Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Creston Brewery’s Golden Age Room, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505, United States
Enjoy outstanding big band jazz performed by west Michigan’s premiere jazz ensemble.

Grand Rapids Symphony: Coffee With Mozart
2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
MARCELO LEHNINGER conductor | GRS PRINCIPALS | DEVOS STRING QUARTET

ERWIN SCHULHOFF Concerto for String Quartet and Wind OrchestraMOZART Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat for Winds

Our Music Director Marcelo Lehninger will open the Coffee Masterworks season with a concert highlighting GRS Principals and our own DeVos Quartet! Free coffee and pastries included!

Grand Rapids Symphony: An Evening With Mozart
2024-11-22 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
MARCELO LEHNINGER conductor | GRS PRINCIPALS | DEVOS STRING QUARTET

ERWIN SCHULHOFF Concerto for String Quartet and Wind OrchestraMOZART Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat for Winds

Our Chamber Masterworks return! Music Director Marcelo Lehninger will open the season with a concert highlighting GRS Principals and our own DeVos Quartet! Join us after the concert for a wine and cheese reception.

Grand Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops
2024-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor | MELA DAILEY sopranoGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS, PEARL SHANGKUAN directorGRAND RAPIDS YOUTH CHORUS, LEAH IVORY directorEMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE, BRENDA AUSTIN director

Join us for this long-standing holiday tradition with Bob Bernhardt the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, Embellish Handbell Ensemble, and frequent GRS soloist Mela Dailey!

Hear your seasonal favorites including “Joy to the World,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” John Williams’ selections from the movie Home Alone, a “Christmas Sing-Along,” and the “Hallelujah” Chorus from The Messiah.

Plus—a surprise visit all the way from the North Pole!

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Thursday, December, 5th at 7:30 PM

Grand Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops
2024-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor | MELA DAILEY sopranoGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS, PEARL SHANGKUAN directorGRAND RAPIDS YOUTH CHORUS, LEAH IVORY directorEMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE, BRENDA AUSTIN director

Join us for this long-standing holiday tradition with Bob Bernhardt the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, Embellish Handbell Ensemble, and frequent GRS soloist Mela Dailey!

Hear your seasonal favorites including “Joy to the World,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” John Williams’ selections from the movie Home Alone, a “Christmas Sing-Along,” and the “Hallelujah” Chorus from The Messiah.

Plus—a surprise visit all the way from the North Pole!

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Friday, December, 6th at 7:30 PM

Grand Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor | MELA DAILEY sopranoGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS, PEARL SHANGKUAN directorGRAND RAPIDS YOUTH CHORUS, LEAH IVORY directorEMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE, BRENDA AUSTIN director

Join us for this long-standing holiday tradition with Bob Bernhardt the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, Embellish Handbell Ensemble, and frequent GRS soloist Mela Dailey!

Hear your seasonal favorites including “Joy to the World,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” John Williams’ selections from the movie Home Alone, a “Christmas Sing-Along,” and the “Hallelujah” Chorus from The Messiah.

Plus—a surprise visit all the way from the North Pole!

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Saturday, December, 7th at 2:00 PM

Grand Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops
2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor | MELA DAILEY sopranoGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS, PEARL SHANGKUAN directorGRAND RAPIDS YOUTH CHORUS, LEAH IVORY directorEMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE, BRENDA AUSTIN director

Join us for this long-standing holiday tradition with Bob Bernhardt the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, Embellish Handbell Ensemble, and frequent GRS soloist Mela Dailey!

Hear your seasonal favorites including “Joy to the World,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” John Williams’ selections from the movie Home Alone, a “Christmas Sing-Along,” and the “Hallelujah” Chorus from The Messiah.

Plus—a surprise visit all the way from the North Pole!

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Saturday, December, 7th at 7:30 PM

Grand Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops
2024-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor | MELA DAILEY sopranoGRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS, PEARL SHANGKUAN directorGRAND RAPIDS YOUTH CHORUS, LEAH IVORY directorEMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE, BRENDA AUSTIN director

Join us for this long-standing holiday tradition with Bob Bernhardt the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, Embellish Handbell Ensemble, and frequent GRS soloist Mela Dailey!

Hear your seasonal favorites including “Joy to the World,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” John Williams’ selections from the movie Home Alone, a “Christmas Sing-Along,” and the “Hallelujah” Chorus from The Messiah.

