The Community Chorus of Detroit (CCD) is a highly celebrated, non-auditioned chorus in the heart of Detroit which is richly diverse in every way. The CCD keeps an active performance schedule and has performed on international tours in most of Europe. The CCD maintains the highest levels of artistic and professional integrity through its selection of great music, its leadership and organizational development, and its work with cultural partners like the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, while providing an outstanding overall experience for its choristers. www.communitychorusofdetroit.com

Edward Maki-Schramm, DMA, leads the Community Chorus of Detroit as Artistic Director/Conductor. Since his inaugural season, the chorus has grown to its current standing as a premier musical ensemble in the region. He also serves as the artistic leader on the chorus’ international performance tours, which included the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. In addition to his work with the chorus, Dr. Maki-Schramm is the Director of Music at Christ Church Detroit, and was selected to perform on the Grammy Award-winning recording of William Bolcom’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience.”

The University of Akron Alumni Singer is a group of musicians that performed in the Concert Choir or Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Marie Bucoy-Calavan.