If you're a small business owner in Michigan, supporting Michigan symphonies can help encourage a work-life balance for your employees, strengthen your ties with the community you serve, and earn you a reputation as a good corporate citizen. Concert tickets make a great reward for current or prospective clients, or for valued employees, and you're not only supporting professional musicians, you're also helping young and aspiring musicians achieve their dreams as well.

Orchestras in Michigan include:

1. Professional Michigan symphony orchestras that feature internationally known singers and musicians
2. Community orchestras that offer free public concerts
3. Youth symphonies that offer high-caliber entertainment
4. Small orchestras hired to play private events
   

Action Steps
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Enjoy professional entertainment at a Michigan symphony orchestra

Professional symphonies in Michigan offer the same variety and musical expertise found in some of the world's most famous cities, while also hosting some of the world's most reknown musical artists.

I recommend: The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra performs everything from Beethoven to contemporary composers to pop culture icons like Davy Jones of The Monkees. The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its own musicians, and for the world-famous musical artists it hosts. The Bloomfield-Birmingham Symphony has been named the “Most Outstanding Community Orchestra in Southeastern Michigan” presented by the Detroit Motor City Awards for 12 consecutive years.

Support amateur musicians by attending a community orchestra in Michigan

The Dexter Community Orchestra performs free concerts at Dexter High School in Dexter, MI, and the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra performs at the Royal Oak Middle School Auditorium in Royal Oak, MI.

I recommend: The Dexter Community Orchestra performs free concerts at Dexter High School in Dexter, MI, and the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra performs at the Royal Oak Middle School Auditorium in Royal Oak, MI.

See the future of professional music at a youth orchestra in Michigan

Michigan supports its young artists, offering several youth orchestras throughout the state. These youth-oriented Michigan orchestras operate just as their adult counterparts do, with professional concerts and sometimes CDs and even tours.

I recommend: The Oakland Youth Orchestra was established in 1975, and its season includes three concerts, held on the first Thursdays of November, February and May at the Lake Orion High School Auditorium. The Dearborn Youth Symphony, also established in 1975, includes students from over 25 communities in the southeast Michigan metro area.

Book a private Michigan orchestra for your next corporate event

Hiring a private MI orchestra for your next banquet, awards ceremony or Christmas party can make it something employees will look forward to attending each year.

I recommend: Find a list of Michigan orchestras-for-hire at PartyPop.com, or find groups and bands for hire at Detroit Musicians Entertainment.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When hiring a private Michigan orchestra, check its website for a list of its other corporate clients or the types of events it frequently plays. This will tell you if the group is a good fit for the kind of function you're planning.