Music

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HFC-24: Fine Arts hosts innovative 24-hour collaborative arts project

HFC-24 marks the first full collaboration between Theatre, Telecommunication, Graphic Design, Studio Art, and Music. The results will be presented to the public at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Don't miss it!
Olivia Van Goor leaning onto a piano top smiling.

HFC Big Band performs with Olivia Van Goor in support of early-career musicians

In the first in a series of concerts to provide local artists an opportunity to play with a larger ensemble, the HFC Big Band will perform alongside jazz performer Olivia Van Goor.
Rick Goward conducting.

HFC will dedicate the Rick L. Goward Band Room in August

The newly-dedicated Rick L. Goward Band Room will pay tribute to the late HFC music instructor during a public open house Aug. 22.
Profile of Kevin Dewey

Music Maestro Kevin Dewey retires after educating and inspiring musicians for nearly 30 years

Even though renowned music instructor Kevin Dewey is retiring from HFC, he will remain active leading choirs in the Dearborn community.
A closeup of the female singers in the Renaissance Voices singing at a performance.

Renaissance Voices performs Alumnae Concert in Farmington Hills

Renaissance Voices will perform its annual Alumnae Concert: Music for Women’s Voices, June 4.
Jeremy Palmer playing a piano.

Get to Know HFC: Jeremy Palmer finds music creative and educational

Music therapist Jeremy Palmer loves all aspects of music, and enjoys creating and learning alongside students.
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HFC presents 3 music concerts this spring

The HFC Music department is putting on three concerts: choral, band, and jazz. Join us April 18, and May 1 and 3.
Photo of Thornetta Davis singing

HFC music ensembles help Dearborn Rotary celebrate its 100th anniversary

HFC Big Band will begin the fesitivities at the Rotary Club of Dearborn's March 18 centennial celebration. The Dennis Edwards' Temptations Review and Thornetta Davis will also perform.
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HFC celebrates Black History Month through public events

Join us for free, public events to learn about, share, and celebrate Black History Month.
Group image of the HFC Big Band at the Collage Concert.

28th Annual President’s Collage Concert

The President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups.
5AM Pancakes and Tenderly images.

Two performances in one: “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly”

HFC's two upcoming plays, “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly,” will be presented in single, 90-minute sessions Jan. 21-22 and 28-29. They are “a calming, positive love letter to all of us dealing with difficult times.”
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Join us for Welcome Back Days!

Get the most out of your time as an HFC student! Join us for Welcome Back Days January 24-25. Resource and student clubs fairs, entertainment, and more are part of the two-day experience.
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HFC Music open rehearsals begin in January

Everyone is invited to join open rehearsals for HFC choirs and bands, beginning in January. You may also take classes for credit or personal enrichment.
Renaissance Voices singers.

HFC’s Renaissance Voices performs “A Festival of Lessons and Carols”

Celebrate the music of the holidays on December 18 at the "A Festival of Lessons and Carols" concert, featuring HFC's Renaissance Voices.
Jazz piano.

HFC Winter Jazz Concert celebrates the music of the holidays

HFC's Music Ensembles are preparing for the holiday season. They will perform at the upcoming Winter Jazz Concert.
A photo of Courtnee Pruitt.

Courtnee Pruitt sang at Carnegie Hall; aspires to be stage manager

Courtnee Pruitt, who sang with the Detroit Youth Choir for seven years, will be a stage manager for HFC's production of “The Passage” in early December.
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HFC presents “The Passage” Dec. 1-4

The HFC theatre season for 2022-23 begins with "The Passage," beginning Dec. 1 and running through Dec. 4.
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HFC celebrates Veterans Day with Commemoration Ceremony Nov. 10

Honor our service members with Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Nov. 10 and throughout the week of Nov. 7-11 with “She is a Veteran” campaign.
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Welcome Back Days for students Sept. 19-21

Get involved! Welcome Back Days offers fun, information, and connections for all students in a series of FREE activities and events.
Dewey conducting the band.

Careers to Consider: Music

HFC's music program is one of the most extensive and accomplished community college music programs in the state of Michigan.
Two students singing into microphones, wearing black suits

Join us: HFC Music open rehearsals begin in August

Everyone is invited to join open rehearsals for HFC choirs and bands, beginning in August. You may also take classes for credit or personal enrichment.
Celebrating the life of Rick Goward.

Celebrate the life of Rick Goward on April 30

Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to remember Rick Goward at a campus event on Saturday, April 30.
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27th annual President’s Collage Concert is April 27

April 27's President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups. This year's event pays homage to co-founder Rick Goward.
An image of Anthony Triplett playing the trombone.

Alumnus Anthony Triplett is “performing some of the best music ever written”

HFC alumnus Anthony Triplett lives his dream of making a living playing music and passing on that love to the next generation of musicians.