West Michigan Symphony Partners with CMF Marketing
Muskegon, MI. The West Michigan Symphony (WMS), headquartered in downtown Muskegon and celebrating its 85th Anniversary season, has teamed up with CMF Marketing to help tell the story of the rich culture and history of this top-tier performing arts organization.
The West Michigan Symphony cultural footprint extends throughout West Michigan. Its music director is Scott Speck, a dynamic yet highly approachable artistic leader beloved by players and audiences alike. His leadership has attracted and cultivated an ensemble of 60-plus professional musicians who travel from throughout Michigan and other states to perform with WMS. The orchestra presents an eight-concert series including classical masterworks and popular entertainment at the historic 1740-seat Frauenthal Center; a 15-concert series of jazz, classical and crossover at the 115-seat listening room The Block; and music learning and participation programs for youth and adults throughout the schools and community.
WMS CEO Andy Buelow commented, “We’re excited to tell the story of the West Michigan Symphony’s 85 year history of enriching lives through music. Our roots and branches run both deep and wide, with groundbreaking community engagement activities and a roster of professional musicians from seven different states. Our community footprint is unique for an orchestra of our size. It includes our mainstage concerts at the Frauenthal Center, immersive performances at The Block, and Community Music Encounters—from the Tune Up beginning string lessons in Muskegon Public Schools to the Link Up music education program serving six counties.”
Carla M. Flanders, CMF Marketing CEO stated, “We have had the pleasure of working with several local arts and culture organizations throughout West Michigan and partnering with WMS was a natural fit. The West Michigan Symphony not only brings joy and entertainment to all ages, it is changing the lives of young musicians and enhancing the landscape of the local music scene! We can’t wait to share the many positive attributes of this community gem!”
###
