Beacon Arts Trio
June 6, 2026
2:00 PM
Merged | Submerged
Poetry and Sound Converge in the Forest, Harlem, and the Depths of the Sea
Poets and listeners alike are invited to embark on a vibrant and imaginative musical adventure with Emily Olson (flute), Lorrie Gunn (violin/viola), and Maurice Draughn (harp), as they wander through lush poetic landscapes, channel the spirit of cultural rebirth, and explore the full spectrum of human emotion. The journey begins with Jacques Ibert’s Interludes, a contemplative suite that sets the tone with shimmering introspection. Maurice Draughn’s own Harlem Suite offers a solo harp homage to the Harlem Renaissance—its rhythms and textures echoing the vibrancy of a pivotal cultural era. Mel Bonis’ Scènes de la forêt invites listeners into the heart of the forest, where each movement evokes the mystery and vitality of woodland life. The program culminates with Miguel del Águila’s Submerged, a rhythmically charged and emotionally immersive work that plunges into the ocean’s depths. Together, these and additional pieces form a concert experience that is at once intimate, imaginative, and powerfully expressive.
Emily Olson, flute
Lorrie Gunn, violin/viola
Maurice Draughn, harp
United by a shared mission to expand access to the arts, Beacon Arts Michigan and Macon Creek join forces to present Tales, Legends & Legacy, inviting audiences into a world shaped by stories—those we inherit, those we imagine, and those we create together. Through concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations, this series explores how music and art carry our histories, illuminate our present, and spark the narratives that will define our future.
2026
Live @
Macon Creek
Impact
Macon Creek inspires connection, creativity, and stewardship through the intersection of arts and education. We provide a purpose-built environment where learners of all ages engage in immersive and collaborative experiences that cultivate artistic excellence, imaginative inquiry, and thoughtful community.
Vision
Guided by the belief that everyone is an artist, we embrace creativity as an essential human practice—one that connects us across lived experiences.
Located in southeast Michigan, Macon Creek features curated walking paths, a pond, expansive fields, a creek flowing through historic woods and 17 buildings on a 175-acre campus. Through collective creative experiences, our community forms lasting bonds rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and respect for the iterative process. Generations of artists, educators, and learners have shaped Macon Creek with the understanding that creativity thrives when it is nurtured with intention.
Our campus is a creative working environment. Surrounded by a landscape that encourages reflection and authentic exploration, Macon Creek provides an inspiring setting where art is made and shared.