Concerts & Events
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UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS, 2013
Our two Detroit: A Metamorphosis concerts are on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 and Saturday, May 18 at 4:00, at the magnificent Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit’s historic Indian Village, 8625 E. Jefferson at Burns, Detroit 48214, with secure parking. Tickets available at the door.
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PREVIOUS CONCERTS & EVENTS
December, 2012 - Detroit’s Community-Sing Messiah at Central United Methodist Church on Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit, and two performances of Christmas Joy! at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. This CCD concert featured the CCD Orchestra, The Central United Methodist Church Handbell Choir, and soloists, as well as special guests, the renowned Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir.
December, 2012 - CCD caroled at Detroit’s fabulous Midtown Noel Night.
October, 2012 - CCD participated in a PBS TV special, “Celebrate America Southeast Michigan 2013,” which will be broadcast in March, 2013.
September, 2012 - CCD participated in the “Pure Michigan” TV ad for Michigan tourism, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, along with other prominent Metro Detroit choirs.
August, 2012 - CCD participated in the “Ode to Joy” flash mob “Random Act of Culture” at Detroit’s Compuware Building , along with 25 premier Metro Detroit Choirs, sponsored by the Sphinx Organization and funded by the Knight Foundation.
August, 2012 - Welcome reception for returning and prospective choristers: Saturday, August 11 at 5:00 in the Indian Village area.
July, 2012 – CCD Hydroplane-Race Benefit Party
May, 2012 – A Detroit Panorama: Music of a Great American City: This concert featured a documentary film about the history of Detroit, narrated by Sen. Carl Levin, which provided the framework for great choral music exemplifying each era. The program featured U-M soloists, the CCD Chamber Players, and many Detroit luminaries, who offered autobiographical vignettes.
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December, 2011 – Messiah: The CCD performed this legendary work with orchestra and soloists, with special guests, the Detroit Children’s Choir’s Touring Choir performing Holiday Treats, at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church.
September, 2011 - Random Acts of Culture in Detroit in collaboration with the Sphinx Organization: Saturday, September 3, at 25 Detroit locations.
September, 2011 – Welcome Reception for Returning & Prospective CCD Choristers: Friday, September 9, near Indian Village.
July, 2011 – CCD Hydroplane-Race Benefit Party
May, 2011 – Serenade to Music: A celebration of the beauty and joy of music in a concert program entitled Serenade to Music, including works by Handel, Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Copland, Barber, Lauridsen, and others, at the Detroit Waldorf School.
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December, 2010 – Holiday Classics: A seasonal musical gala, with some of the most beautiful holiday music ever written, including works by Handel, Praetorius, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Rutter, and others, at the Detroit Waldorf School.