TravelMany of the performers in HFC choral and instrumental ensembles have the opportunity to participate in concert tours. Tour locations in North America have included Chicago, Hawaii, Stratford, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. HFC groups have also traveled to Europe over the past several years, visiting France, Germany, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Spain, and Switzerland. Proceeds from the annual HFC President’s Collage Concert help to make this travel possible.

recordingsHFC music groups have released several CDs, including recordings of every President’s Collage Concert since 1997. Please contact Kevin Dewey for more information.

BookingsHFC bands and choirs are available for bookings such as weddings, conventions, dances, and church or civic functions. Proceeds from these engagements help to defray travel expenses for student ensembles. For information, please contact Rick Goward or Kevin Dewey.

Joining an HFc ensemBleOpen rehearsals are held at the beginning of each semester for Blue Fusion, Concert Choir, Studio 110, and Vanguard Voices. Notices are posted in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center. For information about these open rehearsals or auditions for these and other ensembles, please contact Rick Goward or Kevin Dewey.

g. kevin dewey, choral directorkdewey@hfcc.edu, 313 845-6474

rick l. goward, instrumental directorrgoward@hfcc.edu, 313 845-9699

randall l. knight, assistant directorrknight@hfcc.edu, 313 845-6367

HFcc music WeBsiTewww.hfcc.edu/music

Big BandThe Henry Ford Big Band, founded in 1981, has performed at major jazz festivals throughout the world. They have entertained at the last four Presidential Inaugural Celebrations in Washington, D.C., and were headliners, with Sonny Rollins, Norah Jones,and Tom Jones, at the “Jazz à Juan” festival in France in 2012. In addition to concerts, the Big Band performs numerous dance engagements throughout the year.

Blue FusionThis entertaining vocal jazz ensemble presents exciting music in a variety of styles, performing with Big Band, their own trio, or a cappella. Blue Fusion has traveled with Studio 110 for concert tours to Chicago and Toronto.

Henry Ford cHorusFeaturing the talents of HFC students, faculty and staff, as well as local residents, the Henry Ford Chorus sings a variety of music including classical, pop, jazz, and Broadway hits. The group has traveled to Chicago, Notre Dame, Stratford, and Toronto for concert tours.

meTropoliTan sympHony BandThe largest community college concert band in Michigan, the Symphony Band includes HFC music students, advanced placement high school students, students from neighboring universities, and members of the community. They perform traditional concert band literature and orchestral transcriptions.

midnigHT BlueThis accomplished vocal jazz ensemble performs the most challenging vocal jazz arrangements with big band, their own trio, or a cappella. Midnight Blue joined forces with the Big Band for special performances for the last three Presidential Inaugural Celebrations in Washington, D.C.

renaissance voicesThe women of Renaissance Voices enjoy performing the finest in treble choral literature in a variety of styles and languages. The ensemble has taken four overseas concert tours and released three CDs.

sTudio 110The members of Studio 110, an eclectic mix of musicians from recent high school graduates to retirees, perform a wide selection of jazz favorites in their concerts. Studio 110 has traveled with Blue Fusion for concert tours to Chicago and Toronto.

sympHonic Wind ensemBleKnown as HFC’s “instrumental honors group,” the Symphonic Wind Ensemble features the top musicians from other HFC bands in performances of challenging compositions and transcriptions.

vanguard voicesThis 75-voice chorus, sponsored by the City of Dearborn Recreation Department and choir-in-residence at HFC, performs the best in traditional and contemporary choral music. Vanguard Voices is proud to sponsor Vanguard Premieres, a composition contest and commission program which has introduced more than 40 new compositions to the choral world.

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THursday, sepTemBer 25, 2014 - 5:00pm “smoke on The grill”dearborn goodfellows Fundraiser for the dearborn education FoundationBig BandFord Field, DearbornGeneral Admission: $25

saTurday, novemBer 1, 2014 - 8:00pm“night of a Thousand stars” parkinson’s Foundation danceBig BandSt. John Armenian Church22001 Northwestern, SouthfieldGeneral Admission: $25

THursday, novemBer 13, 2014 - 11:10amstudent recitalHFC Applied Music StudentsF-113, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, HFCFree Admission

