted.
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Sunday Morning Guest Artist Series
Barb Ogar & Terry Herald
Sunday, June 12, 2022 9:00 a.m.
Guest artists, Barb Ogar (flute) and Terry Herald (guitar), will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, June 12, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear their gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Riverside Woodwind Trio
Sunday, July 24, 2022 9:00 a.m.
Guest artists, Robyn Meyers (flute), Steven Landino (oboe), and Kristen Moreno (calrinet) will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, July 24, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear their gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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String Quartet
Sunday, September 25, 2022 9:00 a.m.
A guest string quartet will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear their gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, October 16, 2022 9:00 a.m.
A guest woodwind quintet will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, October 16, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear their gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Sonia Lee
Sunday, February 26, 2023 9:00 a.m.
A guest violinist, Sonia Lee will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear the gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Maurizio Bentanzo
Sunday, March 26, 2023 9:00 a.m.
A guest cellist, Maurizio Bentanzo will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, March 26, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear the gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Lisa Wade & Friends
Sunday, May 21, 2023 9:00 a.m.
Guest flutists, Lisa Wade & Friends will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear the gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Robyn Myers
Sunday, January 28, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Guest flutists, Robyn Myers will join with Julie and the rest of our outstanding music team in leading worship on Sunday, January 28, at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the joy of Beautiful Savior. Make sure to come early in order to hear the gorgeous gathering worship music as we continue with our Beautiful Savior Concert Series.
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Michael Burkhardt
Sunday, April 28, 2024 8:50 a.m.
Internationally known for innovative and inspiring hymn festivals and for creative work with children, Michael Burkhardt is in frequent demand as a choral clinician, organ recitalist, and hymn festival leader.
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Michael is composer of three settings of the Eucharistic liturgy, A New Song, Missa St. Andrew, and Missa Mixolydian as well as numerous organ improvisations, choral octavos and handbell compositions, available through MorningStar Music Publishers, Choristers Guild, Concordia Publishing House, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, GIA Music Publishers, and AGEHR.
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