Symphony 1: A Musical Time Machine

Symphony 1: A Musical Time Machine
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium
Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin
Ribbon Town Singers
Tribal Citizens from local Potawatomi Nations

The first flight of an airplane, two World Wars, the Great Depression, the first moon landing, and the Covid-19 Pandemic. Within the last 125 years, the people of the United States have experienced epic historical events and the Battle Creek Symphony has been there for it all. To celebrate our 125th anniversary, we'll highlight the most memorable songs and musical pieces of the last 125 years.

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Fun Facts about the Concert

This program will be designed from the over 150 recommendations by you, our audience.
We are collaborating with Historical Society of Battle Creek to curate over 300 images for a special visual presentation and lobby display.
There's still time to lobby for your favorite iconic moment in Battle Creek History or your favorite music - post on the Music Center's Facebook Page,

What are Ticket Prices?

Tickets start at $11 and go up to $48 based on the seat location. The least expensive seats are at the back of the balcony and the front closest to the stage.

Here are some other helpful tips you should know as well:

1. The best deal comes when you don’t wait until the very last minute to order tickets. We never offer last minute discounts because we don’t want to undercut patrons who already purchased their seats. Whenever you see a concert you’d like to attend, you get the best seats by not waiting.

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3. If you’re a student on a budget, be sure to bring your student ID for great discounts.

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When Do I Clap?

Whenever you want! Seriously, the tradition of clapping only at the end of pieces was only for a short time in the history of music. Typically, people like to clap after a great solo in a jazz tune, an impressive dance move, or after a great movement (section) in a symphony. If you really like a piece, clap at the end of the movement and yell "encore" if you want to hear more. (we love playing encores!)

What Do I Wear?

More than anything, we want you to have fun and express your own style when you come to the Battle Creek Symphony, so dress in a way that works for you. Some people love dressing up and going out—if that’s you, do it and you won’t be the only one, we promise. If you prefer to be more casual, then you probably won’t be the only one dressed casually, either. In short, you do you, and we’re just glad you’re joining us.

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Meet the Artist

Indian-American violinist Maya Anjali Buchanan is a top medalist of the Washington, Stulberg, Stradivarius and Johansen International Competitions. She has performed in Europe, China and with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as the winner of the 2017 CSO Young Artist Competition. Festival debuts include the Harpa International Music Festival, Peninsula Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival as the recipient of the 2019 Dorothy DeLay Fellowship Award. An alumna of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, Maya currently studies at the Curtis Institute of Music with Ida Kavafian. She plays on a violin generously loaned by the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

Ribbon Town Singers
Tribal Citizens from Local Potawatomi Nations

Tribal Citizens from local Potawatomi Nations will present traditional powwow music and dance styles. Ribbon Town is a local drum group form Dowagiac, Michigan who sing northern style powwow music. Dancers will wear northern traditional regalia and dance in that same style.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sponsored By Summit Bay Private Wealth Advisors Daniel Graham

Sponsored By the Guido A and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation

Sponsored By The Battle Creek Community Foundation

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Phone: 269.963.1911

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE (COVID-19)

The Music Center is currently open and resuming all activities. We take the safety of our students and staff very seriously and follow the CDC and State of Michigan safety guidelines. While we understand some may wish to adhere to their own interpretation of protocols, you will be required you to comply with safety postings in our building in order to participate in our classes and lessons.