Wednesday, novemBer 19, 2014michigan community college choral FestivalHenry Ford ChorusSt. Cecilia Music Center Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsFree Admission

saTurday, novemBer 22, 2014 - 6:30pmFestival of Trees galaBig Band, Vanguard Male ChorusFord Community & Performing Arts Center15801 Michigan Avenue (at Greenfield), DearbornReserved Tickets: $75 adult, $25 children; call 313 943-2350

saTurday, novemBer 30, 2014 - 3:00pm“viva vivaldi”Dearborn Community Chorus, Macomb Chorale, Macomb Symphony Orchestra, Vanguard VoicesMacomb Center for the Performing Arts 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton TownshipReserved Tickets: www.macombcenter.com, 586 286-2222

sunday, decemBer 7, 2014 - 4:00pmWinter choral concertBlue Fusion, Concert Choir, Midnight Blue, Renaissance VoicesSt. Paul Lutheran Church21915 Beech Street (between Oakwood and Monroe), DearbornGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior

saTurday, decemBer 13, 2014 - 7:00pmdearborn Holiday choral Festival featuring “viva vivaldi”Dearborn Community Chorus, Macomb Chorale, Vanguard Voices, Dearborn Symphony Chamber OrchestraMichael A. Guido TheaterFord Community & Performing Arts Center15801 Michigan Avenue (at Greenfield), DearbornReserved Tickets: $18, $15, $11, students $6; call 313 943-2354

Friday, decemBer 19, 2014 - 8:00pmWinter Jazz concertBig Band, Blue Fusion, Midnight Blue, Studio 110Adray Auditorium, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, HFCGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior

sunday, decemBer 21, 2014 - 7:00pma Festival of lessons & carolsRenaissance VoicesChrist Episcopal Church120 N. Military (at Cherry Hill), DearbornGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior

saTurday, January 10, 2015 - 7:00pm“celebrate arts”Vanguard Male ChorusWalled Lake United Methodist Church313 Northport Street, Walled Lake; General Admission

saTurday, January 31, 2015 - 8:00pm“Big Band, Bop & pop”Big Band, Midnight BlueMichael A. Guido TheaterFord Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Avenue (at Greenfield), Dearborn Reserved Tickets: $20; call 313 943-2354

saTurday, FeBruary 28, 2015 - 7:00pm20th annual president’s collage concertShowcasing the HFC Music Department:Big Band, Blue Fusion, Henry Ford Chorus, Metropolitan Symphony Band, Midnight Blue, Renaissance Voices, Studio 110, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Vanguard VoicesMichael A. Guido TheaterFord Community & Performing Arts Center15801 Michigan Avenue (at Greenfield), DearbornReserved Tickets: $15 through February 20; call 313 845-9699$20 after February 20; call 313 943-2354

marcH 27-28, 2015gold company invitational vocal Jazz FestivalMidnight BlueDalton Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

sunday, april 12, 2015 - 7:00pmspring choral concertBlue Fusion, Henry Ford Chorus, Midnight Blue, Renaissance VoicesFirst United Methodist Church22124 Garrison (at Mason), DearbornGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior

THursday, april 16, 2015 - 11:10amstudent recitalHFC Applied Music StudentsF-113, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, HFCFree Admission

saTurday, april 18, 2015 - 8:00pmBritten “War requiem”Flint Festival Chorus, Vanguard Voices, Flint Symphony OrchestraThe Whiting1241 E. Kearsley Street, FlintReserved Tickets: www.thewhiting.com, 810 237-7333

Tuesday, april 21, 2015 - 8:00pmspring Band concertMetropolitan Symphony Band, Symphonic Wind EnsembleMichael A. Guido Theater Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Avenue (at Greenfield), DearbornGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior; 313 943-2354

Friday, april 24-may 3, 2015 8:00pm Fridays & saTurdays, 2:00pm sundays

“Hairspray”HFC Social Science, Arts and Fitness DivisionAdray Auditorium, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, HFCTickets will be available beginning January 1, 2015 at theatre.hfcc.eduInformation: 313 845-9817

Friday, may 8, 2015 - 8:00pmspring Jazz concert Big Band, Blue Fusion, Midnight Blue, Studio 110Adray Auditorium, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, HFCGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior

saTurday, may 16, 2015 - 4:00pmvanguard spring concertVanguard VoicesCherry Hill Presbyterian Church24110 Cherry Hill Road (at Telegraph), DearbornGeneral Admission: $13 in advance; call 313 943-2354, $15 at the door

sunday, may 17, 2015 - 4:00pm“great performances in a sacred space”Vanguard VoicesFirst Presbyterian Church26165 Farmington Road (at 11 Mile), Farmington HillsSuggested Donation: $10 per person, $25 per family

Friday, may 22-sunday, may 24, 2015stratford TourHenry Ford Chorus

sunday, June 7, 2015 - 4:00pmrenaissance voices alumnae concertRenaissance Voices & AlumnaeNorth Congregational Church 36520 Twelve Mile Road (between Halsted & Drake), Farmington HillsGeneral Admission: $10 Adult, $7 Student/Senior

THursday, June 25, 2015 - 7:00pmolder persons commission & act of kindness program presents...Big BandOlder Persons Commission of Oakland County650 Letica Drive, RochesterTickets: $20; call 248 608-0251

2014-2015 HFc Music Concert Calendar