Groves Students to Join Metro Detroit Singers in 'Celebrate America' Concert

Hundreds of the most talented young singers in Metro Detroit are stepping into the spotlight on Detroit Public Television Friday night with renowned producer and musician Tim Janis , a man who’s worked with some of America’s biggest stars and entertainers.

Student singers from , as well as Garden City, Avondale, Royal Oak, Eisenhower, Redford Union, Detroit Renaissance, L'Anse Creuse, Waterford Mott, Emerson Middle, Livonia Stevenson, Edsel Ford, Livonia Franklin and Southfield Lathrup will perform in a special concert at 9 p.m. March 9.

In the television concert titled 'Celebrate America,' the students will perform songs that have long uplifted and inspired the nation.

“(The program) is designed to give our youth the opportunity to showcase their choirs," said Janis. "The talent our teachers and students have is extraordinary. The project was and is a team effort with Detroit Public Television.

“I am thrilled at the incredible talent, hard work and dedication each choir and its teachers brought to the songs," Janis added.

Janis has produced and worked on philanthropic projects with Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Andre Previn and the New York Philharmonic. Janis’ work also includes raising funds for public television with George Clooney and James Earl Jones.