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Symphony 5: Conductors of Change

Young girl in a black beaded dress concentrates at a piano, her right hand raised mid-performance.

Saturday, April 17th, 2027, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium

Teachers. Mentors. Heroes. The Battle Creek Symphony honors educators with over 100 photos celebrating those who shape our world. Enjoy Ravel’s G Major Piano Concerto, Gershwin’s Someone to Watch Over Me, Lennon’s Beautiful Boy, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. A musical thank-you you’ll feel in your bones.

Symphony 4: Fire. Soul. Motown

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Saturday, February 13th, 2027, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium

Get on your feet and groove as the Battle Creek Symphony delivers Motown classics full of heart, rhythm, and unforgettable energy. From soaring vocals to toe-tapping hits, this is a night where the audience joins the fun and the music sticks in your soul.

Symphony 3: A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 12th, 2026, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium

The Battle Creek Symphony brings Scrooge’s story to life with Dan Nickerson. Enjoy holiday favorites, including Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, cheer on kids in the conducting contest, and sing along to familiar carols. A festive, musical celebration that fills the hall—and your heart—with warmth and holiday magic.

Symphony 2: Swinging Candlelight

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Saturday, November 7th, 2026, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium

Candlelight sets the stage as swing fills the hall. Georgiy Borisov joins the Battle Creek Symphony for Benny Goodman’s Moonglow and Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, blending jazz energy with classical brilliance. Tap your toes, sway to the rhythms, and let the music carry you into a night of elegance and fun.

Symphony 1: Fantasia, Come Alive

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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium

Dive into the world of Fantasia with the Battle Creek Symphony. From sweeping symphonic moments to playful bursts of color and sound, beloved animated classics spring to life in a live, immersive performance that’s thrilling, accessible, and meant to be felt as much as heard.