Former UM Drum Major and General Motors’ David Hines Appointed to Warren Symphony Society’s Board of Directors

Warren resident and General Motors Project Manager David Hines, Jr. has been elected to the Warren Symphony Society’s Board of Directors for a three-year term.  The Warren Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is the performing arm of the Society.

Mr. Hines is a project manager in creative fabrication design at the General Motors Technical Center based in Warren. He serves as a liaison between the Design Center studios, Engineering, Marketing and the Design Fabrication shops in various capacities, including program readiness and general project management.

“I’m honored to be a part of such a storied organization that cares about celebrating the arts through one of the great loves of my life: music,” said Hines. “The WSO is one of Warren’s treasured institutions and I am thankful for its cultural impact on our community, especially for our youngsters. My family and I can’t wait for this upcoming season!”

Hines also is a decorated and diverse musician.  At his Marietta, Georgia high school, he played the clarinet, bass clarinet, marched in the indoor drumline and served as drum major. In the University of Michigan Marching Band, he marched euphonium for three seasons then served as Drum Major for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. He also pledged to Kappa Kappa Psi, an honorary fraternity for college and university band members.

“I am thrilled to have someone with Mr. Hines’ rich musical history joining our Board,” says Joyce Russell, WSO’s Executive Director.  “He is a vibrant community leader, and I know he will make a tremendous impact on the WSO’s mission.”

The Warren Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 52nd season. The Symphony serves to advance an orchestra of professional quality for cultural enrichment, entertainment, and youth education in the community, reaching as many as 2,000 elementary students annually.