subscribe to the Detroit Jewish News now to make sure you receive your free copy of the 2003-2004 Fulfilling A Mission SourceBook Jacob Bernard Pincus Music Education Center reaffirms commitment to music education. is arilyn Pincus remembers the symphony concert that inspired her interest in classical music, and she wants to share the excitement she felt at age 15 with Michigan's young people. That feeling has been in the back of her mind since she and her late husband, Bernard, decided to donate $6 million to establish the Jacob Bernard Pincus Music Education Center in honor of their son Jacob, a guitar-playing music fan who passed away in 1993 at age 26 after heart surgery. Bernard Pincus, former Hughes & Hatcher clothing retailer chairman who died in 2001, had researched many ways to memorialize their son. When the couple learned about the Max M. Fisher Music Center, they added their support. "Our family always thought that music was one of the beacons of civ- ilization, so it's wonderful to know our son's name will be seen and remembered in this setting," explains Pincus, of Bloomfield Hills, \mho has been a symphony enthusi- ast for 50 years. "I'm very passionate about the orchestra, and I'm glad that there now is a place for educating children about music so close to where pro- fessional musicians work." The Pincus Center represents MISSION "The early phases of the project — including the office complex, restau- rants and parking structure — have already helped to transform the Midtown Detroit cultural district and spark other investment in the Woodward corridor. "With the opening of the Max M. Fisher Music Center, the DSO and our community will finally have the world-class facilities we deserve." Gary Wasserman of Birmingham, a DSO board member for some five years, thinks of the changes as relevant and elegant solutions to many differ- ent challenges. He also salutes mem- bers of the Jewish community who contributed to this development initia- tive. "The DSO is a remarkable treasure, and we want a wider audience to appreciate that," says Wasserman, who also has been active with the American Jewish Committee. "The Max is the result of a private-public partnership devoted to the quality of music. "Listening to the DSO, particularly in the enhanced setting, can be almost like a spiritual experience. Members of the audience can enjoy sitting there and contemplating what they are hear- ing or just let the music carry them into their own space and thoughts." This year's SourceBook is better than ever! In addition to the complete listing for every- thing Jewish in Metro Detroit and our annual JN reader choice awards, we've included all of the births, b'nai mitzvot, zW weddings and obituaries for the entire year of 2002 in one keepsake volume. on page 72 Plus, all new subscribers will receive a great nylon mesh tote bag! Musicians Applaud The Max Jewish members of the symphony eager- ly look forward to playing at the new Max. Nathaniel Gurin of Huntington Woods, who has played trombone with the orchestra since 1978 after working with a variety of presenters in the U.S. and Canada, sees huge benefits for both patrons and the orchestra. He thinks the extra space in the lob- bies and backstage makes everyone more comfortable and the concert experience all the more enjoyable. "The Max can only make concerts even greater events," he says. "We've had very positive responses on tours nation- ally and internationally, and I'd like to see the general population get more interested in the orchestra." Eliot Friedenzohn of West Bloomfield, a first violinist with the orchestra since 1965 after building a career in Chile, thinks that the facilities will help more people develop a feeling for music. While he has always been impressed with the acoustics that give Orchestra Hall an international reputation, he also is enthusiastic about the improvements to the complex. "I hope that people continue support- ing projects like he Max," he says. "Long live art!" ❑ •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Just fill out and mail the form below, or call 248.351.5174 or visit our website at www.detroitjewishnews.com •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ❑ Yes! Please send me a 1 year subscription for only $56 ❑ I would like to be contacted regarding sending a gift subscription ❑ I would like to be contacted regarding special 27year rates. •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mail to: Detroit Jewish News P.O. Box 2267 • Southfield; MI 48037-2267 or fax (248) 304-0049 *New, in-state subscribers only Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. 10/ 3 2003 71