A Message from the Artistic Director

Music Society’s on a roll, attracting terrific talent from all over the region and sending audience members home humming. We’re having a great time creating first-rate experiences for music lovers of all ages, using the finest talent our region has to offer, and we always strive to make your next experience even better than the last.

Selecting shows that could top the 06-07 season has been an exciting challenge, and with the 07-08 lineup we’ve done just that! Join us by the Early Bird deadline for the best deal of the year, and enjoy yet another terrific Music Society season at your Center for the Arts in Midland!

James Hohmeyer, Artistic Director

About James Hohmeyer

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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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STAFF DIRECTORY

• Tami Ramaker, Managing Director: 989-631-5930 ext. 1601
• Jim Hohmeyer, Artistic Director: 989-631-5930 ext. 1605
• Kristen Lences, Technical Manager: 989-631-5930 ext. 1607
• Amy Behrens, Operations Manager: 989-631-5930 ext. 1702
• Emily Anderson, Communications Coordinator : 989-631-5930 ext. 1270
• Adam Young, Choral Programs Assistant : 989-631-5930 ext. 1602

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