ADVISORY/Battle Creek-Area Children to Audition for Moscow Ballet; Comerica Sponsors West Michigan Appearance of One of the World's Leading Ballet Companies.

    Business Editors, City & Assignment Desks
    ADVISORY...for Sept. 16 (Monday)

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WHAT:
Battle Creek-area children have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
audition for the world-renown Moscow Ballet. The company will appear
in Battle Creek November 2 for a performance of the Nutcracker. Local
children are needed to fill key roles in this holiday classic. At the
open audition, children will strut their stuff under the watchful eye
of the world's most accomplished dancers.

WHEN and WHERE:
September 16, 2002
4pm
Lakeview Square Mall at I-94 and M-66

WHO:
More than 60 local youngsters are expected to audition for roles such
as mice, angels and snowflakes. Culled from local dance studios and
classes, these children, ages 8 - 16, will do their best to dazzle the
visiting troupe from the Moscow Ballet.

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Plenty of action, excitement and nervous energy as young dancers
dust off their tutus and put their best foot forward to earn a spot in
the local performance of one of the world's most beloved ballets.

MORE:
For the second consecutive year, Comerica is proud to sponsor the
West Michigan performances of the Moscow Ballet's `Nutcracker.'
Comerica's $50,000 sponsorship ensures this cultural icon remains a
part of the Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids communities.

ABOUT COMERICA:
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA) is a financial services company
focused on business banking and asset gathering. Through its more than
500 customer-service locations, including branch, lending and
investment offices, Comerica helps businesses and people be
successful. Comerica is ideally positioned to deliver high quality
financial services in Michigan, California and Texas, as well as in
Florida, 19 other states, Canada and Mexico. Comerica has an
investment services affiliate, Munder Capital Management, ranked among
the top money managers worldwide. Comerica reported total assets of
$51 billion at June 30, 2002.

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    CONTACT: Comerica
             Sara Snyder, 313/222-9617

    KEYWORD: MICHIGAN
    INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT BANKING
    SOURCE: Comerica Incorporated