Detroit Country Day School Hosts Annual Celebrate The Arts Festival

BEVERLY HILLS, MICH., April 10, 2017—Talented students of all ages from Detroit Country Day School (DCDS) are inviting the metro Detroit community to experience and enjoy award-winning artwork, original student films and musical and dance performances during the annual Celebrate the Arts festival. The festival includes several events and activities, ranging from April 19-29.

“Our students are nationally recognized for their artistic and creative talent, and this annual festival gives us an opportunity to share their passion for the arts with families and the local community,” said Glen P. Shilling, DCDS Headmaster. “Celebrate the Arts is a favorite event that showcases our commitment to the visual, performing and communication arts programs at DCDS as we support and encourage our student’s passion, skill and creativity.”

This year, the Celebrate the Arts festival will include an Honors Symphonic Orchestra performance featuring Gershwin jazz and swing music favorites, DCDS Dance Showcase: Young Artists in Motion, a variety of engaging theatre performances, a DCDS Student Film Festival and an impressive and colorful display of award-winning artwork encompassing original pieces from paintings and sculpture to hand-crafted jewelry.
Celebrate the Arts is a free, open-to-the-public event that transforms the DCDS Upper School into a gallery of creativity and inspiration. This year, festival events will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 23 from 12 p.m. and on Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.DCDS.edu/cta

Detroit Country Day School offers students from preschool through high school an exemplary education rooted in academic rigor and a commitment to the full development of each student’s potential. The school is an independent, coeducational, non-denominational, college preparatory school nationally recognized for excellence in academics, athletics and the fine and performing arts. Founded in 1914 by F. Alden Shaw, Detroit Country Day School today enrolls more than 1,500 students on four campuses located in Beverly Hills and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.dcds.edu.

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