Sept. 20 Concert Brings ArtPrize Jazz Category Winner to Muskegon Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 2, 2014 – On Saturday, Sept. 20, Brad Fritcher + Quatre will weave an unconventional blend of jazz, punk, hip-hop, and other influences into a musical tapestry @TheBlock in downtown Muskegon. Brad Fritcher + Trois were first place winners of the jazz […]
MUSEKGON, MI – August 26, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will host a moo-sical fundraiser event for its music education programs called “Strings, Sings, Moo, Zoo” at Hampton Green Farm in Fruitport, 5440 E. Farr Road, Friday, Sept. 19, 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature farm tours, a dinner catered by the […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony’s children’s musical story time program, Click Clack Moosic returns to The Block this fall. After a successful introduction early this year, West Michigan Symphony’s Click Clack Moosic bring the series back to The Block starting in late-September for another run. Click Clack Moosic is a […]
Season Highlights the Symphony’s Past While Celebrating Its Future Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2014 — Season tickets are still available for the West Michigan Symphony’s 2014-2015 Diamond Anniversary season. A very special lineup of music, performers and tributes highlight the Symphony’s past and celebrate its future as it marks its 75th year in existence. The […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 21, 2014 – Twelve new pieces of artwork from 11 local artists will receive their West Michigan premiere Sept. 18 at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. The West Michigan Symphony commissions, underwritten by Dr. Fred and Deb Brown, celebrate three-quarters of a century of music. The show, titled […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 20, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony will continue its tradition of musical excellence with the announcement that Music Director Scott Speck has renewed his contract with the organization. Speck started with West Michigan Symphony (WMS) in July 2002, and with the new contract in place, will continue with the Symphony for […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 11, 2014 – Local jazz drummer Tim Froncek opens the 2014-15 season at West Michigan Symphony’s cool, intimate performance space, The Block, Friday, Aug. 22 with a concert that explores the spontaneity of jazz performance. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. August 22 at The Block, which is located on the second […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 19, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will hold fall auditions for its Children’s Choir Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Children’s Choir partners with WMS in the performance of orchestral works that include children’s voices, offering choral training and experience to school children throughout the Lakeshore. The Choir focuses on establishing a foundation […]
Muskegon, Michigan, May 27, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony Pops concerts on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 will feature the Music City Hit-Makers as they share the sounds and stories behind some of the biggest hits they penned for today’s pop and country stars. Music Director Scott Speck will lead the WMS […]
Pianist Yuri Rozum Also Performs at The Block and at the WMS Annual Gala Muskegon, Michigan, May 5, 2014 – Russian pianist Yuri Rozum returns to Muskegon in mid-May for a week of celebration and performances. A favorite of West Michigan Symphony concertgoers, Rozum will perform at the annual gala, with the full Symphony at […]
