Posts by Anne Harrigan
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.
Read MoreMusic 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.
Read MoreChorus 1: A Year In Song
Battle Creek Community Chorus
Battle Creek Girls Chorus
Sunday, October 24, 3 pm
First Congregational church
Craig Suhusky, clarinet
Battle Creek Symphony principal flute Jiyun Yi talks about her favorite instrument.
Read MoreAndrew Fritz, timpani
Principal second violin Sofia Levchenko talks about her favorite instrument.
Read MoreClaire Langenberg, cello
Battle Creek Symphony principal flute Jiyun Yi talks about her favorite instrument.
Read MoreMatthew Boothe, bass
Battle Creek Symphony principal flute Jiyun Yi talks about her favorite instrument.
Read MoreBCSO 2022-2023 Season
Join us for the Battle Creek Symphony’s 124th season. Subscribe now for the best seats in the house! Battle Creek Symphony tickets are affordable, and easy to purchase. Our opening concert is Saturday, October 1, with guest artist Amit Peled and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Read MoreLive, from Battle Creek!
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.
Read MoreSymphony 5: The Gilmore Concert
May 7, 2022, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium
Pedja Muzijevic, piano
The Gilmore is back! We are thrilled to present internationally acclaimed pianist, Pedja Muzijevic, performing Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto. The brilliance of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances caps off the season.
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