Anne Harrigan, Author at The Music Center of South Central Michigan

Speakeasy: A Roaring ’20s Revue

Battle Creek Community Chorus
May 20, 2022, 7:30 pm
Binda Theater, Kellogg Community College campus
450 North Avenue, Battle Creek

Sssshhhh! It’s a secret! Get your exclusive access to the “speakeasy” as the Battle Creek Community Chorus celebrates the return of the “Roaring ‘20s” – the 1920s, that is – with a cabaret that features many of the popular songs of that decade, with a Dixieland combo and theatrical trappings to please the eye and ear.

Hold On, America, Hold On!

The music community illuminates issues facing African Americans today and explores Black history. On the morning after the murder of George Floyd, Anne Harrigan, the artistic director of the Music Center and conductor of the Battle Creek Symphony, decided to go out for a coffee in her Grand Rapids neighborhood only to find one of her favorite coffee shops boarded up. She knew protests were sweeping across the city, but the stark reality of those wooden windows stunned her.

We Rise Again Choral Concert

We Rise Again
Choral Concert
Battle Creek Community Chorus
Albion College Concert Choir and Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 7:30 pm
Goodrich Chapel, Albion College, 105 N. Ingham, Albion

The Battle Creek Community Chorus joins the Albion College Concert Choir and Symphony Orchestra for a FREE concert, “We Rise Again,” on Saturday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. The choirs and orchestra will join forces for works of Mozart, and the choirs will combine for the ethereal “Stars” of Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds.

Christmas Choral Concert

December 18, 2021, 3:00 pm
First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek

Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus, Battle Creek Girls Chorus, and Sojourner Truth Choir as they present an evening of music to celebrate this special time of year!

Music Speaks Through the Battle Creek Symphony

In operation since 1899, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra (BCSO) represents the longest continuously performing orchestra in Michigan. With deep roots in Battle Creek and the surrounding area for the past 123 years, the BCSO has some of the highest quality symphonic traditions to be found.

Let’s take a look at the history of the BCSO, how it coped with the challenges of the past year, and what lies ahead for the 2021-2022 season.

Music and Mental Health

Music has the power to soothe, excite, calm and comfort us. Whether tied to a tender moment, the joy of playing an instrument, or the excitement of a concert—music often goes hand-in-hand with some of our most impactful memories. A group bonding experience or individually meditative moment spent with music can act as a bridge to better wellbeing, both physically and mentally.

Music Center Blog

Ever since the formation of The Music Center in 2000, we’ve been passionate about building community through music. The Music Center is a unique combination of music arts and programs created to enhance the lives of children and adults of all ages and talent levels. Although the past year and a half has been full of challenges, our mission remains the same. If anything, we’ve learned more about the incredible power of music to unite a community through unprecedented times.