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Blog 2 (Informative) Mark your calendars for an extraordinary afternoon of live music at one of Ann Arbor’s most treasured venues! On the stage of the beautifully restored 1928 Michigan Theater, the Ann Arbor Concert Band presents “The Spectrum of Sound”, continuing their acclaimed Shattering Glass Series. This concert dives into the musical legacies and contemporary works of LGBTQ+ composers and conductors, honoring their significant impact on concert band and wind ensemble repertoire. Attendees can anticipate an engaging program ranging from Rosanno Galante’s triumphant “Rise (The Gay Games Anthem)” and the popular “Sailing With Whales”, to Leonard Bernstein’s beloved “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story” (arr. Paul Lavender). Creativity takes the forefront with Randall Standbridge’s witty “Animation: Episode 1: Wabbit” and Danielle Fisher’s evocative “Pathways”. The concert concludes with Julie Giroux’s delightful “A Symphony of Fables”—a musical storytelling adventure for all ages. All of this unfolds in the grand yet cozy atmosphere of the Michigan Theater, renowned for its intricate architecture and warm acoustics—a perfect setting to experience music that celebrates diversity and innovation. Come, enjoy, and expect to be inspired! Tickets are available online and at the box office—don’t miss a note!