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Cass Tech Harp & Vocal
A Century of Tradition, Excellence, and Music
Celebrating 100 years of one of Detroit’s most distinctive musical legacies with a weekend of performances, community, and connection.
June 5 - 7, 2026
Join alumni, students, and the Detroit community in honoring a legacy that continues to shape the next generation
From Second Ave. To The World
It all started on Second Avenue.
For a century, the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Program has been part of Detroit’s musical foundation, shaping generations of students through discipline, artistry, and excellence.
What began in classrooms on Second Avenue has carried far beyond them, reaching concert halls, communities, and lives across the city and beyond.
Today, that legacy continues through the students who carry it forward and the alumni who remain forever connected to it.
This Centennial is not just a celebration of the past. It is a continuation of the story.
Before the stages. Before the careers. Before the headlines.
There was Second Avenue.
Cass Tech was never a school you simply attended.
You applied. You were chosen. You were expected.
Expected to work. Expected to rise.
Expected to carry something forward.
Join us as we celebrate a century of voices born from the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal legacy.
Shaped by it. Forever connected.
A Centennial Story Worth Telling
Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Featured on CBS News Detroit
A recent CBS Detroit Morning show feature highlights the history, impact, and upcoming Centennial Celebration of the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Program.
Centennial Celebration
June 5 - 7, 2026
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To honor 100 years of the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Program, this Centennial celebration brings together a weekend of live events, a digital magazine sharing stories from alumni and the Detroit community, and the launch of a dedicated website and alumni directory designed to keep the community connected beyond the celebration.
Centennial Celebration Weekend
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A three-day series of events bringing together students, alumni, and the Detroit community through music and shared experience.
Strings & Songs: The Official Centennial Digital Magazine
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A professionally curated publication sharing stories from alumni, businesses, and organizations, designed to live beyond the event and carry these stories forward.
Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Website & Alumni Directory
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A dedicated digital home for the program, connecting alumni and supporters while creating a lasting resource for the community.
Together, these elements create a Centennial experience designed not only to celebrate the past, but to carry the legacy forward.
CENTENNIAL EVENTS
View the Centennial weekend schedule and purchase tickets.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Support the celebration and showcase your organization.
DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Explore the official Centennial digital magazine, "Strings and Songs"
Help Us Share Our Story
This Centennial reflects a legacy of music, education, and community that has influenced generations of Cass Tech alumni and contributed to Detroit’s deep and enduring musical legacy. For many, it is part of your story.
Sharing this story is a way to express pride in Cass Tech and Detroit’s commitment to music and arts education while helping carry that tradition forward.
Shaped by it. Forever connected.
Get the Assets & Share the Story
Download graphics, video, and ready-to-use posts.
The Official Digital Magazine of the Centennial Celebration
To mark this historic milestone, we created a digital magazine worthy of the occasion, honoring the voices, stories, and community behind 100 years of Cass Tech Harp & Vocal.
Centennial Portrait Series
The Centennial Portrait Series highlights distinguished members of our community whose leadership and work help shape Detroit while supporting and honoring the legacy of Cass Tech.
Presented as magazine-caliber editorial features, each portrait offers an in-depth look at the individual, business, or organization behind the name—sharing the story, values, and community connections that make their work part of the broader Centennial celebration.
A small selection of Portraits is featured below.
Centennial Portraits
Help Carry a Legacy Forward
Opportunities to support the Centennial while gaining meaningful visibility through both event presence and digital storytelling.
To support the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Centennial, we’ve created distinct ways for businesses, organizations, and individuals to align with this historic celebration while gaining meaningful visibility across both live events and a lasting digital platform. Designed to extend beyond the event weekend, each offering connects your brand to a multi-generational alumni network, the Detroit community, and a shared commitment to music and arts education.
These opportunities are offered through two distinct paths:
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Sponsorships combine event presence with extended digital exposure, offering visibility during the Centennial celebration and beyond.
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Advertising opportunities provide targeted visibility within the digital platform, connecting your brand to the Cass Tech community and Detroit’s broader cultural network.
Community
Shaped by it. Forever Connected.
Harp & Vocal Alumni & Sponsor Directory
The Harp & Vocal Alumni & Sponsor Directory brings this community together in one place. Cass Tech and Cass Tech Harp & Vocal alumni may join the directory at no cost, while sponsors who support the program are also recognized as part of the community helping carry its legacy forward.
Each listing provides a simple profile that helps alumni reconnect and acknowledges the businesses and organizations that support the program today.
Current Progam
Harp and Vocal Program
An integral part of Cass Technical High School’s music and performing arts offerings
The Harp & Vocal Program provides students with a focused and collaborative musical experience grounded in discipline, artistry, and ensemble performance. The program is highly selective and rehearses daily, offering a level of rigor and individualized instruction that is rare in public-school arts education.
Harp instruction is grounded in the esteemed Carlos Salzedo Method, emphasizing technical mastery alongside expressive musical interpretation. Through performance, mentorship, and sustained study, students develop musical skill, confidence, and a deep respect for the craft of music.
Performance Opportunities
As part of its ongoing artistic mission, the Cass Tech Harp & Vocal Program participates in select performances and community engagements. These appearances extend the program’s musical tradition beyond the school and offer meaningful opportunities to share its artistry with broader audiences.
For performance inquiries and partnership opportunities, organizations and community partners are invited to contact the program directly.