Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Play Free Show in Town

The following information was provided in a press release.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will present a free concert this fall at Clawson High School. This concert, along with three others scheduled around the in Metro Detroit area represent a multi-year sponsorship from the DTE Energy Foundation.

Last summer, the DSO and the DTE Energy Foundation asked the public to nominate their community venues to receive a free DSO concert, to which there was an overwhelming response. While nearly 100 venues were nominated, with nearly 5,000 notes of support from community members, the DSO could only choose five last season. In order to build upon that enthusiasm, venues from that pool of communities were incorporated into the series this year.

Eligibility for selection of these venues was based on a group of logistical criteria along with strong evidence of community support (the criteria are outlined fully at dso.org/dtemusic).

The DSO continues to serve its immediate community through collaborations with local schools, the Detroit Rush program (which provides a $15 ticket to any classical or jazz concert at Orchestra Hall for Detroit residents) and new initiatives such as a partnership with Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital providing musical therapy to patients.

Tickets are available now at the DSO box office (3711 Woodward Ave. in Detroit) and at dso.org/dtemusic.