Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary
Based on reporting by Nicole Krawcke | Originally published on Patch.com

We love when music pops up where you least expect it — like between furniture displays at IKEA! In a wonderfully creative move, about 20 musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra surprised shoppers at IKEA in Canton with a flash mob performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” The event, held on January 12, was a vibrant promotion for the DSO’s new Neighborhood Concert Series in Canton.

The flash mob delighted surprised customers and quickly gained attention online, with the video racking up thousands of views. According to DSO’s Communications Manager Gabrielle Poshadlo, the idea came from identifying what makes Canton unique — and IKEA felt like the perfect spot to share music with the public in an unexpected, joyful way.

The Canton Neighborhood Concert Series marks the first time the DSO has brought a full orchestra performance series to the Village Theater at Cherry Hill. Upcoming concert dates include March 14, May 9, and June 20 — all scheduled for 8 p.m.

🎶 For more information about the series, visit: www.dso.org/neighborhood

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