Symphony 1: Fantastic Beats (and where to find them)

Symphony 1: Fantastic Beats (and where to find them)

Symphony 1: Fantastic Beats (and where to find them)
Saturday, October 5, 7:30 pm
WK Kellogg Auditorium
Jordan Hamilton, cello

Let your imagination take flight during Fantastic Beats, a concert inspired by music from symphonic fantasy, television, movies, and video games. The audience will recognize compositions from Lord of the Rings, How to Train Your Dragon, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Legend of Zelda, and more. This high-energy performance artfully illustrates the longstanding connection between the fantasy genre and classical music. Cosplay is encouraged for this performance so long as costumes allow everyone to enjoy the concert, and a costume contest will be held during intermission. The immersive concert will have you enjoying your favorite fantasy stories in a whole new way.

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Fun Facts about the Concert

The concept of Symphonic Fantasy goes way back to the 1800's. We'll be presenting some of the iconic titles that started off the rage.
Dress up if you want! There will be costume parade, contest, and prizes for the winners.
There's still time to lobby for your favorite fantasy piece - post on the Music Center's Facebook Page,

What are Ticket Prices?

Tickets start at $17 for adults and $8 for students and go up to $56 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 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!)

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.

For this concert, if you are so inspired, we will be having a costume parade and contest. Come as your favorite character if you like!

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Meet the Artist

Cellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influenced, rhythmically layered, melodically robust. Avant garde, folk-soul music, a key to navigate space, time, and change, gracefully, for those who use it. Driven by diversity, drawn to the cello’s tone, cosmic strings calling souls home. “Plucking, sawing, pounding and caressing the cello to extract sometimes other-worldly sounds; melding live looping with classical music interludes, hip hop, and jazz.” (John Sinkevics, Local Spins.) Shared truth, delivered and triggered by melodies, experienced as one, emanating from a deep, russet realm. Genres groomed together to represent and inquire the soul. A different kind of symphony, hopeful enough to grow our empathy, “part political activism, part hopefulness, part performance art, part soundscapes, and all entirely mesmerizing.” (John Sinkevics, Local Spins) Emotional energy crafted from integrity, immaterial and immortal, experienced at the speed of sound, with a bit of bounce, groove by the ounce, and all the jump you’ll need to move.

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.