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Metro Detroit group, winners of 2025 Grammy, to play free concert this weekend
A southeast Michigan-based classical/jazz ensemble won its first Grammy earlier this year and will play two concerts – one of them free of charge – in metro Detroit this weekend. The Akropolis Reed Quintet won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for the composition "Strands" from their sixth album, "Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?" The ensemble joined forces with pianist/composer Pascal Le Boeuf and drummer Christian Euman for the track, in which Le Boeuf deconstructs the fabric of his American experience by recognizing the strands of his musical DNA, including influences from artists such as Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, Leonard Bernstein and Detroit jazz legend Geri Allen. The group will play this Saturday, May 31, at Northville's Marquis Theater, and on Sunday, June 1, at Detroit's Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit, the latter being free to attend. Akropolis is not your grandfather's typically expected, classical reed quintet, said clarinetist and artistic director Kari Landry. 'In the classical wind tradition,' said Landry, 'you have a flute and a French horn, and we don't have that. We have bass clarinet and alto saxophone instead. The five of us were students at the University of Michigan, and we all met in the bands and orchestras together and formed the group back in the 2008 – 09 school year, and it's been the same five of us ever since, which is really, really remarkable. And we're so proud of that. 'When we started out, the reed quintet was basically only in a few instances in the entire world, so there wasn't much music that existed for us to play. To date, we've created over 200 works for the reed quintet, and now there are hundreds of reed quintets, even just in the United States. So we're really proud of the instrumentation hopefully taking root within classical music, and that it'll be around for a long time.' Landry is especially excited about Saturday's Northville date, a hometown gig for her. More: Carl Craig documentary to make Detroit premiere as Movement festival weekend ramps up 'Actually, my husband and I live in downtown Northville, and this is really the first time we've played in our little hometown community. It's going to be really, really fun for us. My husband, Matt, plays saxophone in the group, and we've been in this area for quite a long time. We're playing a good bit of newly commissioned works that have been in our touring book this past season. 'And, for Sunday, the Basilica is just such a gorgeous venue and concert space. And we have a world premiere that's happening there, by Harriet Steinke, who's a fabulous visiting composer who'll be there. It's called 'Mass,' and Harriet based it around the five movements that happen in a mass. All the way from the Kyrie and Gloria to Sanctus and Credo, except it's a contemporary, minimalist, sort of modern classical take on it, using those as loose inspiration. And that concert is free, which is really awesome.' The group is still high from the unexpected Grammy attention, she said. 'The Grammy ceremony was just the coolest thing in the world,' she said, 'being a part of that community and getting to experience all of that. We honestly just went to have a good time – we had no expectation of winning, to be honest, and just wanted to say that we did this and soak it all in. I think it's going to be this moment that we'll remember forever. And it's meant so much, because we're the first ensemble of our kind to ever receive anything like that, let alone to even get a nomination. So it's meant a lot, and it's definitely opening up a lot of doors and opportunities. More: New Motown Museum exhibit honors the life and career of musician-songwriter Hank Cosby 'It really makes us feel incredible about everything we've devoted to it over the last 16 years together.' Landry credits Michigan for the quintet's continued success. 'I think it's because of the southeast Michigan community that we're still going really strong,' she said. 'You know, oftentimes it's not classical groups from the Midwest that get recognized in Los Angeles, or when it comes to these really, really prestigious competitions and awards. So it means a lot to us that we work from here.' The Akropolis Reed Quintet will play from 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Northville's Marquis Theater, 135 E. Main St. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at They will also play from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at Detroit's Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit, 1000 Saint Anne St. That concert is free. Learn more about the ensemble at Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Grammy-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet to play free concert in Detroit
CBS News
19-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Northville food bank in dire need of donations
A local food bank in Wayne County, Michigan, is urging the public to donate canned food. The nonprofit is in dire need of donations. For 42 years, Civic Concern in Northville has been a resource for the community, a go-to spot for drop-off donations, and a reliable food bank for families in need. CBS Detroit "Northville Civic Concern has a mission and that's to make lives a little bit better for our volunteers, for the community and most…for our folk," said director Marlene Kunz. Kunz says the nonprofit serves 150 families, and while that number has always risen, donations have recently dwindled. "My fear is that we may have to go to once a month, and I'm not going to do that because over 40 years they've had food every other week," Kunz stated. CBS Detroit With federal cuts and tariffs, costs are higher, which Kunz says may contribute to the nonprofit's empty shelves. However, she's committed to the community and hopes folks will turn this dire need for donations around. "People are concerned about summertime, how they're going to get through it. I don't blame them. One can. With 28,000 people in the city and the township, we can do this," Kunz said. Jennie Macy regularly drops off canned goods on behalf of her church. "I knew they were in need to restock their shelves, especially with summer coming. Kids won't have lunches at school anymore, so they'll need more products from Northville Civic Concern to help them," Mazy said. CBS Detroit A nonprofit's call to the community is to feed families needing extra support. "I need food. Our mission is food. Whatever anybody can do, please do," said Kunz. The organization is located in the Highland Lakes Shopping Center at 43275 Seven Mile Road in Northville, and anyone can drop off donations there. The food bank needs the following items: Canned Fruit Canned Meat: chicken, tuna, stews, chili mix Canned Soup Canned Vegetables: peas, corn, green beans, mixed Canned Pasta: Spaghetti O's, etc. Baked Beans, Pork & Beans Cereal Instant Oatmeal Packs Pasta Sauce Pasta Noodles Boxed Macaroni & Cheese Side Dishes: Rice-A-Roni, Knorr's, etc. Healthy Snacks: breakfast bars, snack bars For more information on the food bank, visit Civic Concern's website.
Fox News
25-03-2025
- Sport
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New York girls' basketball coach cited for harassment after pulling player's hair during state final
A New York high school girls' basketball coach, who was fired over the weekend for pulling the hair of one of his players after a loss in the state championship game, was cited this week for harassment in the second degree, according to officials. Jim Zullo, 81, was fired from his job as head coach of the Northville High School girls' varsity basketball team on Sunday after he was caught on video pulling the hair of a player, Hailey Monroe, after the Falcons lost the Class D state final to La Fargeville Central School on Friday night. The Northville Central School District released a statement announcing the decision, and said it was "deeply disturbed" Zullo's actions. "We hold our coaches to the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect for our student-athletes, and this behavior is completely unacceptable. The District is committed to ensuring that this type of behavior has no place within our programs, and we will continue to uphold the values of respect and integrity that our athletes, families and community expect and deserve. "This individual will no longer be coaching for the Northville Central School District," the statement continued. "We assure the public that this matter is being taken extremely seriously, and the District is actively addressing it. The District will be following up with the affected players and their families to provide support and outline the actions we are taking in response to this incident." The incident occurred when both teams lined up for the post-game ceremony, which included handshakes between the players and an award presentation at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. On Monday, the Hudson Valley Community College Department of Public Safety released a statement confirming that Zullo met with officers and was issued an appearance ticket for harassment in the second degree. He will be due back in court at a later date. Zullo issued a statement over the weekend apologizing for his actions. "I deeply regret my behavior following the loss to La Fargeville Friday night in the Class D state championship game. I want to offer my sincerest apologies to Hailey and her family, our team, the good folks at Northville Central Schools and our community," he said in a statement obtained by WNYT. "As a coach, under no circumstance is it acceptable to put my hands on a player, and I am truly sorry. I wish I could have those moments back. I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached girls basketball at Northville the past two years, especially last season, which was a difficult time for our family. I am super proud of every one of these young women and what they accomplished. I know each of them will go on to do great things and I wish them well." Zullo had previously won a state championship with the Shenendehowa High School boys' basketball team in 1987 and had advanced to the state final in each of his two seasons with the girls' team at Northville. He took the job there in 2023 at the urging of his wife, who was battling cancer at the time. She passed away during that season. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
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LaFargeville comes together to welcome home STATE CHAMPS
