“MUSIC FOR MOTT” is a special fundraiser for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. U-M violin and composition student (and Dexter native) Stuart Carlson was born 1 lb., 13 oz. in Mott Hospital on March 8th, 1996. A surviving twin, he has met his many life challenges (including autism) with courage and strength. A believer in supporting his community through music, Stuart decided to turn his required college recital into a fundraiser for the hospital that saved his life. He has recruited some of the best talent the University of Michigan has to offer to help him raise money for children who are fighting for their lives at Mott. Presented by Manpower, Inc. of Southeastern Michigan, we would like to thank Michigan Medicine and The Ark for their wonderful support.

Scheduled to perform are:

STUART CARLSON (violin/fiddle, viola)
- U-M student, award-winning soloist and published arranger/composer

AMY I-LIN CHENG (piano)
- U-M Piano Faculty member and acclaimed international soloist and chamber musician

ANTHONY ELLIOTT (cello)
- U-M Professor of Cello and celebrated international conductor, soloist, and chamber musician

GRANT FLICK (fiddle, mandolin)
- U-M student and award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer

BRAD PHILLIPS (fiddle, guitar, mandolin)
- U-M graduate and world-class multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, and producer

STEPHEN SHIPPS (violin)
- U-M Professor of Violin and renowned soloist, chamber musician, and Naxos recording artist

JACOB WARREN (bass)
- U-M graduate and award-winning soloist, recording artist and ensemble performer

HEATHER KENDRICK (emcee)
- U-M graduate, Program Director of the U-M M-Prize competition, and current Miss Michigan


All funds raised go to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. For more information on Stuart Carlson, go to www.stuartcarlson.com.