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Margaret Schaefer – RIP

from: https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/southeast-michigan/name/margaret-schaefer-obituary?id=56513830

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Schaefer (Williams), Age 86, former long-term resident of Dearborn, MI, on October 10, 2024. Margaret was a very generous and kind woman, active in many facets of the Dearborn community. She was a philanthropic member of the Dearborn Symphony. She was a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and volunteered many hours of her time knitting and helping coordinating care packages to be distributed to American troops serving overseas as well as many local charities. Margaret was an educator for many years. During her time in the Dearborn Public Schools, she forged many relationships with students and their families that lasted throughout her lifetime. She was an avid traveler, loved to ski and was a member of the Ford Thunderbirds Ski Club. She is survived by her children, Kris Schaefer and husband Andy Garanich, Julie (Juxhin) Schaefer, Gail (Bill) Edwards, Greg (Andrea) Schaefer; grandchildren, Brian (Anne) Spencer, Lindsay (Chad) Khazouz, Neil (Kalyn) Spencer, Eric Craft (Jessica Durand), Sean (Brittani) Craft, Marin Edwards, Garrett Schaefer, and Owen Schaefer; and 6 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make a Memorial Donation to the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 2063, Dearborn, MI 48123 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas. Margaret’s family invites you to join them for a Memorial Luncheon at DeLucas’ (27424 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185), Saturday, October 19, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM. Please RSVP by October 16, 2024, by sending an email to margaretschaefer.memorial@gmail.com or phoning Honor Memorial and Cremation Services at 734-237-8377.

Leonard Moore – RIP

We are sorry to report the passing of Leonard Moore, past Symphony treasurer and long-time board member and supporter. He was also a member of the Exchange Club and supportive of their donations to the Symphony.

Leonard’s Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8th at the Church of the Divine Child, 1055 Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128. Gathering at church Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary Tuesday evening. Interment White Chapel Cemetery; Troy, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Exchange Club of Dearborn, 23400 Park, Dearborn, MI 48124.

Read more about Leonard at https://www.howepeterson.com/obituary/leonard-moore

Program Note generated by AI

George Bizet’s “Farandole” is a piece of music that is steeped in history and tradition. This lively tune is the final piece of the composer’s “L’Arlésienne” suite, which was composed in 1872 and premiered in Paris the same year. The suite is based on a play of the same name by Alphonse Daudet and it tells the story of a woman from Arles, a small town in southern France.

The story of “L’Arlésienne” is set in the late 19th century, a time when the region of Provence was experiencing a cultural renaissance. The play and the suite that followed it were heavily influenced by this cultural awakening, and they both capture the spirit of the time. Bizet drew inspiration from the traditional folk music of Provence, and he used it to create a musical landscape that is both familiar and exotic.

“Farandole” is the final piece of the suite, and it is a fitting conclusion to the work. The piece is characterized by its bright and rhythmic melody, as well as its use of traditional folk instruments such as the tambourine and castanets. The music is typically played by an orchestra, and it is often used in ballet performances, and other classical music concerts.

The use of tambourine and castanets in “Farandole” is particularly noteworthy. These instruments are commonly used in traditional folk music from Provence, and they add a sense of energy and urgency to the piece. The tambourine provides a steady and infectious beat, while the castanets add a sense of playfulness and spontaneity.

“Farandole” has become a staple of the classical music repertoire, and it is considered one of Bizet’s most popular works. It is a perfect representation of the composer’s musical style, which is characterized by its use of melody and rhythm to convey emotion and create a sense of place. The piece evokes images of the sun-drenched streets of southern France and the carefree spirit of the people who live there.

Today, Bizet’s “Farandole” continues to be a crowd pleaser and a way to travel to the past, to a time when the region of Provence was experiencing a cultural renaissance. It’s a piece of music that is steeped in history and tradition, and it’s a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of southern France.Regenerate response

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