The Muskegon Chronicle By Laura Alexandria on February 08, 2014 at 12:24 PM, updated February 08, 2014 at 12:28 PM Customarily a classical performance features a guest artist, and the talent of the members of the symphony fades into the background. Friday night’s Masterworks concert at the Frauenthal Theater, Surprise and Classical Symphonies, brought to […]
Muskegon, Michigan, January 23, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony has announced a children’s musical story time program with performances based on three beloved children’s books. Using the books written by Doreen Cronin, the Symphony will engage children, ages 3-7, through an event that allows them to meet the musicians and learn new music skills […]
The Vireo Ensemble Will Also Perform a More Intimate Concert at The Block on Feb. 8 Muskegon, Michigan, December 30, 2013 – The West Michigan Symphony offers an intimate glimpse into the art of surprise and classical symphonies during a Masterworks concert on Friday, Feb. 7. The concert will be held at the Frauenthal Center […]
Muskegon, Michigan, December 27, 2013 – The ION Trio, which was scheduled to perform Saturday, Jan. 18 at The Block has been canceled. The West Michigan Symphony is working to reschedule “Russian. Composers. Pierogies.” but a new date has not yet been announced. Refunds are available for those who have purchased advance tickets. Please call […]
Michigan Native and CMU Graduate Hansen Will Also Perform at The Block Dec. 15 Muskegon, Michigan, November 18, 2013 – Broadway stars Teri Dale Hansen and Nat Chandler will join the West Michigan Symphony for a holiday show featuring traditional songs in a swingin’ style. Guest conductor Clyde Mitchell will lead the symphony through a […]
Muskegon, Michigan, November 7, 2013 – Members of the Gaudete Brass Quintet will explore the process of creating great music in a chamber ensemble setting during a November performance at The Block. The GBQ, which is one of the few brass quintets in the world exclusively committed to performing serious brass chamber music, will perform […]
Concert Features 24 Members of the Internationally Beloved Choir Muskegon, Michigan, October 28, 2013 – The Vienna Boys Choir is returning to Muskegon for a special one-night concert on Thursday, Nov. 21. The West Michigan Symphony expects another sell-out crowd when 24 members of the internationally renowned choir return to the stage of the Frauenthal […]
Venezualan Pianist Will Also Perform a More Intimate Concert at The Block Nov. 3 Muskegon, Michigan, October 16, 2013 – Rousing, flamboyant and striking pieces will flood the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 1-2 as Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez joins the West Michigan Symphony for the first Masterworks concert of the 2013-14 […]
Muskegon, Michigan, September 27, 2013 – The October concert lineup at The Block will allow you to take a musical trip around the world – without ever leaving West Michigan. The new music venue from West Michigan Symphony will unleash an explosion of genres – along with a series of tantalizing appetizers – during a […]
New space is designed to encourage ‘intimate’ gatherings. September 20, 2013 By Charlsie Dewey At the tail end of its 2012-2013 season, West Michigan Symphony opened its new performance space in the newly developed Russell Block building in downtown Muskegon at 360 W. Western Ave., where its offices also now are located. Known as The […]
