Music

May 09
Headshot of Anthony Lai.

HFC’s Anthony Lai premieres original music with Dearborn Symphony

The Dearborn Symphony will play Anthony Lai's original musical number, “In Other News,” at its final concert of the season on May 9.
May 07
Anthony Lai directing a group of musicians.

“Whales, Raptors, and Ray” concert

The HFC Metropolotan Symphony Band will perform the “Whales, Raptors, and Ray” on May 7. This public event is free.
HFC musicians playing saxophones at a concert.

HFC hosts Spring Jazz Concert

Three HFC musical ensembles will perform the Spring Jazz Concert on April 30. This public event is free.
Headshot of Courtnee Pruitt

Unexpected opportunities turned Courtnee Pruitt’s dreams into a career path

HFC prepared Courtnee Pruitt by pushing her limits through a combination of theatre and technology so she could grow and pursue big dreams.
HFC chorus singers singing at a concert.

Join us for “Tongues of Fire” multi-lingual spring choral concert

The HFC Chorus and Blue Fusion musical ensembles will perform "Tongues of Fire" April 24. The public event is free and is the final choral concert of the season.
Headshot of Mikel Hurwitz.

Composer Mikel Hurwitz will keynote HFC Partners Breakfast

Renowned composer Mikel Hurwitz will speak at HFC's annual Partners Breakfast on April 8. School counselors and other partners should register by April 4.
Brianne Boyd has short blonde hair and wearing a black shirt.

HFC alumna becomes director of the Belleville Community Chorus

HFC alumna Brianne Boyd achieves her dream. She has expansive plans as the Chorus' new director, including a children's chorus. The first concert is in May.
Image of trombone players at an orchestra concert.

HFC hosts 30th Annual President’s Collage Concert March 5

The March 5 President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups. Tickets are available now for the 30th annual concert.
A red heart that has been torn in several pieces and placed back together.

HFC Theatre presents “Torn Apart, Together,” exploring the theme of love

Just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, "Torn Apart, Together" ties together elements of musicals with the central theme of love.
Musicians playing the trumpet at a concert.

Free Autumn Jazz Concert on campus

Join us for the Autumn Jazz Concert on Dec. 11. Admission is free.
HFC's Chorus singing in matching black dresses and necklaces.

You are invited to “Circle of Refuge” winter Choral concert

Please join us for the "Circle of Refuge," an HFC Choral concert celebrating the refuge created by gathering together during times of change, on Dec. 5.
A close up of a vintage suit with an enamel rainbow heart pin with Dear Harvey title.

HFC Theatre presents “Dear Harvey”

HFC Theatre's first major production of the 2024-25 academic year, “Dear Harvey,” will debut Nov. 15 and run through Nov. 23.
Portrait of Vanessa El-Zein.

Auditions for “Torn Apart, Together” October 7

All HFC and UM-Dearborn students are welcome to audition on Oct. 7 for the brand-new musical theatre production, "Torn Apart, Together."
 HFC music instructor Anthony Lai works alongside HFC music student Andrew Cutting at last year’s HFC-24.

HFC's fine arts programs host 24-hour arts innovation for second year

HFC-24 is an innovative 24-hour collaborative arts project, bringing together all Fine Arts departments. Don't miss the results at a public showing on Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Silhouette of a conductor with a curving line of music on a celestial night sky.

Join us for “New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” concert April 29

“New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” on April 29 promises an eclectic variety of music. It is free and open to the public.
Trumpeters performing at a concert.

Join us for the Spring Jazz Concert

The HFC Music Department concludes its 2023-24 season on a high note with the Spring Jazz Concert.
A group of people dressed in black formal attire singing.

HFC hosts “Raise Your Voice” spring choral program

The April 21 “Raise Your Voice” concert marks the final vocal music performance of the 2023-24 academic year. Admission is free.
Photo of Karen Sadanowicz, Anthony Lai, and Jennifer C. Markin

Three HFC employees promoted to permanent positions

HFC team members Karen Sadanowicz, Jennifer C. Markin, and Anthony Lai are now serving in permanent leadership roles at the College.
Three HFC Culinary students preparing dishes for the Fall Scholarship dinner in fall of 2023.

Spring Scholarship Event: Courses XXV Chef’s Dinner April 20

The Spring Scholarship Event: Courses XXV Chef's Dinner will support scholarships for HFC Culinary Arts students.
Image of trombone players at an orchestra concert.

29th Annual President’s Collage Concert is March 20

The President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups. Tickets are available now.
Bogolan African print pattern in gold, orange, and black with outlined prominent black Americans.

Celebrate Black History Month!

Culture, drumming, talent, cooking demos, HISTORY, and more will be shared and showcased during this month's events. Please join us!
Gina is wearing a green sweater and glasses, playing the piano.

Get to Know HFC: For 30 years, Gina D’Alessio has taught music from the heart

Being able to pass on her musical knowledge to students and seeing them succeed has been the center of Gina D’Alessio’s teaching career at HFC.
HFC student Andrew Cutting at the keyboard.

HFC student Andrew Cutting makes music to make people feel happy

Andrew Cutting aspires to teach music at the college level and dreams of performing on Broadway.
Robert Nash in front of two keyboards and an outdoor audience.

Robert Nash engages communities through volunteer work and music

Greening of Detroit volunteer coordinator, musician, and HFC alumnus Robert Nash says music calls on the inner parts of humanity to help make all of us better.