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# The Music Center of South Central Michigan

Home of The Music Center of South Central Michigan

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- [Battle Creek Symphony](https://yourmusiccenter.org/battle-creek-symphony/) - Join us for the Battle Creek Symphony's 127th season! Subscriptions are available by calling 269-963-1911
- [From Our Hearts to Your Home](https://yourmusiccenter.org/hearts-to-home/) - The Battle Creek Symphony brings videos and past performances to you.
- [Plan Your Visit](https://yourmusiccenter.org/plan-visit/) - Know before you go! Everything you need to know for the perfect concert experience.
- [Symphony 1: Spooky Symphony](https://yourmusiccenter.org/spooky-symphony/) - Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Get ready for a spine-chilling season opener as we conjure up some of classical music’s scariest hits, including Danse Macabre, Night on Bald Mountain, and music from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Don’t miss Glenn Getty’s haunting theremin performance and our iconic costume parade!
- [Symphony 2: Candlelight Serenade](https://yourmusiccenter.org/candlelight-serenade/) - Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 pm Pennfield Performing Arts Center Step into an intimate evening of music by candlelight at the Pennfield Performing Arts Center. The evocative Concierto de Aranjuez takes center stage in this enchanting concert highlighting guitar and viola. Seating is limited—secure your tickets now for an experience like no other!
- [Symphony 3: Home for the Holidays](https://yourmusiccenter.org/home-for-the-holidays/) - Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Embrace the holiday spirit with a dazzling performance! Enjoy local vocalists, a 100-piece choir, the Shari Rarick Dancers, and special guest Brandon Fitzpatrick as they join the orchestra to deliver a heartwarming blend of holiday standards and classical compositions.
- [Symphony 4: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake](https://yourmusiccenter.org/tchaikovskys-swan-lake/) - Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Make Valentine’s Day truly magical with the Grand Rapids Ballet and Swan Lake. Let the lush, soaring music of Tchaikovsky transport you to another world as a prince and his swan princess navigate a moonlit odyssey of longing, forgiveness, and true love.
- [Symphony 4: Fire. Soul. Motown](https://yourmusiccenter.org/motown/) - Saturday, February 13th, 2027, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Get on your feet and groove as the Battle Creek Symphony delivers Motown classics full of heart, rhythm, and unforgettable energy. From soaring vocals to toe-tapping hits, this is a night where the audience joins the fun and the music sticks in your soul.
- [Symphony 5: Conductors of Change](https://yourmusiccenter.org/conductorsofchange/) - Saturday, April 17th, 2027, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium 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.
- [Symphony 3: A Christmas Carol](https://yourmusiccenter.org/christmascarol/) - Saturday, December 12th, 2026, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium The Battle Creek Symphony brings Scrooge’s story to life with Dan Nickerson. Enjoy holiday favorites, including Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, cheer on kids in the conducting contest, and sing along to familiar carols. A festive, musical celebration that fills the hall—and your heart—with warmth and holiday magic.
- [Symphony 2: Swinging Candlelight](https://yourmusiccenter.org/candlelight/) - Saturday, November 7th, 2026, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Candlelight sets the stage as swing fills the hall. Georgiy Borisov joins the Battle Creek Symphony for Benny Goodman’s Moonglow and Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, blending jazz energy with classical brilliance. Tap your toes, sway to the rhythms, and let the music carry you into a night of elegance and fun.
- [Symphony 1: Fantasia, Come Alive](https://yourmusiccenter.org/fantasia/) - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Dive into the world of Fantasia with the Battle Creek Symphony. From sweeping symphonic moments to playful bursts of color and sound, beloved animated classics spring to life in a live, immersive performance that’s thrilling, accessible, and meant to be felt as much as heard.
- [Schools](https://yourmusiccenter.org/schools/) - The Community Music School and IMPACT offer a variety of music education, from private music lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles. Registrations are open for the fall semester.
- [Symphony 5: American Dream](https://yourmusiccenter.org/american-dream/) - Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 pm WK Kellogg Auditorium Discover the moving history of America’s immigrants with Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Combining theater, multimedia, and music to share real immigrant stories, this is both a powerful celebration of resilience and a poignant reflection on what it means to be an American.
- [BCCC Harmonic Horizon May 17 2026](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-may-2026/) - Harmonic Horizon Songs of Joy, Hope, Loss, Peace, and Patriotism Battle Creek Community Chorus Sunday, May 17, 2026, 3:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 111 Capital Ave, Battle Creek Tickets: $10 adults & $5 students. Tickets can be purchased at the door day of the event. For more information, call us at 269-986-1911. The Battle Creek Community Chorus will present an afternoon filled with beautiful music that reaches deep into the human soul. The concert will conclude with a few selections to celebrate America's 250th Birthday.
