* These members may voluntarily revolve seating within the section on a regular basis
^ Leave of Absence § African American
JADER
DETROIT NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8 PM at Second Ebenezer Church
ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ, conductor SECOND EBENEZER CHURCH CHOIR, chorus
Aaron Copland Variations on a Shaker Melody
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
Ary Barroso Aquarela do Brasil arr. Wasson
Leonard Bernstein Selections from West Side Story arr. Jack Mason
John Williams “Harry’s Wondrous World” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
arr. Enrico Lopez-Yañez Spice Up Your Life
Charles H. Gabriel His Eye Is on The Sparrow arr. Marty Hamby
arr. & orch. Matt Riley Amazing Grace
Richard Smallwood Anthem of Praise
arr. Enrico Lopez-Yañez Second Ebenezer Church Choir, chorus
Edwin R. Hawkins Oh Happy Day
arr. Daryl McKenzie Second Ebenezer Church Choir, chorus
Richard Smallwood Total Praise
arr. Keith Christopher Second Ebenezer Church Choir, chorus
ENRICO LOPEZ-YAÑEZ
Celebrated for his charismatic stage presence, genredefining collaborations, and passion for making orchestral music accessible to all, Enrico Lopez-Yañez is one of the most innovative and in-demand conductors in North America. He currently serves as Principal Pops Conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Symphony, Principal Conductor of Dallas Symphony Presents, and Principal Guest Conductor of Pops at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He previously spent eight seasons conducting the Nashville Symphony, where he also served as their Principal Pops Conductor.
As a trailblazer in the symphonic world, Lopez-Yañez has premiered dozens of groundbreaking symphonic collaborations with artists including Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, and Tituss Burgess. His wide-ranging collaborations span genres and generations, featuring artists such as Nas, Itzhak Perlman, Gladys Knight, Ben Folds, The Beach Boys, and Kenny G.
As a composer and arranger, he has written for artists like Big Sean and Mariachi Los Camperos, and he has been commissioned by major orchestras across the U.S.
A passionate advocate for Latin music, he has arranged and produced concerts featuring Latin Fire, Mariachi Los Camperos, and The Three Mexican Tenors, and collaborated with Aida Cuevas, Arturo Sandoval, Lila Downs, and Lupita Infante.
Lopez-Yañez is also Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Symphonica Productions, LLC, a creative production company developing innovative pops, family, and educational concerts for orchestras.
Road to 50 Years of Service, Leadership, and Ministry
The DSO joins Second Ebenezer in honoring Bishop Edgar L. Vann on his extraordinary impact in his church, community, and beyond.
DETROIT NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
THE DSO IN YOUR COMMUNITY
For more than 130 years, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has been part of Detroit’s arts and culture community. We believe that music is for everyone. People and families are at the heart of what we do.
In 2017, the DSO launched its Social Progress Initiative, committing to ongoing dialogue and action around the transformative power of musical experiences. In 2020, this commitment evolved into Detroit Strategy, an organization-wide approach to engaging in Detroit, with Detroiters.
Detroit Strategy centers partnership and collaboration as essential to our collective future. As neighbors and community members, we are present across the city, supporting early childhood, student development, economic growth, and health and social services through musical experiences that honor Detroit’s rich cultural traditions and help build pathways to a stronger, more thriving Detroit.
An essential part of Detroit Strategy is Detroit Harmony. Detroit Harmony expands access to music education by placing instruments in the hands of Detroit students and connecting educators with resources. Tonight’s concert is part of our Detroit Neighborhood Initiative, bringing residents and organizations together through a community-driven process resulting in meaningful musical experiences for all ages. Through these initiatives, the DSO has engaged more than 250,000 people and partners with 300 community-serving organizations, reaching over 50,000 people each year.
Learn more about the DSO’s commitment to expanding the DSO’s participation in the growth and well-being of Detroit at dso.org/detroit-strategy
