The Dearing Concert Duo performs live classical guitar and flute music for audiences and venues throughout Ann Arbor, Michigan. The ensemble pairs classical guitarist Steven Dearing with flute to present concert programs built for attentive listening, from formal recitals to gala receptions across Washtenaw County.
Ann Arbor holds a long tradition of live performance and an audience that values it. The duo’s acoustic instrumentation suits that setting well. Two voices, guitar and flute, fill a room with warm, clear tone, and they do it without amplification or heavy stage equipment. Each program is shaped around the event, the room, and the people in the seats.
Concert & Recital Performances in Ann Arbor
The duo plays events where the music is the focus rather than the background. Ann Arbor’s cultural calendar makes room for many of these formats throughout the year, and the duo’s repertoire fits each one.
- Concert series performances for organizations that present a season of live music
- Formal recitals for invited guests, students, and members
- Galas and benefit evenings that call for refined live entertainment
- Foundation events and donor gatherings
- Member receptions and private concerts
Program length and repertoire adjust to the occasion. A recital may run as a full seated concert with two sets and an intermission. A gala may call for a flowing program during a reception, where the music carries the room while guests arrive and mingle. The duo plans each performance with the host so the music matches the pace of the evening.
Where the Duo Performs Near Ann Arbor
The Dearing Concert Duo performs in a range of venue types around Ann Arbor and the wider county. Each setting shapes how the music is presented.
- Senior living communities. Through its Senior Living Concert Series, the duo brings full concert programs to residents in independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings. The acoustic sound carries clearly in community rooms and dining halls, and familiar melodies invite recognition and conversation.
- Country clubs and member events. The duo plays member dinners, seasonal receptions, and club concert evenings. Live guitar and flute add a polished tone to these gatherings without overwhelming conversation.
- Healthcare and music-in-medicine settings. The duo performs in hospital atriums, clinic lobbies, and care facilities as part of music-in-medicine programming. Calm, melodic music supports a more peaceful environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Private concerts and foundation galas. The duo presents house concerts, salon performances, and benefit galas where guests come to listen. These intimate formats let the detail of the playing come through.
Serving Ann Arbor and Surrounding Communities
The Dearing Concert Duo serves Ann Arbor and the communities around it across Washtenaw County. Travel to nearby towns is a regular part of the schedule, so a venue outside the city still has full access to the duo’s programs.
- Saline. A short drive south of Ann Arbor, with active community organizations and senior living venues that host live performances.
- Dexter. A growing community west of the city, well suited to recitals, private concerts, and member events.
- Chelsea. Known locally for its support of the arts, Chelsea hosts concert programs and gatherings that fit the duo’s repertoire.
- Greater Washtenaw County. The duo also performs in the smaller towns and venues throughout the county that surround Ann Arbor.
Hosts in any of these communities can ask about a performance built for their event, audience, and space.
The Dearing Concert Duo Sound
Classical guitar and flute make a balanced, refined pairing. The guitar provides harmony, rhythm, and a steady foundation, while the flute carries the melody with a bright, singing line above it. Together they cover a wide musical range with only two players, which keeps the ensemble flexible for both large rooms and intimate spaces.
The duo draws on classical repertoire along with familiar concert favorites that audiences recognize and enjoy. Programs range from gentle and reflective to lively and rhythmic, and the players adjust the mood to match a recital, a gala, or a quiet healthcare setting. The result is elegant music suited to attentive listening, where the audience can settle in and follow the conversation between the two instruments.
Because the instruments are acoustic, the sound stays natural and warm. Venues do not need a large sound system or stage to host the duo, which makes the ensemble a practical choice for community rooms, club spaces, and private homes alike.
Bring Live Classical Music to Your Ann Arbor Event
The Dearing Concert Duo welcomes booking inquiries for concerts, recitals, galas, and member events in Ann Arbor and across Washtenaw County. Whether you plan a seated recital, a foundation gala, a country club evening, a senior living concert, or a music-in-medicine program, the duo will help you shape a performance that fits your audience and your space.
Reach out through the contact page to share your date, venue type, and the kind of program you have in mind. The duo will follow up to discuss availability and the details of your event, and bring live classical guitar and flute music to your Ann Arbor gathering.