The Grand Rapids Symphony and conductor John Varineau return to the Dogwood Center on Wednesday, April 1 for a sure to be incredible performance! Join us and you will experience a world-class orchestra performing for you live at the Dogwood! And, as a special feature…one of the musical selections will include the artwork of Newaygo County youth as a beautiful and inspiring background! A wonderful evening with a wonderful orchestra!
The evening’s program will include Mendelssohn’s Overture to Midsummer Nights Dream, Goldmarks’ Springtime Overture, selected movements by Massanet featuring the artwork of Newaygo County youth, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9.
The Grammy-nominated Grand Rapids Symphony was officially organized in 1930 and is recognized as one of America’s leading regional orchestras. Led by Music Director David Lockington and Associate Conductor John Varineau, the orchestra presents ten concert series with performances designed to capture the imagination of young children and adults alike, featuring a wide range of music and performance styles. The Grand Rapids Symphony presents more than 400 performances each year, touching the lives of some 170,000. Nearly half of those who benefit are students, senior citizens and people with disabilities reached through extensive education and community service programs. Their mission is “to share great music that moves the human soul”…..and that is what they will be doing right here in Newaygo County!
The evening includes Newaygo County youth artwork as the background for one of the musical selections. Program sponsors for the performance are Fremont Area Community Foundation and Nestle Nutrition/Gerber Products.
Tickets are on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets! $17.50 Adults, $5.00 Children 18 and Under. Main Stage. Reserved Seating. 7:30 p.m.
Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For information, phone 231.924.8885.
NCCA-Artsplace hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For information, phone 231.924.4022.