Closing out the Michigan Philharmonic season, we highlight the contributions of trailblazing Latina composer Alice Gomez, featuring 112 Degrees, written for the Michigan Philharmonic, and celebrate the homecoming of oboist Nermis Mieses. Mieses, the Phil’s former principal oboe, is a renowned artist and distinguished member of the Michigan State University faculty. 112 Degrees is a composition that took shape reflecting the discomfort of living through a hot San Antonio summer.

Nermis Mieses, oboe

Alice Gomez, composer

Huapango Jose Pablo Moncayo Garcia (1941)

Legacy – Concerto for Oboe and Symphony Orchestra Oscar Navarro (2015)

112 Degrees Alice Gomez (2017)

Symphony No. 2 “Sinfonia India” Carlos Chavez (1935)

Danzon No. 2 Arturo Marquez (1994)

For 25 vibrant years, the Cultural Arts Division has been the beating heart of Farmington Hills and Farmington’s cultural scene—where creativity and community unite. As the largest dedicated municipal arts division in Michigan, we spark inspiration through classes, events, exhibits, performances, and hands-on experiences at The Hawk Community Center.

The Hawk Mainstage is a beautiful, state-of-the-art performing arts venue with 767-seats and a completely upgraded light and sound system. The theatre offers opportunities for all ages to experience arts and culture in many forms, including theatrical productions, concerts, comedy, dance performances and festivals, classes, camps, speaker series, and literary events - and so much more!

The Hawk Theatre isn’t just a mainstage venue; we also have a Black Box that can be configured in any way. Having this versatile space allows us to bring more intimate shows to the community. We host comedy, jazz concerts, cabarets, drag shows, and more!

Not only do we have productions and concerts for adults, but we also cater to the youth as well. With our Youth Theatre Program, we bring full scale productions to our stage. Here at The Hawk, we strive to bring performances for all ages! We have performances and classes as young as 3 years old all the way to 18 years of age