Metro Detroit composer Dan Yessian to host fundraising multimedia event

Metro Detroit composer Dan Yessian, in partnership with the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), will present Armenian Trilogy: Expressions of Love, Hope, and Faith—a live multimedia fundraising event on May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Commerce (2700 E West Maple Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48390). Featuring a blend of film, live music and inspirational speakers centered around Yessian’s classical composition An Armenian Trilogy, the evening will raise funds to support music education for children in Armenia’s rural communities. The program will feature Associate Concertmaster Kimberly Kennedy of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, television personality and media host Chuck Gaidica, vocal performances by Kenny Watson, Justin Noroyan and Nancy Ingles, and an appearance from Pastor Emeritus Father Garabed Kochakian of St. John Armenian Church. The evening promises to entertain, inspire and educate, offering a memorable experience for lovers of music, culture and history. Tickets are available at givebutter.com/armeniantrilogy.

The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) is a nonprofit transforming the lives of children in rural Armenia through education, healthcare, social services and economic development. Its flagship initiative, the COAF SMART Center in Lori, offers free after-school programs in arts, languages, technology and more—empowering youth with skills to build a brighter future. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support COAF’s music education programs, giving children in rural Armenia the chance to learn, grow and thrive through music.