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About the Duo

Steven and Abha formed the Dearing Concert Duo in 1998 after becoming partners in marriage and in the short time since have performed on concert venues across the US, Canada, England, and Scotland.

In the metro Detroit area they can be heard entertaining for weddings and parties at prestigious venues such as the DIA, DYC, DAC, Henry Ford, Grosse Pointe Academy and War Memorial, as well as most of metro Detroit's country clubs.

Abha is an accomplished singer and has been performing since the age of 5. Steven is one of Michigan's most reputable classical guitarists. Together they have become one of Michigan's most referred classical music duos, mostly on a word of mouth referral basis!

They have produced three critically acclaimed CD's that are heard on radio stations across North America and the UK, and they have performed on both American public television and CBC television.They are the recipients of six Detroit Music Awards and are on the current roster for the Michigan Humanities Touring Program. From living rooms to large concert halls, the Dearing Concert Duo adds elegance and warmth to any situation.

2006
Outstanding Classical
Vocalist
(Abha Dearing)

2003
Outstanding Classical
Small Ensemble

2002
Outstanding Classical
Vocalist
(Abha Dearing)

Outstanding Classical
Small Ensemble

Outstanding Classical
Recording
(Snapshots of South America)

2001
Outstanding Classical
Vocalist
(Abha Dearing)

Vocalist/singer and flautist Abha Dearing grew up in Michigan where she began performing at the age of five with her father. She earned a Bachelors degree at Wayne State University studying flute with Ervin Monroe (DSO) and Clem Barone (DSO ret.), and is holds a Masters degree in Voice Performance from Oakland University. Abha has won a number of awards including "Outstanding Classical Vocalist" by the Motor City Music Foundation. She has performed in many countries around the world in both Western and East Indian styles of music. Abha is on the music faculty at Mercy High School and Birmingham Unitarian Church.

Guitarist Steven Dearing grew up in Ontario and received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Windsor and his Master's from Wayne State University. In Canada, Steven studied under Jeffrey McFadden (U. of Toronto), Dominic Bertucci and William Beauvais (Royal Conservatory of Music). In the US, Steven studied under John Holmquist (Cleveland Institute of Music), and Michael Stockdale (Center for Creative Studies). He has also performed in master classes with David Russel, Manuel Barreuco, and Fabio Zanon. Steven has been nominated Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist, performed with orchestra, won a number of competitions and scholarships, and was featured on both CBC-radio and television. He is currently the Guitar Instructor at the University of Windsor.

Highlights

On April 19, 2002, the Dearing's were presented with THREE awards by the Motor City Music Foundation: Outstanding Classical Vocalist for the second year in a row, Outstanding Classical Album for Snapshots of South America and the Duo won Outstanding Small Ensemble. [More Info]

They were honored to perform for Canada's Prime Minister at the 2000 Organization of American States Summit.

Recordings include three CD's all receiving glowing reviews.

The Duo is sponsored by the Michigan Humanities touring roster.

The Dearing Concert Duo plays and sings classical music for Michigan weddings entertainment (wedding ceremony music and recpetion music) and special events requiring music in the metro Detroit area, Southeastern Michigan and Ontario. We offer a unique mix of Voice and Classical Guitar, Flute and Classical Guitar and solo guitar covering a broad range of classical masterpieces with highlights on Spanish and Latin music.