Mar. 23—LAFARGEVILLE — The LaFargeville Lady Red Knights varsity basketball team made its journey home on Saturday to a crowd waiting to celebrate the team's winning its first state championship. LaFargeville defeated Northville Friday by a score of 43-37 to capture the state Class D championship. Community members and fans such as Kim and William Rapin were at the parade to celebrate their players. For the Rapins, they were there for their granddaughter, Adeline Hellings, a junior center. "We're so proud of Adeline and her team, they worked so hard," Kim Rapin said. "They worked really hard and they're just wonderful young ladies." As the team made its way back from Troy, they were escorted by local emergency personnel, and with spectators lined up on each side of the road, the girls pulled into their school and then proceeded to celebrate both in the gymnasium and outside. Also in the crowd to welcome home the champions was Susie Erck, a third grade teacher in the district. She said she was there to support every player and the third grade manager. "I'm so excited," she said. Erck was in attendance for the Final Four game and watched the championship game last night at home. "We were cheering, we had our dog cheering with us," she said of last night. "It's just such an honor and I'm so proud of these girls and everything they worked for." She said that "it's amazing" to see these girls from a small school win a state championship. "It's so crazy to think because we are such a tiny school but they worked really, really hard and I'm just really proud of this accomplishment for them," she said. Adeline said it was great to see the community come out and support the team. "It's so big for our town and just seeing all the love from everybody, it means the world to all of us," she said. Ella Hunnyman, a junior guard, said "it's just awesome" to see the community support. "We've been waiting for this," she said. "This is what we have dreamed of. This is what we have worked for. All the sweat, tears, blood, everything, and practice. This is wild." As the buzzer sounded, Hellings said she wanted to go celebrate with her teammates. "It was just all crazy, but it was all amazing," she said. Coach Zack Steiner said when the clock struck zero, he was feeling elated to bring the school its first state title "To do something for the first time in 2025 in a school that's 100 years old, it's so impressive and you just have to tip your cap to that group of kids because they earned every second of it," he said. Steiner called the parade "awesome to see." "I think these events are more meaningful in these small towns because it just gives everybody something to gravitate towards and look forward to," he said. "You look up into that stands yesterday and there's, three, four, again 500 people there. It's really special." Sarah Sourwine, a junior, said she didn't know how excited she'd be until the buzzer sounded, and then she said "you can't really process it." "It's crazy and I'm just glad that we were able to experience it with this group of girls," she said. Sourwine said no one else will be able to understand the bond these champions have for the rest of their lives. The team finished with a record of 22-2.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fired high school girls basketball coach apologizes for hair-pulling incident with player
NORTHVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A coach who was fired within hours of pulling a player's ponytail after a loss in a New York girls basketball state championship game issued an apology Sunday, saying his actions were unacceptable. Jim Zullo, formerly the coach of the girls team at Northville Central, was dismissed by the school in the Adirondacks after video footage showed him pulling the hair of player Hailey Monroe moments after their team lost the Class D state final to La Fargeville, 43-37 on Friday night. 'I deeply regret my behavior following the loss to La Fargeville Friday night in the Class D state championship game," Zullo said in the statement, which was first obtained by Albany-area television station WNYT. "I want to offer my sincerest apologies to Hailey and her family, our team, the good folks at Northville Central Schools and our community. 'As a coach, under no circumstance is it acceptable to put my hands on a player, and I am truly sorry. I wish I could have those moments back.' The incident happened as the teams were lining up for the postgame ceremony, which included handshakes between the teams and the presentation of awards following the title game at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Zullo, 81, coached at Northville for the past two seasons and took the team to the state final in each of those years. He was a highly successful boys coach in the state for decades, winning a state championship with Shenendehowa High in 1987, before beginning to coach girls in Northville in 2023. He took the Northville job, in part, at his wife's urging while she was dying of cancer. His wife died during the 2023-24 season. 'I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached girls basketball at Northville the past two years, especially last season, which was a difficult time for our family,' Zullo said. "I am super proud of every one of these young women and what they accomplished. I know each of them will go on to do great things and I wish them well.' The Northville school district said Friday night in the statement announcing that Zullo would no longer be coaching at the school that it wants to 'assure the public that this matter is being taken extremely seriously, and the District is actively addressing it.' ___ AP sports:
