Vocal Powerhouse Returns to Perform Music of American Divas: Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and More! Plus, “Try Symphony!” First-Time Attendees Ticket Program
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 […]
Students Experience a Close Encounter with Music
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 […]
WMS Celebrates 85 Years + Upcoming Events (Townsquare Media)
West Michigan Symphony celebrates 85 years of performing music (Fox 17)
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 […]
West Michigan Symphony celebrates its 85th anniversary (WZZM 13)
A look at the West Michigan Symphony’s spring season (Wood TV 8)
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. […]
The West Michigan Symphony – 85 Years of Celebrating the Fine Art of Classical Music for Everyone (The Muskegon Channel)
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 […]
“Pure Tchaikovsky” highlights symphony concert midst of a “Pure Michigan” winter
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 […]
You had me at Cello (Grand Rapids Magazine)
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 […]
