# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Hands-on activities are available from 9-10am.

This free, relaxed open rehearsal gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the DSO as the musicians prepare for the weekend's concerts. Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with the songs and sounds that have shaped the nation’s musical legacy. From jazz standards and Broadway classics to the great American Songbook, vocalists Melinda Doolittle and Jimmie Herrod join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez for a journey through America's musical heritage.

"Relaxed" events are designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other sensory sensitivities. Our culture can be unforgiving if you're unable to conform to the standard concert etiquette of quietly sitting still for extended periods. This excludes individuals who are unable to sit still or who may express emotions such as joy or excitement through vocalization. This relaxed, open rehearsal aims to remove barriers, allowing everyone to be themselves and enjoy a musical experience in a safe and judgement-free environment.

Your experience includes:
• Exclusive access to a DSO rehearsal;
• Limited audience size for reduced crowds;
• A sensory toolkit with noise-cancelling headphones and fidgets for use during the rehearsal (limited number available);
• Quiet Space to take a break;
• Pre-rehearsal activities from 9-10am;
• Complimentary parking;
• Trained DSO staff members – the Mid-Michigan Autism Association has provided training to our staff to help them better understand the characteristics of autism and how to better communicate with someone with autism;
• Resources to help you prepare for the event, including an information guide, social story, and Spotify playlist.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/free-relaxed-open-rehearsal-songs-of-america/200029219346401
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Detroit
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201
- **lat**: 42.34882
- **long**: -83.05944
- **full address**: 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America being held?
  - **A:** FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America?
  - **A:** FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America is organized by Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FREE Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Songs of America sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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