Inspiring Dearborn’s Next Generation
Music education thrives on personal connection. Through this special partnership, musicians from Dearborn Symphony step directly into local middle school classrooms to provide specialized, small-group instruction. By working alongside public school directors, our musicians help students refine their technique, build confidence, and discover the joy of making music together.
Each year, this program provides instrument-specific guidance to over 100 young musicians in Dearborn, completely free of charge to the schools.
From the Classroom
“Hearing professional musicians perform and talk about their experiences, while giving small-group lessons focused on technique specific to individual instruments, is hugely beneficial. The clinicians are helpful, flexible, and wonderful to work with.” — Local Band Director
Our Generous Supporters
This impactful educational initiative is made possible through the visionary generosity of our community.
We are deeply grateful for the foundational support of The Frank & Mary Padzieski Trust, the Dearborn Orchestral Society Endowment Fund, and the Friends of the Dearborn Symphony.
Essential civic and community funding is proudly provided by the American Association of University Women (Dearborn Branch), Cherry Hill Consort, Dearborn Heights Rotary, the Exchange Club of Dearborn, Fairlane Sunrise Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Dearborn, and Kiwanis Dearborn Outer Drive.
We also extend our sincere thanks to our individual benefactors: Robert and Marge Bryer, Ms. Carolyn Carr, William and Janet Leslie, Dr. Donovan, Anne Bakalyar, and Wendy Baggett.
Sponsor a Classroom
We welcome additional partners to help us sustain and expand this vital work. If you or your organization would like to invest in the musical future of Dearborn’s youth, please call the Dearborn Symphony office at 313.565.2424 or click below to make a dedicated contribution.
🎵 Looking for our Solo Competition? Dearborn Symphony also hosts an annual Youth Artists Solo Competition each spring for exceptional young musicians throughout Metro Detroit. Click here to learn more about the competition and application guidelines.