Muskegon, MI — West Michigan Symphony (WMS) celebrates Black History Month with music spanning spirituals and songs, ragtime and jazz, Broadway and classical. Taking place at 7:30pm Friday, February 27, this concert will be led by guest conductor Kellen Gray, one of the foremost interpreters of the music of African-diasporic composers. The program will include the […]
Muskegon, MI — With its tagline “For the Musically Curious,” sonic variety is in the very DNA of The Block, West Michigan Symphony’s live listening room. This month’s offerings are a case in point. On Saturday, February 7 jazz saxophonist Jordan VanHemert will celebrate two of his greatest predecessors: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. This will […]
Muskegon, MI — One of West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) core mantras is Classical Music for Everyone—and how better to show it than with an evening of music from great iconic movies like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and others? The scores came from the pens of two legendary names in show biz: John Williams and Danny Elfman. The program will also […]
Muskegon, MI — West Michigan Symphony presents its annual Home for the Holidays concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19 in the inspiring setting of the beautiful, historic Frauenthal Theater, surrounded by a magically decorated downtown Muskegon. Enjoy holiday classics including “Sleigh Ride” and “O’ Holy Night.” Plus, new holiday favorites from the movie Frozen. West Michigan Symphony (WMS) […]
Muskegon, MI — When most people think of West Michigan Symphony (WMS), they think of concerts—specifically, of its eight-concert series at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon featuring the 84 professional players of the core orchestra. Yet WMS is about more than its mainstage concerts. With its vision to be a catalyst for a music-infused West Michigan, the […]
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon will honor its first responders with a weeklong Community of Heroes Celebration running Jan. 30 through Feb. 6, 2026. The series of events will recognize police officers, firefighters and their families through art, music, sports and community recognition. The celebration begins Friday, Jan. 30, with a Community Heroes Dinner and Recognition […]
Muskegon, MI — One of West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) core mantras is Classical Music for Everyone—and how better to show it than with an evening of music chosen by the audience, featuring a guest artist who connects with the audience like no one else in the business. At 7:30pm Friday, November 14, maverick pianist Charlie Albright returns to […]
Muskegon, MI — BLKBOK will make his return to The Block on Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm. BLKBOK’s high-energy style seeks to entertain with a live piano based performance that is culturally reflective and encourages dialogue. His stage name is a nod to the legendary J.S. Bach and an embodiment of the diverse influences that have shaped his artistic […]
Muskegon, MI — The world’s top ABBA tribute band, Direct from Sweden joins the West Michigan Symphony (WMS) to perform full orchestrations of iconic hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and many more. Relive the ABBA experience with dazzling costumes, electrifying disco dance moves, and all the catchy tunes that made the […]
Muskegon, MI — Between its Mainstage Series at the historic 1,700-seat Frauenthal Center and its listening room for the musically curious, the 115-seat The Block, West Michigan Symphony’s 2025-2026 concert season offers an incredible variety and a length of season normally associated with much larger markets. Between late September and mid-May, 23 programs and 24 performances will take […]
