Muskegon, MI — Vocal powerhouse Shayna Steele returns to the West Michigan Symphony (WMS) stage with her eclectic style of soul and blues honoring the musical divas who inspired her—Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and more. With charts by acclaimed arranger Jeff Tyzik—including the vocalist’s original music—the concert makes a solid case for Shayna […]
Muskegon, MI — If you ask any young member of West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) Debut Strings or Children’s Choir how to get to the Frauenthal Theater, they’ll answer with one word: “practice.” They should know. These youthful musicians have been practicing since fall for the moment when they take the stage in Muskegon’s historic theater for their annual […]
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 […]
This Valentine’s Day, prepare for an extraordinary musical experience that will take you on an unforgettable journey across genres and cultures. On February 14 at 7:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin will perform at The Block in Muskegon, Michigan. Set in a beautifully restored 1890 building at 360 W. Western […]
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 […]
