American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada

Grand Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops
2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | 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!

TICKETS

Saturday, December, 7th 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!

TICKETS

Saturday, December, 7th at 2:00 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!

TICKETS

Friday, December, 6th at 7:30 PM

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!

TICKETS

Thursday, December, 5th at 7:30 PM

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: 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 Jazz Orchestra
2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
2024-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
CineConcerts invites you to rediscover the magic of Harry Potter™ in the latest installment of the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. Projected in high definition, your favorite moments from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ are accompanied by a live symphonic orchestra performing John Williams’ poignant scores. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they encounter harrowing pixies, giant snakes and Polyjuice Potions in this concert event. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Grand Rapids Symphony: South American Heat
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
MARCELO LEHNINGER conductor | AQUILES MACHADO tenor | GUSTAVO CASTILLO baritoneGRAND RAPIDS BALLET * | GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS, PEARL SHANGKUAN director

CAMARGO GUARNIERI Three Brazilian DancesPIAZZOLLA arr. Mechetti “Primavera Porteña” (from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) *PIAZZOLLA arr. Mechetti Oblivion *COPLAND El salon MéxicoANTONIO ESTÉVEZ Cantata Criolla

WHAT TO EXPECT

▸ This concert balances highlighting well-known pieces and some less familiar.▸ The Cantata Criolla is a South American take on the legend of Faust featuring two singers and a “duel with the devil.”▸ This concert predominantly features and celebrates composers from South America.

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Lunar String Quartet
2024-11-10 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

Grand Rapids Symphony: Fright Night
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor

Get your tickets to a monstrous Halloween celebration! Bob Bernhardt conducts musical selections that will send chills up your spine and have you shaking in your seats! You may find yourself sitting next to a vampire, a ghost, or even a zombie. But don’t let that unsettle you. They’re just there for some Halloween fun like the rest of us!

DANNY ELFMAN Suite from BatmanBERNARD HERRMANN, Ed. Christopher Palmer Psycho: A Short Suite for StringsANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Selections from The Phantom of the OperaJERRY GOLDSMITH / JAMES HORNER Themes from Alien & AliensMIKE OLDFIELD Theme from The ExorcistBERNARD HERRMANN Theme from North by Northwest

Grand Rapids Symphony: Spooky Symphony
2024-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
BOB BERNHARDT conductor

Immerse in a playful and mysterious world with live symphonic music that brings the Halloween spirit to life. Perfect for little ones to enjoy the thrill without the scare!

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue
2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Immerse yourself in a celebration of jazz’s profound legacy in American music and the world, marking the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The concert opens with William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 2 “Song of a New Race,” echoing jazz’s roots in African and African-American traditions, crafting a narrative of integration and optimism. Guest pianist Willis Delony takes center stage in the “Jazz Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” by Greg Yasinitsky, a piece Delony commissioned and premiered, alongside Timothy Muffitt, which bridges jazz’s improvisational spirit with symphonic depth. The evening crescendos with “Rhapsody in Blue,” a timeless fusion of jazz vibrancy and classical structure, celebrating a century of this groundbreaking work’s influence on American music culture.

Conductor

Timothy Muffitt

Featured Artists

Willis Delony

Piano

Program

Symphony No. 2 “Song of a New Race”

WILLIAM GRANT STILL

Jazz Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

GREG YASINITSKY

Rhapsody in Blue

GEORGE GERSHWIN

Grand Rapids Symphony: Ben Rector and Cody Fry with the Grand Rapids Symphony
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
DUO SHEN conductor | BEN RECTOR guest artist | CODY FRY guest artist

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as indie superstar Ben Rector joins forces with the multi-talented Cody Fry for a unique acoustic concert, accompanied by your Grand Rapids Symphony. This extraordinary performance will blend the intimate sounds of guitar and piano with the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra, creating a captivating and immersive musical experience.

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Ben Rector is a standout independent artist renowned for his emotionally resonant piano-pop anthems. With more than a billion streams to his name and a track record of sold-out amphitheater performances around the globe, Rector has solidified his place in the music industry. His captivating presence has graced national TV platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. Rector’s music has made waves across more than a hundred television shows, commercials, and films, including popular series like Pretty Little Liars and Castle. His 2016 hit single “Brand New” has emerged as one of the most frequently licensed tracks for TV and film in recent years. Beyond chart-topping success, with hits peaking at number one on Billboard’s U.S. Folk chart and number nine on the Top 200, Rector also brought his expertise as an all-star mentor on ABC’s American Idol, sharing the stage with other music luminaries such as Ryan Tedder, Jewel, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, and Joss Stone.

Nashville-based artist Cody Fry has built an impressive career as a singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. His diverse portfolio spans music for national ad campaigns, video games, apps, fashion events, and Vimeo-Staff-Picked short films, as well as scoring for major brands like Netflix and Google and even crafting a Super Bowl commercial for McDonald’s. In 2021, Fry’s track “I Hear a Symphony” gained viral traction on TikTok, marking the start of a new creative chapter characterized by expansive orchestrations, innovative arrangements, and dynamic live performances. That same year, his cover of “Eleanor Rigby” earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals,” further highlighting his unique contribution to the music industry

Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Creston Brewery, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505, United States
Jazz concert

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Family Series
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr, Lansing, Michigan, 48917, United States
Join us for an engaging and educational journey into the world of the violin, led by the talented Allyson Cohen! This interactive musical adventure is designed for all ages, making it the perfect outing for families and music lovers alike.

