May 9, 2026 2:00 pm
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“Favorites 2.0!”: Ann Arbor Concert Band

Artistic director David Leach conducts this local volunteer ensemble in the closing concert of its 47th season. The program is highlighted by Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in B-flat, Gordon Jacob’s An Original Suite, Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, and Vincent Persichetti’s Pageant. Also, Michael Kaufman conducts the premiere of Andrew David Perkins’ piece written for him, Kaufman’s Cove; and Skyline High student and clarinetist Benjamin Huang, the 2026 Young Artist Scholarship Competition winner, performs the Rondo from Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1. 2 p.m., Michigan Theater. $15 (seniors & students, $10; kids under 14, free) in advance at marquee-arts.org/live-events & at the door. (734) 6688397.

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