Adults

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Symphony 101
Upbeat
Nooks & Crannies Tour
Access to Music
Senior Access to Music

Upbeat

Sponsored by BDO Seidman

Join Maestro David Lockington and guests for a pre-concert discussion prior to each Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series concert. Discussions begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the DeVos Recital Hall and are free to all ticket holders.

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Nooks & Crannies Tour [ages 18 and up]

Treat yourself to a special behind-the-scenes look at DeVos Hall with the Nooks and Crannies tours. Learn fun facts about the hall, what it’s like to sit on stage, and meet John Varineau, Associate Conductor, to ask all the questions you’ve wanted to ask about being a professional musician, conductor or playing in the orchestra!  Tours are FREE and last approximately 50 minutes and must be reserved in advance.

Nooks & Crannies Tour Schedule

Tours are available for groups of 15 or more.  To schedule a tour, contact the Education Department, 616/454.9451 ext .128.

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Access to Music

Access to Music is presented free to individuals who cannot attend regularly ticketed concerts due to physical or mental challenges. The concert venue is barrier-free and has a convenient drop off location for buses and vans. Reservations are required.

Access To Music
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Location TBD

Senior Access to Music

Senior Access to Music is presented free to Seniors 50 and older who cannot attend regularly ticketed concerts due to physical, mental and economic challenges. DeVos Place is barrier-free and has a convenient drop off location for buses and vans. Reservations are required.

Senior Access to Music
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
1:30 p.m.
Location TBD

Access Volunteers

Many volunteers and high school students donate their time to facilitate the concert-going experience for these special events. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Annamarie Buller at 616/454-9451 ext. 149.

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