Greater Faith Assembly

Equity Alliance of Michigan is hosting a conversation for 1000 Black men on Saturday, April 20th to discuss the physical, mental, financial, and spiritual well-being of men in our region. Special guest speakers will include the world's most renowned motivational speaker, Les Brown, Michael Vick, (Former NFL quarterback, FOX NFL analyst), Hill Harper, (American actor, entrepreneur, and political candidate) and others. 
This event will take place at Greater Faith Assembly, located at 9760 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202. Doors will open at 11 AM and the event will begin at 12:00 PM. 
 
To attend this uplifting event and take part in this powerful conversation, please see the flyer below and RSVP at the link here: <a href="https://www.1KBlackmen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.1KBlackmen.com</a>

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Saturday April 20, 2024: Equity Alliance of Michigan is hosting a conversation for 1000 Black men on Saturday, April 20th to discuss the...

Orion Township Public Library

Learn simple but powerful yoga to help relieve chronic ailments, back pain and stress.
No prior yoga experience is needed. 
Free and open to 12+ age. Below 12 should accompany their parents. 
Place: Orion Public Library, James Ingram Room.
Date: April, 27th, 2024
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2:30 - 4:00 pm 
RSVP: <a href="https://innerengineering.sadhguru.org/detroit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://innerengineering.sadhgu...</a> 
Walk-ins allowed. 
More sessions at different locations are available. More information available on the attached flyer.

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Oakland Township-Lake Orion

Yoga for Beginners 

Saturday April 27, 2024: Learn simple but powerful yoga to help relieve chronic ailments, back pain and stress.
No prior yoga experience is...

Clarkston Junior High School

The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present its ’Spring Concert’ on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center, 6595 Middle Lake Rd. Clarkston, 49346. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. 
Conducted by Mr. Cliff Chapman, selections on this program will include "Rocky Point Holiday" by Ron Nelson, Sousa’s "Wolverine March", "Mackinac Suite" conducted by composer Andrew David Perkins, "Bright Shadow Fanfare" by Nicole Piunno, conducted by SEMWE Board Member Mike Lewis, "Halcyon Hearts" by Katahj Copley, "British Eighth March" by Zo Elliott , conducted by SEMWE Board Member Paul DeRubeis, and Excerpts from "Far and Away" by John Williams.
This concert will feature the Cass Quartet (SEMWE members Eric Crimmins, Alan Posner, Matt Harris, and Tim Folmar) performing "Aurum Tetra" Concerto for Saxophone Quartet by Benjamin Taylor, conducted by Dr. Gregory Cunningham, Director of Bands, Professor of Music, and Instrumental Music Program Coordinator at Oakland University. 
We are also excited to feature soloist and SEMWE member Alex Sellers, Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Oakland University performing “Rush” Concerto for Alto Saxophone by Kenneth Fuchs.
For more information, visit our website SEMWE.org, email at info@semwe.org or phone 248.462.9043.
About the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble
The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble includes musicians from area public or private schools, band educators, professors at local universities and freelance performers. Founded by Eric Crimmins, Retired Music Director at Lake Orion Scripps Middle School, SEMWE performs high-quality community concerts in a series of 3 cycles per year.
The mission of SEMWE is to provide a performance outlet for music educators and other accomplished musicians, to educate and share music with the local community and to promote wind and percussion literature as a form of communication and cultural enrichment. SEMWE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
About the Conductor and Music Director
The Conductor and Music Director of the Southeast Michigan Wind Ensemble is Cliff Chapman. With a career as an educator, conductor, adjudicator, consultant, and clinician, he has a wide range of experience and perspective from which to draw regarding lifelong music engagement and service.
Mr. Chapman has served on the faculties of Wayne State University Department of Music and College of Education, Eastern Michigan University Department of Music, and Clarkston Community Schools as Director of Instrumental Music and Fine Performing Arts Coordinator. Professional services include State and District Presidencies of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, Michigan State Chair of the American School Band Directors Association, and Michigan State Chair of the National Band Association, and President of the Michigan Competing Band Association. Recently, Mr. Chapman has been elected to the National Executive Board of the Association of Concert Bands, beginning May 2023.
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Media Contact:
Paul F. DeRubeis
SEMWE Board member and Public Relations contact
derubeispaul@gmail.com
248-462-9043

Local Event: Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble 'Spring Concert'

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Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble 'Spring...

Sunday April 28, 2024: The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present its ’Spring Concert’ on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00...

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🪻*_“If tears of Joy, Love, and Ecstasy have not washed your cheeks, you are yet to experience Life.” - Sadhguru_*🪻
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Please note: Completion of Inner Engineering (including transmission of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya) is a prerequisite for this program.

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