- [BCCC A Winter's Embrace December 5](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-dec2025/) - Battle Creek Community Chorus Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek MI The Battle Creek Community Chorus & Sojourner Truth Choir will be warming hearts with carols from home at this wonderful holiday concert.
- [Costume Parade Information](https://yourmusiccenter.org/costume-parade-information/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Fantastic Beats (and where to find them) on Saturday, October 5th 2024.
- [Battle Creek Symphony 2024-2025](https://yourmusiccenter.org/battlecreeksymphony-copy/) - Join us for the Battle Creek Symphony's 126th season! Subscriptions are available by calling 269-963-1911
- [Dining in Battle Creek](https://yourmusiccenter.org/plan-visit-dining/) - Know before you go! Where to eat before and after the show and other things to do if you're making a trip to Battle Creek
- [Symphony 1: Fantastic Beats (and where to find them)](https://yourmusiccenter.org/fantastic-beats/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Fantastic Beats (and where to find them) on Saturday, October 5th 2024.
- [Symphony 2: American Veteran](https://yourmusiccenter.org/american-veteran/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents American Veteran on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
- [BCCC Merry Little Christmas December 20](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-dec2024/) - Christmas Tale LegendsBattle Creek Community ChorusSojourner Truth ChoirFriday, December 20, 2024, 7:30 pmFirst Presbyterian Church111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek MIDescription of Event: Immerse yourself in the joyful spirit of the holidays with our enchanting choral concert. Experience the beauty of live choral performances that celebrate the warmth, joy, and togetherness that define this special time of year.Tickets: $10 adults & $5 Students. Tickets can be purchased at the door day of the event.For more information, call us at 269-986-1911
- [Battle Creek Community Chorus | 2025-05-18](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-may-2025/) - Battle Creek Community Chorus Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek MI The BCCC Spring Concert is a celebration of the universal power of music to inspire happiness, spread positivity, and bring people together. This vibrant performance will showcase a carefully curated selection of pieces that evoke the joy of life itself— from soaring symphonic harmonies to the playful elegance of chamber music, and everything in between.
- [Battle Creek Symphony](https://yourmusiccenter.org/battlecreeksymphony/) - Join us for the Battle Creek Symphony's 126th season! Subscriptions are available by calling 269-963-1911
- [Symphony 5: Dynamic Duo](https://yourmusiccenter.org/dynamic-duo/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Dynamic Duos on Saturday, April 14, 2025 featuring Anderson and Roe on piano.
- [Symphony 4: Vivaldi by Candlelight](https://yourmusiccenter.org/vivaldi-by-candlelight/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Vivaldi by Candlelight on Saturday, February 22, 2025 featuring Carrie Krause on violin.
- [Symphony 3: Holiday Joy](https://yourmusiccenter.org/holiday-joy/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Holiday Joy on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
- [Battle Creek Community Chorus | Our Michigan Summer](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-may-2024/) - Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus for their next concert “Our Michigan Summer.” Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek.) Come join us to hear marvelous music from our marvelous home state including, I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo by Brazeale Dennard, My Girl by the Temptations, and local fight songs! We’d love to see you as we close out a fantastic choral season.
- [Symphony 1: A Musical Time Machine](https://yourmusiccenter.org/a-musical-time-machine/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents A Musical Time Machine on Saturday, September 30, 2023, featuring violinist Maya Anjali Buchanan.
- [Symphony 2: The Glory and the Grandeur](https://yourmusiccenter.org/the-glory-and-the-grandeur/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents The Glory and the Grandeur on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
- [Symphony 3: Holiday Magic](https://yourmusiccenter.org/holiday-magic/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Holiday Magic on Saturday, December 9, 2023 featuring Soprano Christiane Noll.
- [Symphony 4: Be My Valentine](https://yourmusiccenter.org/be-my-valentine/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Be My Valentine on Saturday, February 10, 2024 featuring the Grand Rapids Ballet.
- [Symphony 5: Celtic Crossroads](https://yourmusiccenter.org/celtic-crossroads/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents Celtic Crossroads on Saturday, April 20, 2024 featuring Cillian Vallely & Friends.
- [Tangents, Sidetracks, and Rabbit Holes](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-mar2024/) - Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus for their Tangents, Sidetracks, and Rabbit Holes concert - a program of great choral music featuring unrelated concepts woven together by a consistently changing thread. Saturday, March 2, 2024, 7:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek.) Join us for an entertaining evening of amazing choral music ranging from the Renaissance to the best of Broadway.
