WMS Side-by-Side


West Michigan Symphony
Side-by-Side

Rusty or not, show us what you’ve got!

Do you play an instrument? Or wish you still played?
Have you wondered what it would be like to perform on the Frauenthal stage with Scott Speck conducting?

We invite any youth or adult who has a string, woodwind, brass instrument, or plays percussion, to join us for a day of rehearsing, learning, and performing under the direction of WMS Music Director Scott Speck.

Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Frauenthal Center
Apply Now! Deadline to register is June 6, 2025.  Space is limited.
Questions? Contact Karen at 231.928.5738 or kvanderzanden@westmichigansymphony.org

How to Apply:

Concert Instrumentation and Open Positions

Musicians needed for:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass

Flute- Closed, all positions filled
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon

Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba

Harp
Percussion

  1. Review the concert repertoire
    Star Spangled Banner, Key, arr. Damrosch
    Carmen Suite 1: Aragonaise, Bizet
    Carmen Suite 1: Toreador Song, Bizet
    Peer Gynt Suite 1: “Morning Mood” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King”. Grieg
    Swan Lake Suite: Mvt. 1 (“Scene”) Tchaikovsky
    Star Wars Suite: “Imperial March”, Williams
    “The Washington Post”, Sousa
    1812 Overture: Finale, Tchaikovsky
    Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
    Link to Music (full music access will be given once registration is accepted)
    decide if you are able to play the music. If Yes? Then apply!

  2. Complete the Registration Form Below & Submit Payment Here
    After this step is complete, you will receive a confirmation email and your sheet music.

  3. Rehearse your part and prepare for July 12, 2025
    Day of schedule:
    Welcome 10:30am
    Morning Sectional Rehearsals
    Lunch Break- On your own
    Afternoon Rehearsal with WMS Musicians
    Dinner Break - Food provided by WMS
    Final Touch Up Rehearsal
    Concert 6:30-7:30pm
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Side-by-Side Registration

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Michigan Arts & Culture Council
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