VIDEO HERE Founded back in 1939 the West Michigan Symphony has grown from a small group of volunteers to a full professional orchestra. Known as one of the most welcoming, the West Michigan Symphony puts a concerted effort towards bringing classical music to those who may be new to the genre. Help celebrate their commitment […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – For 85 seasons, the West Michigan Symphony has been performing at the historic Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon. Today we have their president and CEO, Andy in studio to tell us about this concert season. VIDEO HERE West Michigan Symphony Feb. 14 – Contemporary cellist Ian Maksin at The BlockFeb. […]
Andy O’Riley February 06 2025 85 years. If you stop and think of it, 85 is really the new 55 so what’s in a number anyway? The West Michigan Symphony Orchestra is celebrating it’s 85th year however, and that idea of 85 being the new 55…..well, that kind of ties in to where we’re going […]
Muskegon, MI, February 6, 2025—In the heart of midwinter comes a West Michigan Symphony concert featuring the beloved Peter Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” Symphony. According to Music Director Scott Speck, in this first of the great composer’s symphonies, “you’ll hear the beginnings of the sound we have come to know as ‘pure Tchaikovsky.’” Also on the […]
Muskegon, MI — Where in West Michigan can you sit at a table in elegant but casual ambiance, sip your favorite drink, and listen to live music performed by world class musicians just feet away? At The Block, West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) listening room for the musically curious! In the words of one patron, “It’s like sitting […]
Muskegon, MI — Principal Clarinet Jonathan Holden is a longtime stalwart member of West Michigan Symphony, whose tenure dates to his time as a doctoral student at MSU 20 years ago. Dr. Holden will make his final solo appearance with WMS performing the Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 2 at 7:30pm Friday, January 24. Also on the program, […]
Muskegon, MI. The West Michigan Symphony (WMS), headquartered in downtown Muskegon and celebrating its 85th Anniversary season, has teamed up with CMF Marketing to help tell the story of the rich culture and history of this top-tier performing arts organization. The West Michigan Symphony cultural footprint extends throughout West Michigan. Its music director is Scott Speck, a dynamic yet […]
Muskegon, Michigan, November 26, 2024— Sleigh Ride. All I Want for Christmas is You. My Favorite Things. O Holy Night. Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer. Audiences can hear all this and more when the West Michigan Symphony presents its annual Home for the Holidays concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 20 in the inspiring setting of […]
Costumed musicians, narration and graphics are all part of this unique storybook series for children ages 3 to 8 Muskegon, Michigan, November 25, 2024—What would the holidays be without the West Michigan Symphony Brass Quintet “reindeer” performing great seasonal music for youngsters? Based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, Clickity Clack Ho […]
