October 30
Fall Play-In
6:00 PM | Petoskey High School

November 9
DGYO Fall Concert
Featuring soloist Ya-Ju Chuang, piano
7:00 PM | Great Lakes Center for the Arts

Get ready for a night of musical fireworks. Guest pianist Ya-Ju Chuang joins the Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, bringing its dazzling piano passages to life. Then the orchestra’s own musicians step into the spotlight for the dramatic solos and Spanish-inspired rhythms of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol. The evening opens with familiar favorites from The Little Mermaid. All are welcome to attend this free concert filled with musical excellence.

The program features the 1st Piano Concerto by Beethoven, with Ya-Ju Chuang as the guest piano soloist. This piece gives her many opportunities to show off her amazing skills. Here is information about her - https://www.interlochen.org/person/ya-ju-chuang

The main orchestra piece is “Capriccio Espagnol” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Though Rimsky-Korsakov was Russian, he (like other composers) had a fascination with the music of Spain. There are elements of Spanish dances as well as imitation of the guitar. This is a show-piece that features individuals in the orchestra (including Concertmaster Eeva Rintala) demonstrating their skills in dramatic solos.

The program will begin with a Suite from the popular movie “The Little Mermaid”, including favorites like “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea.”

November 20 & 21
Fall Solo Recitals
November 20: 6:00 & 7:30 PM
November 21: 1:00 & 3:00 PM
Petoskey United Methodist Church

December
DGSP Class Concerts
Various school locations | Dates and times TBD

Sunday, October 18
The Cummings Quartet
12:00PM | St. Francis Xavier Church, Petoskey

Join the Cummings Quartet for an afternoon concert of sweeping melodies and spirited energy.

Bedřich Smetana’s String Quartet No. 1, “From My Life,” traces the composer’s memories of youth, love, and loss, while Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 4 pairs passionate intensity with lyrical warmth. Together, these works offer an expressive journey through the intimacy and power of four strings.

This event is free and open to the public.

The quartet is composed of professional musicians David Reimer, Rodrigo Zafani Quintana, Kim Teachout, and Elizabeth Bert.

December 12
DGYO Side-by-Side with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
Holiday Pops
Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Time TBD

February 21
The Cummings Quartet
Part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Sunday Recital Series
4:00 PM | Location TBD

March
DGSP Class Concerts
Various school locations | Dates and times TBD

March 22
DGYO Local Tour
Featuring a Next Gen daytime performance and evening concert, with collaborations with CTAC School of Ballet and special guest.
Times and locations TBD

April 22 & 24
Spring Solo Recitals
April 22: 6:00 & 7:30 PM
April 24: 1:00 & 3:00 PM
Great Lakes Center for the Arts

May 17
DGYO Chamber Concert
7:00 PM | Great Lakes Center for the Arts

May 22
Spring Showcase
5:00 PM | Petoskey High School

For detailed information about Dorothy Gerber events and programs contact Music Director, Dr. David Reimer at 616.828.8321 or by e-mail at dreimer@greatlakescfa.org.