Name: Symphony Goes West
Start: 2025-02-28T19:30:00
Location: Dearborn Symphony

Join the Dearborn Symphony for a captivating 2025 season that takes audiences on a journey through history and sound. From the roaring days of the Gold Rush to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and culminating in a sensory feast of timeless orchestral favorites, this season promises to be an unforgettable experience. Featuring talented guest artists and composers, each event offers a unique narrative and a deep connection to musical heritage—all set to unfold at the esteemed Dearborn Symphony in Dearborn, MI.

Dearborn Symphony's 2025 Season: A Melodic Journey Through Time

Dearborn Symphony invites you to embark on a sonic journey through time and imagination with three captivating orchestral events: 'Symphony Goes West' on February 28, featuring music inspired by the Gold Rush era; 'Whitney Claire Kaufman Mancini and Friends' on April 11, celebrating Hollywood's iconic melodies; and 'Fantasia Favorites' on May 9, where beloved compositions and a world premiere will come to life under the baton of conductor Steven Jarvi.

Dearborn Symphony Presents a Trio of Orchestral Wonders

Embark on an unforgettable musical journey with the Dearborn Symphony as they present a captivating series of orchestral events. 'Symphony Goes West' takes audiences back to the days of the Gold Rush, weaving a rich tapestry with compositions by Bernstein, Groffe, and Copland, complemented by the youthful vigor of the Dearborn Youth Symphony in a harmonious collaboration. As spring unfolds, Whitney Claire Kaufman brings the magic of Hollywood to life, paying tribute to the legendary Henry Mancini and his peers. The season culminates with 'Fantasia Favorites,' an auditory spectacle featuring classics like Night on Bald Mountain and a world premiere that promises to enchant.

A Melodic Journey: Celebrating Symphony and Nostalgia with Dearborn Symphony

The Dearborn Symphony is set to captivate audiences in 2025 with an extraordinary lineup that embraces the spirit of American orchestral music. From the nostalgic echoes of the Gold Rush in 'Symphony Goes West' to the Hollywood glamour of 'Whitney Claire Kaufman Mancini and Friends', and the fantastical soundscapes of 'Fantasia Favorites', these events promise a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. With talented artists, including Whitney Claire Kaufman and Steven Jarvi, the season offers a compelling journey through time and imagination.

A Musical Odyssey: Dearborn Symphony's Captivating 2025 Season

Embark on a musical adventure with the Dearborn Symphony as they present a captivating series of concerts. From the heart-pounding orchestral renditions of 'Symphony Goes West,' to the Hollywood glamour of 'Whitney Claire Kaufman Mancini and Friends,' and the sonic spectacle of 'Fantasia Favorites,' each event promises a unique auditory experience. Dive into a world where historical themes meet contemporary compositions, and where esteemed artists bring each note to life.

Dearborn Symphony's Musical Journey: From Gold Rush Trails to Hollywood Tunes

Dearborn Symphony

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Dearborn Symphony invites you to an evening of music made for falling in love—with rhythm, with movement, and maybe even with each other. Shall We Dance is a romantic, high-spirited night out designed for couples, friends, and anyone looking to celebrate the joy of connection through music and motion.

The concert itself flows with the charm and energy of a night on the town. Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz brings smoldering passion and drama, while Strauss’s Voices of Spring waltz enchants with its elegance—performed live with dancers from Downriver Dance Academy, under the artistic direction of Genrich. Later, tango-inspired rhythms and Latin flair take center stage in Piazzolla’s Libertango, performed in collaboration with the Dearborn Youth Symphony, adding a fresh, youthful spark to the evening.

Shall We Dance?

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

What happens when school spirit, cinematic power, and classical fanfare meet center stage? You get Mad About Marches—a sport-centric evening of pure orchestral momentum that brings together fans of music, athletics, and pageantry in one unforgettable celebration.

This pulse-pounding program kicks off with a flurry of iconic marches that span stadiums, screen, and ceremony. From Sousa’s Washington Post March to the unmistakable energy of Roundball Rock (the theme to NBA on NBC), the first half delivers big brass, booming percussion, and instantly recognizable anthems. Audiences will cheer for local favorites like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University fight songs, get swept up in the thrill of John Williams’ Imperial March, and soar with one of his Olympic masterpieces. It’s a full-court press of musical power and pride.

Mad About Marches

Ford Center for the Performing Arts

The Dearborn Symphony closes its 64th season with Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem—a monumental work of beauty, power, and soul-stirring emotion. With its sweeping scale and operatic intensity, the Requiem is an unforgettable experience for orchestra, chorus, and audience alike.

This performance marks a meaningful homecoming. Verdi’s Requiem was the centerpiece of the inaugural performance at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 25 years ago, in September 2001. Now, a quarter-century later, the Dearborn Symphony and Vanguard Voices, under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey, reunite to bring this epic work back to the stage where it first launched a new era of the performing arts in Dearborn.

Verdi’s Requiem

The music of Bernstein, Groffe, Copland and others transports us to the days of the Gold Rush and life on the trail. The Dearborn Youth Symphony joins us for the popular Yellowstone Theme on our annual side-by-side concert.

Symphony Goes West

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