Chrysler Group LLC employees watch as Detroit Symphony Orchestra Music Director Leonard Slatkin conducts the orchestra during the company's third anniversary celebration.
Whether it’s creating more than 1,000 new jobs at plants like JNAP and Conner or promoting the “Imported from Detroit” slogan, Chrysler Group LLC has been on a relentless pursuit in its commitment toward the revitalization of Detroit.
The company continued its commitment to the city during the weekend by celebrating Chrysler Group’s third anniversary with one of Detroit’s finest cultural treasures — the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO).
More than 8,000 Chrysler Group employees gathered at the historic Orchestra Hall to watch the DSO perform “Symphony of the Brands” – a collection of themed concerts dedicated to honoring the unique identities of each Chrysler Group brand and link to Detroit.
From food to local celebrities, attendees immersed themselves in various aspects of Detroit culture throughout the event.
Prior to the performance, employees indulged in “Taste of Detroit,” which featured irresistible food samples from some of Detroit’s iconic restaurants, including the Whitney, Andiamos, Slow’s Bar BQ and Astoria Pasty Shop.
The unmistakable voice of WJR-AM Detroit radio personality Paul W. Smith was hard to miss as the evening’s emcee.
Equally unforgettable was Detroit’s Selected of God choir (image below) who performed, alongside the DSO, an orchestral rendition of Eminem’s “Loose yourself,” a paramount way to start the second half of the show.
Volunteers from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, including CEO and President Mike Brennan, were also present to help attendees take the pledge to end childhood hunger.
Ultimately, “Symphony of the Brands” served as a celebration of Chrysler Group’s third anniversary and a true testament to our commitment to the city of Detroit, but the event also highlighted some of the cities current cultural staples.
