Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 20, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony will continue its tradition of musical excellence with the announcement that Music Director Scott Speck has renewed his contract with the organization. Speck started with West Michigan Symphony (WMS) in July 2002, and with the new contract in place, will continue with the Symphony for […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 11, 2014 – Local jazz drummer Tim Froncek opens the 2014-15 season at West Michigan Symphony’s cool, intimate performance space, The Block, Friday, Aug. 22 with a concert that explores the spontaneity of jazz performance. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. August 22 at The Block, which is located on the second […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 19, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will hold fall auditions for its Children’s Choir Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Children’s Choir partners with WMS in the performance of orchestral works that include children’s voices, offering choral training and experience to school children throughout the Lakeshore. The Choir focuses on establishing a foundation […]
Muskegon, Michigan, May 27, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony Pops concerts on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 will feature the Music City Hit-Makers as they share the sounds and stories behind some of the biggest hits they penned for today’s pop and country stars. Music Director Scott Speck will lead the WMS […]
Pianist Yuri Rozum Also Performs at The Block and at the WMS Annual Gala Muskegon, Michigan, May 5, 2014 – Russian pianist Yuri Rozum returns to Muskegon in mid-May for a week of celebration and performances. A favorite of West Michigan Symphony concertgoers, Rozum will perform at the annual gala, with the full Symphony at […]
Muskegon, Michigan, May 2, 2014 – In collaboration with the Lakeshore Museum Center, singer, songwriter and guitarist Andrew McKnight will perform folk music rooted in American landscapes, history and Appalachian culture at The Block on Friday, May 9. Drawing inspiration from stories he’s picked up while traveling the dusty back roads as a musician, McKnight […]
Muskegon, Michigan, May 2, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program during a special concert on Wednesday, May 7. The concert will showcase and demonstrate the new musical abilities of students who have spent a year studying music through Link Up, a […]
Season Highlights the Symphony’s Past While Celebrating Its Future Muskegon, Michigan, April 21, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony has prepared a rich smorgasbord of music, performers and tributes to celebrate its 75th anniversary concert season in 2014-15. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, the season will open Friday, Sept. 26 for an eight-concert series that […]
Soprano Martha Guth with Also Perform at The Block on April 16 Muskegon, Michigan, April 1, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony Masterworks concerts on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 will feature Czech nostalgia, Celtic spirit and poetic songs performed by soprano Martha Guth. Music Director Scott Speck will direct the WMS in […]
Muskegon, Michigan, March 4, 2014 – Percussionist Andrew Spencer will perform music featuring interactive computer programming and compelling percussion sounds for a March performance at The Block. The former principal timpanist with the West Michigan Symphony, Spencer will perform a series of pieces featuring the computer and percussion, including a new work for five cardboard […]
