Calendar of Events

Classical Music

Monday July 2009

16th Annual "Summer Sings": University Musical Society Choral Union.

July 6, 20, & 27 (different programs & locations). All singers welcome to join this venerable local chorus and guest conductors for read-throughs of favorite choral works. Participants practice the more difficult parts of each night's piece and, after a break, sing it in its entirety, with regional professionals singing the solos. No auditions required; music provided. Tonight: Choral Union director Jerry Blackstone conducts Brahms' A German Requiem. Refreshments. U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. $5 at the door only. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. 763-8997.

Tuesday July 2009

Sweet Adelines County Connection.

Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member barbershop harmony chorus. UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($20 monthly dues for those who join). 480-8843.

Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of SPEBSQSA.

Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. 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.

Wednesday July 2009

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. Local chimemaster Heather O'Neal demonstrates. Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107.

Stark Raving MADrigal Singers.

Every Wed. through Aug. 26. Singers of all abilities invited to join in singing madrigals and other part songs. location TBA. Free. 973-6499.

"Music in the Park": Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer Concert Series.

Every Wed. through July 22. A popular local outdoor summer tradition. The 70-year-old Civic Band is led by director Bob Gourley. Bring a picnic and blanket and relax on the grassy slopes. Lemonade and popcorn available. Tonight: children's concert with music picked for kid appeal, including King's "Barnum & Bailey's Favorite," Bratton's "The Teddy Bears' Picnic," highlights from the Shrek and The Incredibles soundtracks, Sousa's "Sabre & Spurs," and more. The program concludes with the annual Teddy Bear Grand March (bring your bear). West Park band shell near N. Seventh and Miller. Free. 429-5301.

Thursday July 2009

Motor City Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Every Thurs. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. ICC Education Center (behind Luther House at 1520 Hill). Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Park on Lincoln or Baldwin. 474-1155.

Friday July 2009

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. Local chimemaster Heather O'Neal demonstrates. Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107.

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