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MUSIC SOCIETY - About Us |
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Music Society is an association of performing groups
that provide
entertainment that is exciting, fun and leaves you with goose
bumps!
Community participation has been the lifeblood of Music Society
for over 55 years, producing an exciting variety of programs including
Broadway musicals, popular choral works, classic jazz and dance.
Music Society also presents guest artists and dance companies,
providing their volunteers the opportunity to work with professionals
in the music world.
Music Society sponsors
the following:
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Music
Theatre: a
large group of dedicated singers, actors
and technical theatre volunteers who participate on a show-by-show
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The
Youth Honors Choral Program: The YHC Program is
a year-long commitment for grades 3 through 8, with rehearsals once a week and
multiple performance opportunities. Partial to full
scholarships are available.
Check for Auditions.
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Adult
ensembles include: Men of Music, Good Company, Midland Camerata Singers and
Chorale, performing throughout the community.
All men who "just love to sing" are encouraged to
join Men of Music by attending the summer party, or by contacting
Music Society any time of year (auditions are not required
for Men of Music). Good Company is a jazz ensemble that has been performing
professionally for several years. Midland Camerata Singers (a men’s and
women’s ensemble of about 30 voices) and Chorale (a men’s
and women’s choir of about 100 voices) usually hold auditions
twice a year, and there are occasionally additional auditions
held for specific concerts. Through these and other programs,
Music Society provides endless opportunities for singers,
dancers, actors and stagehands.
Learn
about the Midland Camerata Singers
Learn
about the Men of Music
Learn
about Good Company
Learn about Chorale
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ABOUT MUSIC SOCIETY
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MISSION AND VISION
Music Society of Midland Center for the Arts is a premier, volunteer musical arts organization serving mid-Michigan. It provides volunteers and audiences with exciting, quality musical events, utilizing professionals to educate and develop its talented, community-based participants.
Our vision is that the Music Society consistently provides participants
and audiences with "goosebumps." We offer ample opportunities
for artistic expression and development through our musical theatre
offerings, collaborations with other MCFTA groups and community
groups, and a full array of choral ensembles for children and
adults.
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VOLUNTEER
Share your time and talent with Music Society! Volunteers appear
on stage, in the ensembles, backstage, as ushers and in many other
areas. We invite you to be a part of the magic. Call us today!
For information on these and other activities, please contact
Music Society at (989) 631-5930 ext 1702.
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AWARDS
Annually, Music Society recognizes performance and volunteer excellence through multiple awards. Music Theatre awards are nominated and voted on by a select group of qualified volunteers in performing categories. Volunteer participants also select one of their peers to be recognized for excellence in volunteer contribution.
The Jo Harrigan Award (see below) is an award given to a volunteer who has exhibited a lifelong commitment to Music Society. Informal letters of commendation are accepted by anyone for the community who wishes to recommend someone for this award.
Scholarships are available for Youth Honors Choral Program. Once a child has been accepted into a choir, a parent or guardian simply submits a letter describing the financial need and requests either a full or partial scholarship for the annual fees. Scholarships may also be requested for the adult choirs’ annual dues.
JO HARRINGTON AWARD
Nominate a Music Society volunteer who has exhibited long-term
dedication and participation in many aspects and areas to further
the mission and vision of Music Society at the Midland Center
for the Arts. Contact us for a nomination form. More
about the Jo Harrigan Award...
  Join
the Midland community at RIVERDAYS - sponsored by Midland County
Parks and Recreation and the Midland Area Community Foundation,
with technical support from the Midland Center for the Arts. This
event runs for one weekend in July. For more information, visit
the Midland
Area Community Foundation site.
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SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Become part of the Music Society family of Subscribers and Donors
and take advantage of these outstanding benefits:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICING
Purchase the Encore! or Concerts! Save 25% off single ticket prices, plus reserve your seats ahead of the public!
MISS THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE?
Order the Encore! series at a savings of about 15% and you will still enjoy all of the subscriber benefits.
FREE & FLEXIBLE EXCHANGES - THE MOST GENEROUS POLICY AROUND!
Call before the day of the show and exchange your seats for another performance OR apply the value of your tickets toward a different production. No handling fees for subscribers, though an upgrade fee will apply if replacement tickets are a higher price. PRIORITY SEATING
We seat in order of donation level and date received, so subscribers who are donors receive the best available seating. To sit with friends, submit orders together and indicate seating preference.
NEW!
If you subscribe to Music Society's ENCORE! series, or Midland Symphony Orchestra's season, or Theatre Guild's main season, you can enjoy subscriber savings for single tickets to any of these groups' season offerings!
CUSTOMER CARE
Our box office staff is always ready to help you with questions, exchanges, replacement tickets and more. Just stop in during Ticket Office hours (M-F 12-6, Sat 10-5 and one hour before performances) or call 631-8250.
THE INSIDE TRACK
Get the scoop first! Subscribers receive Music Society’s
newsletter, Take Note, which includes information
on upcoming performances, special events, updates and more.
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DONATIONS
SUPPORT US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Music has the power to lift our spirits, expand our minds and
enrich our lives. For over 60 years, Music Society has been
providing quality musical events and opportunities to mid-Michigan.
Only through your generosity can we continue to provide excellent experiences for our audience members, musicians, students and volunteers.
While all donations are deeply appreciated, donations of $50 and above are recognized with:
- Acknowledgment in the program
- Priority seating! We reserve seats in order of contribution level and date received
- 10% discount in the Center Gift Shop
- Newsletter (mailed to donors and subscribers)
Celebrity Donation of $1000+
Angel
Donation of $500-$999
Benefactor Donation of $200-$499
Patron Donation of $100-$199
Donor Donation of $50-$99
It is easy to give; simply add your donation to your ticket order
form and enjoy a full year of benefits as a Music Society Donor. Every donation helps us reach our goal so we can continue to provide you with terrific experiences!
And remember, Midland Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so contributions to the Center and/or any of its resident groups, including Music Society, are tax-deductible to the full extent the law allows.
MATCHING GIFTS
You may also take advantage of your company’s matching charitable
gift plan and upgrade your gift, thus doubling the impact of your
support. Please submit the forms from your employer.
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James
Hohmeyer, Artistic Director
