Symphony 5: Conductors of Change

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

Battle Creek Symphony
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium

Kasey Shao, piano
Battle Creek Community Chorus
Pennfield High School Choirs

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.

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Fun Facts about the Concert

In the Ravel Piano Concerto in G, Ravel plays a trick on the audience! The orchestra all finishes the piece by playing a G, while the piano play a very low A. The pitch is so low on the piano that you can hardly tell a difference in pitch while playing with the orchestra.
Ravel once stated that the second movement was so incredibly hard to write that it, "nearly killed" him.
Beethoven was so enthusiastic during the premiere of his 7th Symphony that, while he was conducting, he would frequently jump in the air out of excitement.

What are Ticket Prices?

Tickets start at $12 for adults and $6 for students and go up to $51 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.

2. A great way to save is to buy a subscription. New subscribers can save up to 66$. You can subscribe to all 5 concerts or pick your favorite 3 for up to $66 off. Contact us at 269-963-1911 ext 2586 and we'd be more than happy to find a deal for you.

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

4. Bring the family! Get one free child subscription with each adult subscription purchased.

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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!)

P.S. For everything you want to know to have a great concert experience, visit our new "Know Before You Go" page here:

Know Before You Go (yourmusiccenter.org)

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.

P.S. For everything you want to know to have a great concert experience, visit our new "Know Before You Go" page here:

Know Before You Go (yourmusiccenter.org)

Where Do I Park?

This is my first time! What else should I know?

Kasey Shao, piano

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Check out our new pages with lots of information about what you need to know to have a great concert experience, including information on where to dine/drink before and after the show!

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