“Pure Tchaikovsky” highlights symphony concert midst of a “Pure Michigan” winter

Muskegon, MI, February 6, 2025—In the heart of midwinter comes a West Michigan Symphony concert featuring the beloved Peter Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” Symphony. According to Music Director Scott Speck, in this first of the great composer’s symphonies, “you’ll hear the beginnings of the sound we have come to know as ‘pure Tchaikovsky.’” Also on the […]

Every Performance is Immersive At The Block by West Michigan Symphony

Muskegon, MI — Where in West Michigan can you sit at a table in elegant but casual ambiance, sip your favorite drink, and listen to live music performed by world class musicians just feet away? At The Block, West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) listening room for the musically curious! In the words of one patron, “It’s like sitting […]

West Michigan Symphony Kicks Off 2025 with Mozart, Beethoven and Weber; Featuring Farewell Performance by Longtime Principal Clarinet Jonathan Holden 

Muskegon, MI — Principal Clarinet Jonathan Holden is a longtime stalwart member of West Michigan Symphony, whose tenure dates to his time as a doctoral student at MSU 20 years ago. Dr. Holden will make his final solo appearance with WMS performing the Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 2 at 7:30pm Friday, January 24. Also on the program, […]

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 […]

West Michigan Symphony welcomes noted conductor John Varineau and Western Michigan Christian HS Choir to the stage for annual Home for the Holidays

Muskegon, Michigan, November 26, 2024— Sleigh Ride. All I Want for Christmas is You. My Favorite Things. O Holy Night. Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer. Audiences can hear all this and more when the West Michigan Symphony presents its annual Home for the Holidays concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 20 in the inspiring setting of […]

Clickity Clack Ho Ho Ho returns to The Block

Costumed musicians, narration and graphics are all part of this unique storybook series for children ages 3 to 8 Muskegon, Michigan, November 25, 2024—What would the holidays be without the West Michigan Symphony Brass Quintet “reindeer” performing great seasonal music for youngsters? Based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, Clickity Clack Ho […]

West Michigan Symphony features acclaimed American pianist Claire Huangci in program of Ravel and Gershwin

Muskegon, MI, November 1, 2024—On the heels of her performance with the Radio Sinfonieorchester Vienna at the Vienna Konzerthaus, American pianist Claire Huangci returns to celebrate the West Michigan Symphony’s 85th anniversary season, opening its Masterworks series at Muskegon’s Frauenthal Center, 7:30 pm Friday, November 22.  The concert will feature the Ravel Piano Concerto in G and […]

West Michigan Symphony opens 85th Anniversary Season with The Beatles, sort of

Muskegon, Michigan, September 5, 2024—Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with asymphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself as ClassicalMystery Tour performs “A Tribute to The Beatles” live in concert with your West Michigan Symphonyat 7:30pm Friday, September 27 at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon. Tickets starting at$28 are […]

LINK UP BEGINNER MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN WEST MICHIGAN

West Michigan Symphony has been a partner in Carnegie Hall’s internationally-reaching education series longer than any other U.S. orchestra MUSKEGON, MI, April 25, 2024—Few things in life are more impressive than getting to play along with a 60-piece live orchestra, no matter what your age. For a third, fourth or fifth grader, it’s life changing. […]

West Michigan Symphony season concludes with “Rhapsody in Blue” performed by renowned pianist Aldo López-Gavilán

Muskegon, MI, April 22, 2024—Electrifying Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán returns to headline the final concert of West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) 2023-2024 season with his striking rendition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Conducted by Scott Speck, the concert also includes music from Bernstein’s West Side Story, among other works. Sponsored by Mike & Kay Olthoff, with […]

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