Discover the fascinating history of the violin, its unique role in the orchestra, and its captivating tones and repertoire. Whether you’re a budding musician or simply curious about this extraordinary instrument, you’ll gain new insights and a deeper appreciation for its beauty.

Best of all, admission is free, ensuring that everyone has the chance to experience the magic of live music. Don’t miss this enriching and entertaining event—it’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Featured Artists

Allyson Cohen

Violin

Grand Rapids Symphony: Made in GR: A Homecoming
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
DUO SHEN conductorJOSEPH CONYERS double bass

ALEXANDER L. MILLER FireworksTAN DUN Contrabass Concerto: Wolf Totem TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.5

WHAT TO EXPECT

▸ The program begins with GRS Assistant Principal Oboe Alexander Miller’s original composition, Fireworks!▸ We welcome back former GRS Principal Bass Joseph Conyers as a soloist, who is now the Principal at the Philadelphia Orchestra!▸ Our Assistant Conductor, Duo Shen, leads the orchestra in his first ever concert on the Masterworks series!

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Piano Quartet
2024-10-13 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

William Thain

Violin

Benjamin Penzner

Viola

Jinhyun Kim

Cello

Patrick Johnson

Piano

Grand Rapids Symphony: Grand Rapids Ballet Symphony of Movement
2024-10-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
We are proud to kick off our 2024-25 season in October with Symphony of Movement, a dynamic first-ever collaboration between GRB and the Grand Rapids Symphony at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. Conducted by GRSO’s music director Marcelo Lehninger, the symphony shares the stage with the dancers, featuring three acclaimed works and one world-premiere. Programming includes master choreographer Lar Lubovitch’s tender duet for two men, from his work Concerto 622, set to the adagio of W.A. Mozart’s famous clarinet concerto. Created during the AIDS crisis in 1985, the work reflects on the themes of friendship and support amidst challenging times. Aubade, choreographed by James Sofranko, is an emotionally charged pas de deux that loosely follows a story of the goddess Diana and a mortal man who enters her domain, set to a score by Francis Poulenc, featuring piano soloist Liz Ames. Ave Maria, also choreographed by James Sofranko, is a captivating duet accompanied by the ethereal music of Carlos Gomes, with the two dancers appearing to transcend reality, gracefully navigating a world suspended among the wind and clouds. The final work featured in the program is a World Premiere choreographed by Jennifer Archibald set to Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. As a leading voice in contemporary dance, Archibald’s work is seen around the world, and this will be her third original work for Grand Rapids Ballet.

Grand Rapids Symphony: Grand Rapids Ballet Symphony of Movement
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
We are proud to kick off our 2024-25 season in October with Symphony of Movement, a dynamic first-ever collaboration between GRB and the Grand Rapids Symphony at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. Conducted by GRSO’s music director Marcelo Lehninger, the symphony shares the stage with the dancers, featuring three acclaimed works and one world-premiere.

Programming includes master choreographer Lar Lubovitch’s tender duet for two men, from his work Concerto 622, set to the adagio of W.A. Mozart’s famous clarinet concerto. Created during the AIDS crisis in 1985, the work reflects on the themes of friendship and support amidst challenging times. Aubade, choreographed by James Sofranko, is an emotionally charged pas de deux that loosely follows a story of the goddess Diana and a mortal man who enters her domain, set to a score by Francis Poulenc, featuring piano soloist Liz Ames. Ave Maria, also choreographed by James Sofranko, is a captivating duet accompanied by the ethereal music of Carlos Gomes, with the two dancers appearing to transcend reality, gracefully navigating a world suspended among the wind and clouds. The final work featured in the program is a World Premiere choreographed by Jennifer Archibald set to Edward Grieg’s Holberg Suite. As a leading voice in contemporary dance, Archibald’s work is seen around the world, and this will be her third original work for Grand Rapids Ballet.

Lansing Symphony Orchestra: Enigma Variations
2024-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Our 95th season begins with a journey through musical lineage and stylistic homage, featuring cellist Tommy Mesa. The concert opens with Gala Flagello’s “Bravado,” embodying dynamic energy, which paves the way to the classical grace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 “Paris”. This symphony’s Rococo style echoes in Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” performed by Mesa, where the cello dialogues with a theme reminiscent of the elegance Tchaikovsky admired in Mozart’s compositions. The program concludes with Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations,” where the thematic genesis becomes a canvas for Elgar’s rich, emotional landscapes, mirroring the evening’s exploration of known themes transformed into new, intricate musical narratives.

Grand Rapids Symphony: Opening Night
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-13 19:30 - 21:00 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
WAGNER Prelude to Act III from LohengrinBRUCKNER Symphony No.3

The Grand Rapids Symphony ignites your senses as we open our 95th season! Journey from the triumphant world of Wagner’s Lohengrin to the profound depths of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3, often referred to as his “Wagner Symphony.”
