Kick off fall with the Grand Rapids Symphony
The Grand Rapids Symphony is kicking off its Classical Music Series and Grand Rapids Pops.
Grand Rapids Symphony
A short documentary featuring various places in the city of Grand Rapids, MI.
Grand Rapids Symphony Backstage Pass
Go behind the scenes of the Grand Rapids Symphony's 2012 opening weekend Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Concert series. The segment was recorded on Friday, September 21st 2012. This feature was produced by students in the School of Digital Media's Television and Digital Media Production Program at Ferris State University.
Belt out your favorite Broadway tunes with the Grand Rapids Symphony
This weekend the Grand Rapids Symphony is putting on a show filled with the biggest songs from Broadway.
Top 15 things to do in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Here are top 15 things to do in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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3. John Ball Zoo -
4. Blandford Nature Center -
5. Grand Rapids Public Museum -
6. Art Prize -
7. Grand Rapids Symphony -
8. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park -
9. Fulton Street Farmers Market -
10. Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve -
11. Great Lakes Pub Cruiser -
12. Brewery Vivant -
13. Grand Rapids Children’s Museum -
14. Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts -
15. Thornapple Pointe Golf Club -
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“Rhythm of Dance” with the GR Symphony
The Grand Rapids Symphony is always attracting world class talent and this weekend is no exception as they present Rhythm of the Dance with special Guest Pablo Sainz Villegas.
Celebrate 85 years of the Grand Rapids Symphony
The Grand Rapids Symphony is kicking off its 85th season with a fun contest and a farewell to conductor David Lockington.
Symphony Scorecard Impact
The Symphony Scorecard program allows both those in the active, reserve and guard military, as well those receiving state aid from the state of Michigan to receive up to 4 FREE tickets to many GRS concerts. Since its beginning, the Symphony Scorecard program has impacted thousands of West Michigan community members and allowed them to take part in Grand Rapids Symphony performances.
To learn more about the Symphony Scorecard, please visit our website at
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Save big on GR Symphony tickets
If you're a fan of the Grand Rapids Symphony, listen up…you've got a chance to save big on some tickets. Today we have the new Vice President and General Manager of the Grand Rapids Symphony, Aaron Doty in studio with us.
Grand Rapids Symphony Choir - Agnus Dei
Grand Rapids Symphony Choir - Agnus Dei
St. Andrews Cathedral, Grand Rapids, MI
March 2, 2013
Arts - Grand Rapids Symphony MusicNOW
Learn about the Grand Rapids Symphony's MusicNOW series.
Students in the School of Digital Media's Television and Digital Media Production program at Ferris State University produced this feature.
Grand Rapids Symphony Picnic Pops returns for 25th year: What to expect in 2019
A summertime favorite among Grand Rapids Symphony fans is back with its original soloist. (July 10, 2019)
Trans Siberian orchestra Grand Rapids Michigan 2017
Part 8
Grand Rapids Symphony's 2009 2010 Season
Sneak Peek For Next Our 80th Season
Symphony Scorecard - Native American Impact
The Anishinaabe were the first to call West Michigan home.
The Grand Rapids Symphony salutes the descendants of the original Odawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa people who continue to play an important role in the community that we serve through programs such as Symphony Scorecard, which provides free tickets to people who otherwise would not be able to attend concerts.
Symphony Scorecard offers new opportunities to Native Americans while removing the financial burden that may keep some from experiencing concert music, according to Angelo Franchi, Native American Outreach Specialist for the Kent County Department of Human Services.
Learn more about the Grand Rapids Symphony Scorecard by clicking here:
Arts: Grand Rapids Symphony 2013-2014 Season
The Grand Rapids Symphony's David Lockington and John Varineau introduce the 2013-2014 performance schedule.
America Belongs to Us by Jenni Brandon
America Belongs to Us for SATB choir and Flute Orchestra
Music by Jenni Brandon
Poem by Oliver Mayer
Performed by the Congressional Chorus of Washington, DC and the Columbia Flute Orchestra.
Conducted by Jenni Brandon on Sunday, November 24th, 2019 on the concert Nevertheless She Persisted
To purchase scores, visit jennibrandon.com
America Belongs to Us explores the idea of the immigrant – coming from another country and growing roots in America, the land of opportunity for all. Leaving behind all that they know, they move to an unfamiliar country, often leaving family, friends behind, to hopefully make a better life for themselves and for the generations to come.
This work was commissioned by Holland Chorale, Ars Voce, and the West Michigan Flute Orchestra to celebrate the diverse Latino culture in West Michigan and within their performing communities. Through the unique colors of the flute orchestra and choir I wanted to tell this story of an immigrant bringing their culture and heritage to America, and in using two choirs I was able to show the voice of the immigrant becoming part of the fabric of this country. I commissioned Oliver Mayer, a Mexican-American playwright and a professor of Dramatic Playwriting at the University of Southern California to craft a text to tell of the Latino spirit in not only West Michigan, but across the United States. At times the (optional) smaller choir sings in Spanish – representing the voice of the immigrant, and in a style of call and response, the larger choir answers in English. Toward the end of the work the lines “Do not forget our history, do not forget our mystery” in English are now sung by the (optional) small choir, while the large choir takes on singing the Spanish version of this line. This signifies that we become a community of many backgrounds and ethnicities, but that together we are all Americans.
This work was a joint commission by the Holland Chorale under the direction of Meredith Bowen, Ars Voce under the direction of Mark Wells, and the West Michigan Flute Orchestra under the direction of Julie Sooy. It was premiered by these ensembles on October 16, 2015 in Battle Creek, Michigan, and subsequent performances on Saturday October 17 in Holland, Michigan, and on Sunday, October 18 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
America Belongs to Us
By Oliver Mayer
America belongs to us
Every day we make it ours
Sweat and skin (Sudor y piel)
The tax we pay
Midnight tears (Lágrimas)
The mortgage due
We form a human bridge
(un puente humano)
across the scar that separates us
(a traves de la cicatriz)
Each time (Cada vez) we cross the Wall
Comes down (un poco más) a little more
Each year (Cada año) our roots extend
A little more on either side (un poco más)
Wherever we were born (Donde nacimos)
Wherever we have been (Donde vivimos)
Leaving love behind
We find new love
Leaving roots behind
We grow new shoots
Our family tree grows down
And up (arriba y abajo), un-bordered, free
Until, no longer foreigners,
We call home here
No longer immigrants
We make this ours
Do not forget our history
(no debemos olvidar nuestra historia)
Do not forget our mystery
(no debemos olvidar nuestro misterio)
America is more than walls
America is more than scars
America’s a living thing
America belongs to all of us
Poem Copyright 2014 Oliver Mayer
Grand Rapids Ballet
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Some Stairs goes to Grand Rapids: Part 1
An exciting behind the scenes look at one of west Michigan's most beloved bands as they journey from Holland to Grand Rapids for the day...
East Grand Rapids High School Orchestra
Kashmir, Led by Conductor Mary Hillyard, whose time and energy in making this happen is invaluable and always appreciated.