West Michigan Symphony Children's Choir 2025-2026
Our winter semester is in full swing!
If you are interested in learning more about our famous Children's Choir please contact us.
NO rehearsal on January 20, 2026 due to weather and road conditions
Karen Vander Zanden 231-928-5738 or email
kvanderzanden@westmichigansymphony.org
Spring Concert: Sunday March 29, 2026, 6:00pm, Frauenthal Theater
The West Michigan Symphony Children's Choir (WMSCC) is a high-quality choral group for children ages 8-13. The Children's Choir provides choral training and experience to school-aged children throughout West Michigan. The WMSCC performs at West Michigan Symphony concerts and independent concerts throughout the community.
The ensemble is directed by Mrs. Beth Slimko, an experienced music teacher and choral director. Mrs. Slimko currently directs the North Muskegon Public School choir program and is the vocal music specialist for elementary music.
Members are selected through an audition process held each spring and fall. Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings at 6 pm at The Block, 360 W Western Ave, Muskegon, 2nd floor.
For more information or to support these programs, contact Karen Vander Zanden, Vice President of Community Learning and Engagement at 231.928.5738.
WMS Children's Choir Director Beth Slimko
Beth Slimko holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with dual concentrations in vocal and instrumental pedagogy from Butler University. She also holds a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University. Additional studies include time with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir under the mentorship of Henry Leck, the Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute in Hungary and many years of advanced training in Education through Music with the Richards Institute. Ms. Slimko has also served as a clinician for Michigan Music Education Association events and Michigan State Vocal Music Association conferences as well as a Kindermusik instructor.
Supporters
Mike and Kay Olthoff
Robert A. and Clara Harrell Grace Fund
K. Wayne and Joyce Duylea Fund of the CFFMC
Bruce and Donna Hood
Ann and Bud Eichmann Fund of the CFFMC
Staff
Karen Vander Zanden, Vice President, Community Learning and Engagement
Beth Slimko, Choir Conductor, Vocal Specialist
Laura Ogren, Accompanist
