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 […]

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. […]

“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 […]

Every Performance is Immersive At The Block by West Michigan Symphony

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 […]

West Michigan Symphony continues its play in 2025 (WGVU Shelley Irwin)

President Andy Buelow discusses the kickoff with Mozart, Beethoven and more. West Michigan Symphony continues its play in 2025, President Andy Buelow discusses the kickoff with Mozart, Beethoven and Weber, including a farewell performance by a long term clarinetist. Also, The Block offers a special event January 25. Click here for the listening link!

West Michigan Symphony Kicks Off 2025 with Mozart, Beethoven and Weber; Featuring Farewell Performance by Longtime Principal Clarinet Jonathan Holden 

Muskegon, MI — Principal Clarinet Jonathan Holden is a longtime stalwart member of West Michigan Symphony, whose tenure dates to his time as a doctoral student at MSU 20 years ago. Dr. Holden will make his final solo appearance with WMS performing the Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 2 at 7:30pm Friday, January 24. Also on the program, […]

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