Thursday, January 3, 2013
The group is under the direction of Dennis Ryans II, who recently served as assistant music director for Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.
Aspiring singers in grades 6 to 12 are invited to audition for the Farmington Hills Youth Choir on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Heritage Park Visitors Center on Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile Roads. The Youth Choir offers students, from beginner to advanced vocalists, an opportunity to perform a wide variety of music. The group's new director Dennis Ryans II, teaches at Detroit Community High School and recently served as Assistant Music Director of the famed Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit. In addition to rehearsals and performances, group experiences have included a professional photo shoot and a flash mob performance. The Choir has opened for a Michigan Opera Theatre Ensemble performance, and performed at the State Capitol and at the …
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
In addition to a sing-along and a visit with Santa, you can donate non-perishable foods, toiletries, cleaning supplies and more.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Get into the holiday spirit and help the victims of Superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, during the City of Farmington Hills 20th Annual Holiday Lights ceremony, held at Fire Station #5 on the city's municipal campus at 11 Mile and Orchard Lake Roads. During the 6:30 p.m. event, city officials will flip the switch on a 20-foot candle, which represents the community's commitment to peace and unity. After the ceremony, Santa arrives at Fire Station #5, and refreshments will be served. The Farmington Hills Youth Choir will lead a community sing-along; other participants include Miss Farmington Elena Pavlicas and her court, and Farmington-Farmington Hills District Girl Scouts. To help those affected by Superstorm Sandy, bring any of the following: …
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
The musical group is expected to perform at the City of Farmington Hills annual holiday lighting ceremony in December.
If you're looking for good, local entertainment and information on YouTube.com, the popular video-sharing website, check out the SWOCC Studios channel. The Southwestern Oakland Cable Commission (SWOCC) provides public access and government cable programming for the cities of Farmington, Farmington Hills and Novi. In addition to candidate profiles and other voter information, SWOCC covers local events, like September's Farmington Hills Youth Choir auditions (featured with this article). A City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division program, the choir offers youth in grades 6-12 the opportunity to perform in concerts and at the city's annual holiday lighting ceremony. For information about current events, follow the links below. We've…
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Dennis Ryans II teaches at Detroit Community High and recently served as Assistant Music Director of the Mosaic Youth Theatre.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Do you have an aspiring singer in your family, looking for an opportunity to learn how to sing better, make new friends, and have a great experience? Students in grades 6-12 can audition for the Farmington Hills Youth Choir on Sept. 18, at the Vagnozzi Visitors Center in Heritage Park on Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile. The Youth Choir offers beginners to advanced students an opportunity to perform a wide variety of music, from pop to classics. This fall, the Youth Choir welcomes new director Dennis Ryans II, a music educator currently teaching at Detroit Community High School, who also recently served as Assistant Music Director of the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit. He has served as Co-Manager of the Michigan Schools Vocal Music …
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Rehearsals for the chorus, which is open to singers in grades 6-12, begin Sept. 18.
With fall rehearsals set to get underway in just a few weeks, the City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division is seeking a new director for the Farmington Hills Youth Choir (FHYC). The choir runs September to December and January to April, with Tuesday rehearsals beginning Sept. 18 and a Dec. 18 winter performance. According to a press release, the successful candidate will be energetic and motivated, and relate well to youth in grades 6 to 12. The contract position requires the candidate to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Music, and to be able to select and direct a varied selection of music from classical to contemporary, as well as show choir and pop selections. The Director will be responsible for conducting auditions, …
Friday, January 6, 2012
Farmington Hills city council will discuss goals Saturday inspired by the 2020 visioning process.
Another busy weekend is upon us, and if you're looking for opportunities to have some family fun in Farmington and Farmington Hills, be sure to check out our Weekend Planner. Here's what else you should know about the next few days: While winds will kick up today as high as 26 miles per hour, the rest of the weekend should remain fairly calm. The National Weather Service predicts a high of 51 today (you read that right - 51), with daytime highs around 40 and lows in the upper 20s Saturday and Sunday. After hearing reports from subcommittees involved in the city's 2020 visioning process, officials will meet in the city hall community room Saturday at 9 a.m. to talk about goals for the coming year. They'll also discuss recent issues with …
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31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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The Home Depot
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The Farmington Community Library Main Library
32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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25099 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Aspiring singers in grades 6-12 are invited to try out Jan. 10 for the city ensemble.
Children and youth in grades 6-12 are invited to audition for the Farmington Hills Youth Choir on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Heritage Park Visitors Center on Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile Roads. Aspiring singers looking for an opportunity to make new friends and expand their knowledge of music are welcome to try out. The Youth Choir offers students with all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced, an opportunity to perform a wide variety of choral music. Appointments for auditions held between 5 and 6 p.m. can be made by calling the Cultural Arts Division at 248-473-1859; open auditions will be held between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., with no appointment needed. The Youth Choir is led by director Brian Christian, who holds a master…
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Auditions held Tuesday gauge singers' range and musical tastes.
Brian Christian approached Tuesday night's Farmington Hills Youth Choir auditions at the Vagnozzi Visitors Center in Heritage Park with one goal in mind: "I'm looking for talent, for excellent singers," the choir director said as he waited for the first students to show up. "They come in one at a time, and I'll ask them to sing their favorite song. That gives me a better understanding of the type of music they're interested in." In addition to working with singers from last year, Christian held open auditions. The choir, created in 2006 by the Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division, is open to anyone in grades six-12, residents and nonresidents alike. Last year's choir had 30 members, but Christian isn't sure how many of those will …
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The choir is open to students of all experience levels, in grades 6-12.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Auditions for the Farmington Hills Youth Choir, open to anyone in grades 6-12, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Visitors Center in Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road. Beginning singers and more experienced vocalists may audition; nothing needs to be prepared ahead of time. Students will rehearse in the Men’s Glee Club, Ladies Ensemble, and the Mixed Ensemble. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays, from Sept. 20 to Dec. 13, with varying times for each ensemble. A performance will take place on Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Farmington Players Barn Theater. According to FHYC member Madi Abel, “Youth Choir is a great way to meet new friends and be with old friends. One of my favorite things we do is laugh!” The …
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The Farmington Players
32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Michael Ritenour
1:24 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Not to put a damper on the event (which I applaud), but I've heard several recent reports and stories by and about charities in the NY-NJ area to the effect that they need money, not goods or food. It's a burden on their resources to sort and distribute such items, whereas they can use the money to make pointed purchases at each location, or to take advantage of their large-scale purchasing power… more ›