About this Event
Project ESME is excited to present our inaugural Harmony of Hope, an inspiring evening celebrating the transformative power of music, arts education, and community. This special event will showcase the impact of our programs through live performances, student stories, and opportunities to meet the talented young musicians whose lives have been enriched through Project ESME.
This event will be hosted by David LaGrand, Mayor of Grand Rapids.
The evening will feature live performances presented by:
- Project ESME faculty artists including musicians from the Grand Rapids Symphony and The Philadelphia Orchestra
- Student participants of the Project ESME summer string camp, school clinics and after school youth orchestra programs, including featured student soloists Roland Anderson, Sophia Rudolph, and Cameron Renshaw, performing ESME arranged music of John Williams, Tan Dun, Hans Zimmer, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Grand Rapids Ballet dancers Rena Takahashi and Julian Gan performing original dance choreography created for the Project ESME student performances
Project ESME is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making music education more inclusive, culturally relevant, and accessible. Our professional faculty includes artists from the Grand Rapids Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The New York Philharmonic, and other leading arts organizations. By blending classical training with music that reflects students' interests, cultures, and lived experiences, we inspire artistic excellence, build confidence, and create meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with their communities through the performing arts.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community as we celebrate the next generation of artists and invest in a brighter future through the arts.
Location: Devos Place (Ballroom A)
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Attire: Business Casual
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DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States
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