West Michigan Symphony November concert to feature the expansive “Carmina Burana.”

Muskegon, Michigan, Oct. 2, 2014 – Friday, Nov. 21, WMS presents a concert of heavenly and earthly delights. The theme of Richard Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser will open the concert and the second act will feature Carmina Burana. The theme of the concert is the dichotomy between purely spiritual love and worldly desire. The Overture from […]

From Jazz Guitar to Classical Tenor – November Has Something for Everyone @The Block

Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony’s alternative concert venue, The Block, in downtown Muskegon will feature two concerts with two very different artists this November. At the top of the month Saturday, Nov. 1, Chicago based jazz guitarist Goran Ivanovic, a native of Croatia, will embrace his traditional Balkan folk music with […]

Helix Collective Returns to The Block Oct. 18

Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony’s alternative concert venue, The Block, in downtown Muskegon is bringing last season’s Los Angeles-based Helix Collective back for another concert this October. Helix Collective returns to The Block Saturday, Oct. 18, with “Happy Hour” the ultimate Cocktail Party! Cocktail inspired stories from Hollywood screenwriters include Guy […]

Strings. Electronics. Soup. Leanne King Macdonald @The Block 10/4

The first Saturday in October brings WMS Principal Violist, Leanne King Macdonald to The Block in downtown Muskegon. Macdonald and New York based pianist, Shiau-uen Ding, will collaborate on a performance of viola and piano + electronics the evening of October 4 at Muskegon’s hottest new performance venue for professional, alternative music stylings. We sent […]

Walking the Red Carpet with West Michigan Symphony as it Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 9, 2014 — Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1939, the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts (then known as the Michigan Theater) was buzzing. Enormous crowds converged on the auditorium, program sheets in hand. The buzz had been intriguing; the audience members knew they were about to witness something delightful, unexpected, and brand new […]

BF+Quatre. Jazz. Fromage.

Sept. 20 Concert Brings ArtPrize Jazz Category Winner to Muskegon Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 2, 2014 – On Saturday, Sept. 20, Brad Fritcher + Quatre will weave an unconventional blend of jazz, punk, hip-hop, and other influences into a musical tapestry @TheBlock in downtown Muskegon. Brad Fritcher + Trois were first place winners of the jazz […]

Click Clack Moosic returns to The Block this fall

Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony’s children’s musical story time program, Click Clack Moosic returns to The Block this fall. After a successful introduction early this year, West Michigan Symphony’s Click Clack Moosic bring the series back to The Block starting in late-September for another run. Click Clack Moosic is a […]

West Michigan Symphony Launches 75th Anniversary Concert Season

Season Highlights the Symphony’s Past While Celebrating Its Future Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2014 — Season tickets are still available for the West Michigan Symphony’s 2014-2015 Diamond Anniversary season. A very special lineup of music, performers and tributes highlight the Symphony’s past and celebrate its future as it marks its 75th year in existence. The […]

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