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Water Reflections

Scott Speck conductor From rushing rivers and sparkling fountains to radiant shores and rolling waves, this program brings water to life: a reflection of harmonies flowing from serene calm to breathtaking […]

Celtic Spirit with fiddler Eileen Ivers

Fiddler Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. Ivers, the music star of Riverdance and nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, joins your WMS for an unforgettable journey through Celtic […]

Wild Wild WMS

This unmistakably American program gallops from sweeping western movie themes to vivid orchestral storytelling, capturing the energy drama, and bold spirit of the Wild West. Scott Speck conductor Chloe Robbins bassoon Bernstein Theme […]

Beethoven & Blue Jeans

Immerse yourself in the heroic brilliance and drama of Beethoven. From soaring triumph to introspective moments, this program captures the range, contrast, and enduring intensity of one of classical music’s […]

Home for the Holidays

Join Scott Speck and your WMS for this beloved annual holiday celebration. Imagine the Frauenthal decked with holiday cheer, a full orchestra, a stunning tenor and two youth choruses. Add […]

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

World-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman delivers an evening of powerful, expressive music-making. From fiery, driving passages to tender, lyrical lines, this performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto showcases masterful technique and compelling […]

Music of The Beach Boys with Endless Summer

Catch the sun-soaked sounds of Endless Summer as they join your WMS for full orchestral arrangements of timeless hits like “Good Vibrations,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” […]

WMS Side-by-Side – FREE Concert!

Star Wars – Sousa Marches – Bizet’s Carmen & more! West Michigan Symphony is thrilled to present the second annual Side-by-Side concert – as a thank you to our community […]

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Elvis Costello brings his acclaimed “Radio Soul!: The Songs of Elvis Costello From The Early Days to the Late Hours” tour to the Frauenthal Center on September 18. Joined by […]

Who Knew? Celebrating the Artists Within

West Michigan Concert WINDS and Shoreline Community Orchestra The West Michigan Concert WINDS, in collaboration with the Shoreline Community Orchestra, come together to showcase the incredible artists within their own […]