West Michigan Symphony
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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.

Need an instrument? Meyer Music will rent an instrument to any individual wishing to participate in our program. Contact Meyer Music at Holland: 616-396-6583 or Grand Rapids: 616-975-1122

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

Review the concert repertoire
(decide if you are able to play the music, if YES! then apply!)
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)
Complete the Registration Form Below & Submit Payment of $65 Here
After this step is complete, you will receive a confirmation email and your sheet music.
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