Music

Headshot of Pamela Aue.

Pamela Aue will retire from teaching, but not from singing at HFC

Pamela Aue's teaching assignment was only supposed to be one semester, but it turned into nearly 17 years. Now, she's looking forward to retirement.
Dec 10
Musicians playing the trumpet at a concert.

Free Autumn Jazz Concert

Join us for the Autumn Jazz Concert on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
EMU and HFC logo with music notes and a holiday frame of holly and snowflakes

HFC and EMU perform “Together with You” holiday concert

HFC and EMU collaborate on a free holiday choral concert Dec. 3 at HFC.
HFC Theatre students and instructor practicing with swords.

HFC holds auditions for “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” September 17

HFC Theatre will hold auditions for one of its biggest shows ever: “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” (an original adaptation of “The Pirates of Penzance”) on Sept. 17. All students are welcome. No acting experience required.
Students during a previous HFC-24 event

Students, sign up for HFC-24, a night-and-day arts collaboration

HFC-24 is an innovative day-long collaborative arts project that welcomes all HFC students. It celebrates collaboration across disciplines and broad creativity without perfectionism. Don't miss the public reveal on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Reynolds and Susan McGraw at Woodward Dream Cruise.

WHFR’s Mike Reynolds also works with JoAnne Purtan at WOMC

Mike Reynolds credits working at WHFR for his success in the broadcasting field.
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Alumnus Ray Vipond brings talent and humility to his music

HFC alumnus Ray Vipond recently performed his solo, "Theme and Variations for Trumpet in B-flat minor," with the Metropolitan Symphony Band.

Shardai Duckett posing in front of the EMU sign.

From Hawk to Eagle: Music alumna spreads her wings

The Future for Frontliners scholarship allowed Shardai Duckett to take another chance on a college degree. This time, she soared.
Headshot of Anthony Lai.

HFC’s Anthony Lai premieres original music with Dearborn Symphony

The Dearborn Symphony will play Anthony Lai's original musical number, “In Other News,” at its final concert of the season on May 9.
Anthony Lai directing a group of musicians.

“Whales, Raptors, and Ray” concert

The HFC Metropolotan Symphony Band will perform the “Whales, Raptors, and Ray” on May 7. This public event is free.
HFC musicians playing saxophones at a concert.

HFC hosts Spring Jazz Concert

Three HFC musical ensembles will perform the Spring Jazz Concert on April 30. This public event is free.
Headshot of Courtnee Pruitt

Unexpected opportunities turned Courtnee Pruitt’s dreams into a career path

HFC prepared Courtnee Pruitt by pushing her limits through a combination of theatre and technology so she could grow and pursue big dreams.
HFC chorus singers singing at a concert.

Join us for “Tongues of Fire” multi-lingual spring choral concert

The HFC Chorus and Blue Fusion musical ensembles will perform "Tongues of Fire" April 24. The public event is free and is the final choral concert of the season.
Headshot of Mikel Hurwitz.

Composer Mikel Hurwitz will keynote HFC Partners Breakfast

Renowned composer Mikel Hurwitz will speak at HFC's annual Partners Breakfast on April 8. School counselors and other partners should register by April 4.
Brianne Boyd has short blonde hair and wearing a black shirt.

HFC alumna becomes director of the Belleville Community Chorus

HFC alumna Brianne Boyd achieves her dream. She has expansive plans as the Chorus' new director, including a children's chorus. The first concert is in May.
Image of trombone players at an orchestra concert.

HFC hosts 30th Annual President’s Collage Concert March 5

The March 5 President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups. Tickets are available now for the 30th annual concert.
A red heart that has been torn in several pieces and placed back together.

HFC Theatre presents “Torn Apart, Together,” exploring the theme of love

Just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, "Torn Apart, Together" ties together elements of musicals with the central theme of love.
Musicians playing the trumpet at a concert.

Free Autumn Jazz Concert on campus

Join us for the Autumn Jazz Concert on Dec. 11. Admission is free.
HFC's Chorus singing in matching black dresses and necklaces.

You are invited to “Circle of Refuge” winter Choral concert

Please join us for the "Circle of Refuge," an HFC Choral concert celebrating the refuge created by gathering together during times of change, on Dec. 5.
A close up of a vintage suit with an enamel rainbow heart pin with Dear Harvey title.

HFC Theatre presents “Dear Harvey”

HFC Theatre's first major production of the 2024-25 academic year, “Dear Harvey,” will debut Nov. 15 and run through Nov. 23.
Portrait of Vanessa El-Zein.

Auditions for “Torn Apart, Together” October 7

All HFC and UM-Dearborn students are welcome to audition on Oct. 7 for the brand-new musical theatre production, "Torn Apart, Together."
 HFC music instructor Anthony Lai works alongside HFC music student Andrew Cutting at last year’s HFC-24.

HFC's fine arts programs host 24-hour arts innovation for second year

HFC-24 is an innovative 24-hour collaborative arts project, bringing together all Fine Arts departments. Don't miss the results at a public showing on Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Silhouette of a conductor with a curving line of music on a celestial night sky.

Join us for “New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” concert April 29

“New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” on April 29 promises an eclectic variety of music. It is free and open to the public.
Trumpeters performing at a concert.

Join us for the Spring Jazz Concert

The HFC Music Department concludes its 2023-24 season on a high note with the Spring Jazz Concert.