Plus—a surprise visit all the way from the North Pole!

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Sunday, December, 8th at 2:00 PM

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Violin and Viola Duo
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Molly Grove Chapel, First Presbyterian Church of Lansing, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, Michigan, 48933, United States
The Chamber Series is designed to showcase the artistry of Lansing Symphony musicians in a special setting and to introduce audiences to talented artists and classical programming.

Director

Timothy Muffitt

Featured Artists

Meg Rohrer

violin

Madeline Warner

viola

Grand Rapids Symphony: The Nutcracker, Grand Rapids Ballet
2024-12-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-22 14:00 - 17:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
In our 2024-25 Season we ring in the holidays with the 10th anniversary of The Nutcracker. Celebrate a decade of Grand Rapids Ballet’s beloved Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall with live accompaniment from the Grand Rapids Symphony to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score. Enjoy your favorite holiday performance with immersive sets imagined by Chris Van Allsburg and designed by Eugene Lee, gorgeous choreography by Val Caniparoli, and memorable dancing by Grand Rapids Ballet’s company dancers. Follow Clara as she receives a magical nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. At night, the nutcracker comes to life and leads Clara into a grand battle against an army of mice. After helping the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, Clara is guided on a magical adventure by the elegant Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier through the Land of the Sweets where she befriends confections and enjoys a festive celebration.

Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Creston Brewery’s Golden Age Room, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505, United States
The annual Christmas show of west Michigan’s premiere jazz ensemble.

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with a spectacular collaboration with Transcendence Performing Arts Center, featuring a soul-stirring choir of over 100 voices from the Lansing community and beyond! Led by LaVontè Heard, this exceptional choir includes singers from the Verna D. Holley Project, Bread House International Ministries Choir, The Jeremy Winston Chorale International, and Jeremiah Towner & Highest Praise. Get ready to be transported by the joyous and soulful sounds of gospel and classic holiday music in a heartwarming celebration for the whole family to enjoy!

Conductor

Timothy Muffitt

Featured Artists

Transcendence Performing Arts Center

Choir

The Singletons

Choir

Grand Rapids Symphony: Home Alone in Concert
2024-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
NICHOLAS BUC conductor | GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUSA true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Wednesday, December, 18th at 7:30 PM

Grand Rapids Symphony: Home Alone in Concert
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
NICHOLAS BUC conductor | GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUSA true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Thursday, December, 19th at 7:30 PM

Grand Rapids Symphony "Sax and the City"
2025-01-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-11 19:30 - 22:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
LIDIYA YANKOVSKAYA conductor. TIMOTHY MCALLISTER saxophone. MARINA LÓPEZ World Premiere Commission, CORIGLIANO Triathlon, COPLAND Quiet City, BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Respighi, Strauss, & Haydn
2025-01-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Wharton Center — Cobb Great Hall, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Conductor Timothy Muffit leads the LSO in a world premiere by composer Jared Miller, the Horn Concerto #2 by Richard Strauss with LSO Principal Horn Corbin Wagner, Ottorino Respighi’s “Trittico Botticelliano,” and Haydn’s Symphony #43 “Mercury.”

Robin Connell, Jazz Pianist/Vocalist
2025-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 508 Franklin Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417, United States
Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Robin Connell will lead a quartet in her arrangements of tunes from The Great American Songbook, jazz standards, and original works. Joining her will be Paul Brewer (trombone), Rob Hartman (bass), and Eddie Eicher (drums).

Grand Rapids Symphony "Disney In Concert: A Dream is a Wish"
2025-01-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Bob Bernhardt CONDUCTOR. Lisa Livesay, Whitney Claire Kaufman, Aaron Phillips, and Andrew Johnson VOCALISTS.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Disney In Concert: A Dream is a Wish" (Family Concert)
2025-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Grand Rapids Symphony "Little Red Riding Hood"
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hills Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States
In collaboration with the Grand Rapids Ballet. Conducted by GRS Associate Conductor Duo Shen. Choreography by GR Ballet’s Artistic Director James Sofranko.

Grand Rapids Symphony "Caperucita Roja"
2025-01-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hills Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States
Spanish program/”Little Red Riding Hood” in collaboration with the Grand Rapids Ballet and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Conducted by GRS Associate Conductor Duo Shen. Choreography by GR Ballet’s Artistic Director James Sofranko.
