Concert Series
Signature Series
Since its founding in 1982, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) has set the standard for chamber music in Detroit. By bringing together the top musicians in the area, many of whom are members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Opera Orchestra, the Signature series immerses audiences in an innovative and entertaining chamber music experience.
Nightnotes Series
Since its introduction over 30 years ago, the Nightnotes series has solidified itself as a fan-favorite experience. Hosted in the cozy and casual atmosphere of Birmingham’s Hagopian World of Rugs, each concert is curated by the artist with their peers, showcasing the music they personally enjoy. The full Nightnotes experience features a pre-concert reception, an engaging and conversational performance, and the opportunity to mingle with the artists after the concert.
Structurally Sound Series
Our nationally-recognized Structurally Sound series offers amazing musical explorations of unique Detroit spaces by relating the concert’s programming to unique qualities of each venue. As DCWS’ most immersive series, guests will experience a program rich in visual & musical history.
Since 2012, we are proud to have partnered with over 15 different venues in unforgettable concerts…
- Spring 2012—Piquette Plant, featuring David Jackson
- Fall 2012—Red Bull House of Art featuring Debra Fayroian
- Spring 2013—The Qube Lobby featuring Kenneth Thompkins
- Fall 2013—Recycle Here! Warehouse featuring Marcus Schoon
- Spring 2014—Dime Building featuring Kevin Good
- Fall 2014—Green Garage featuring David Ammer
- Spring 2015—Russell Industrial Center (Michigan Hot Glass Studio) featuring Corbin Wagner
- Fall 2015—Casgrain Hall featuring David Buck
- Spring 2016—The Carr Center featuring Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy
- Fall 2016—The Players Club featuring David Jackson
- Spring 2017—Guardian Building featuring Timothy McAllister
- Fall 2017—Masonic Temple featuring James VanValkenburg
- Summer 2018—Dequindre Cut featuring Ivan Moshchuk
- Fall 2018—Hecker Mansion featuring Robert White
- Spring 2019—The Jam Handy featuring Scott Strong
- Fall 2019—333 Midland featuring Marion Hayden
- Spring 2021—Motown Mansion featuring Jeffrey Lyman (virtual)
- Early Fall 2021—Pewabic Pottery featuring Amanda Blaikie (virtual)
- Late Fall 2021—Timothy McAllister at Redford Theatre (rescheduled for live, in-person)
- Spring 2022—Motown Mansion featuring Alex Kinmonth
- Fall 2022—St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church featuring Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy and Alvin Waddles
- Spring 2023—Bearden Mural at the DIA featuring Kenneth Thompkins, Maurice Draughn, and Joe Becker
- Spring 2023—Carr Center’s New Performance Studio featuring the Kris Johnson Group
- Fall 2023—Downtown Synagogue featuring Kevin Brown
- Spring 2024—The Congregation featuring Amanda Blaikie
- Summer 2024—The Shepherd featuring Michael Malis and Marcus Elliot
- Fall 2024—Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) featuring Johanna Yarbrough
- Spring 2025—Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History featuring the Spiral Quartet
- Spring 2025—Detroit Public Theatre featuring Timothy McAllister, Robert White, and Liz Ames
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how the National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
