Season 2024-25
Overview
Expect the Unexpected this season!
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Season 2024-25
Pop Up Concert Series 2024
Various Locations
Various Locations
Benton Harbor, MI, United States
Pop Up!’s are free, small outdoor concert events about 45-60 minutes in length, performed at various locations and times (see below for this year's schedule). Each concert features a small ensemble of up to 5 professional musicians.
Peter and the Wolf
Shadowland Ballroom at Silver Beach Center
Silver Beach Event Center
333 Broad Street, St. Joseph, United States
Bring your dancing shoes and jazz hands as the SMSO presents Ella & Gershwin on the Shore! A featured vocalist for the United States Coast Guard Band, Lisa Williamson's captivating voice combined with our Symphony's musical energy will inspire you to swing, dance, and sing along to these familiar favorites from this great American Song Book!
Dueling Pianos
Grand Upton Hall LMC Mendel Center
Grand Upton Hall at The Mendel Center
1100 Yore Ave., Benton Harbor
Have a night out that puts the FUN into FUNdraising! Combine two sharp-wit comedy musicians armed with two pianos on a stage, add in a room full of people: the result is an evening of fast, funny, unforgettable entertainment that supports symphonic music and music education for Southwest Michigan!
Beethoven and the Heavens
Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
The Mendel Center
1100 Yore Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, United States
Embark on a celestial journey as we weave cosmic works by Beethoven, Williams, and a world premiere piece inspired by NASA's Artemis initiative. Featured Guests: Quatuor Ellipsos; Chorllennium of Southwest Michigan
Merry & Bright
Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
The Mendel Center
1100 Yore Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, United States
Join the revelry with this festive family-favorite! Featuring the harmonious talents of the SMSO and local performing arts groups for a heartwarming showcase of our vibrant and talented community.
Bach and Assad
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
2001 Niles Avenue, St. Joseph, MI, United States
Fall in love with the surreal and sublime when musical innovation meets enduring classical elegance! Featured guests: Mary Bowden (trumpet); Chorllennium of Southwest Michigan
Symphony: Unexpected
Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre
The Mendel Center
1100 Yore Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, United States
Immerse yourself in the unexpected as we seamlessly blend music and visuals in this innovative concert! Featuring a side-by-side performance with our Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra.