LAPEER – ChoiceOne Bank recently presented a donation of $ 2,500 to support the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra and promote their family Christmas concert which took place Friday at Lapeer High School.

“The Lapeer Symphony Orchestra provides a rich environment for all of our surrounding communities, strengthening them socially, educationally and economically,” said ChoiceOne President Michael J. Burke, Jr. “We hope all individuals, families and businesses in our communities will reap the benefits of this extraordinary orchestra and support them by attending their concerts.

As a local community bank, ChoiceOne has a long history of supporting the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra. This year, the bank’s donation will be used to purchase an English horn.

With over a decade of performances in Michigan’s thumb region, the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra is an integral part of the arts and culture of Lapeer and its surrounding communities. The orchestra is a multigenerational ensemble that welcomes all instrumentalists interested in growing together as musicians and friends. It provides a fun and relaxed environment for local musicians to come together, but because they thrive on the support of neighbors in the community, they are also deeply committed to fostering strong community bonds by providing high quality music from a variety of sources. genres to all audiences.