- [Schools Old](https://yourmusiccenter.org/schools-old/) - The Community Music School and IMPACT offer a variety of music education, from private music lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles. Registrations are open for the fall semester.
- [Choral Holiday Concert](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-dec2023/) - Please join the Battle Creek Community Chorus and the Sojourner Truth Choir for their Holiday Concert: Sunday, December 17, 2023, 3:00pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek(145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek). You’ll enjoy lovely Holiday classics from Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and O Holy Night to Christmas Cantata.
- [Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-feb2023/) - We are excited to bring you a FREE concert! Come hear the Battle Creek Community Chorus as they join forces with The Albion College Concert Choir and Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 18, 2023, for a Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms concert. Join us at the Goodrich Chapel in Albion (150 N. Ingham St. Albion MI 49224) at 7:30 pm for a wonderful program featuring Leonard Bernstein’s masterwork! Bernstein crafted this dramatic work using material sketched for inclusion in West Side Story.
- [Adventures in Music](https://yourmusiccenter.org/adventures-in-music/) - Meet the members of the Battle Creek Symphony!
- [Community Chorus: The Road Home](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-may2023/) - Songs celebrating home – the journey home, home built, found, and lost – are the theme of this concert. Join us for director Clayton Parr’s final concert after 11 years of leading the community chorus. Come hear the Battle Creek Community Chorus as they join forces with the Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, for The Road Home. Join us at First Congregational Church (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek MI) at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for Students and $10 for Adults. Tickets purchase at door on the day of the event.
- [Choruses](https://yourmusiccenter.org/choruses/) - Registrations are happening now for the Sojourner Truth Choir, Battle Creek Boychoir, Battle Creek Girls Chorus, and Battle Creek Community Chorus.
- [Symphony 4: The Magic of Cirque & Symphony](https://yourmusiccenter.org/the-magic-of-cirque-symphony/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony reaches new soaring heights as we present The Magic of Cirque & Symphony on Saturday, March 4, 2023
- [Symphony 5: A Gilmore Concert Bonus](https://yourmusiccenter.org/a-gilmore-concert-bonus/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents A Gilmore Concert Bonus on Saturday, May 6, 2023, featuring pianist Janice Carissa
- [Ian Morin, bassoon](https://yourmusiccenter.org/ian-morin-bassoon/) - Battle Creek Symphony substitute principal bassoon Ian Morin talks about his favorite instrument.
- [Anne Harrigan plays Irish Fiddle](https://yourmusiccenter.org/anne-fiddle/) - Battle Creek Symphony Music Director Anne Harrigan plays two Irish Reels with Brian Conway, Jeremy Kittel, and Cillian Vallely.
- [Peter and the Wolf Activity 2](https://yourmusiccenter.org/patw-2/) - Conducting pointers from the Maestra
- [Peter and the Wolf Activity 1 Instrument Families](https://yourmusiccenter.org/patw-1-instruments/) - Educational videos for Peter and the Wolf
- [Peter and the Wolf Activity 1 Games](https://yourmusiccenter.org/patw-1-games/) - Educational videos for Peter and the Wolf
- [Peter and the Wolf Activity 3](https://yourmusiccenter.org/patw-3/) - Educational videos for Peter and the Wolf
- [Peter and the Wolf Activity 4](https://yourmusiccenter.org/patw-4/) - Educational videos for Peter and the Wolf
- [Symphony 1: A European Landscape](https://yourmusiccenter.org/a-european-landscape/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents A European Landscape on Saturday, October 1, 2022, featuring cellist Amit Peled
- [Symphony 2: A Night at the Opera](https://yourmusiccenter.org/a-night-at-the-opera/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony presents A Night at the Opera on Saturday, November 5, 2022, featuring baritone Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard
- [Symphony 3: Big Band Christmas](https://yourmusiccenter.org/big-band-christmas/) - Your Battle Creek Symphony jazzes up the holidays on Saturday, December 10, 2022 with the concert, Big Band Christmas
- [BCSO 2022-2023 Season](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bcso-22-23-season/) - Join us for the Battle Creek Symphony's 124th season! Subscriptions are available by calling 269-963-1911
- [The Music Center Gala](https://yourmusiccenter.org/music-center-gala-2023/) - The Music Center Gala Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:30pm at Riverside Golf Club
- [Get to Know our Guest Artist](https://yourmusiccenter.org/carissa-blog/) - When 24-year-old Pianist Janice Carissa was younger, her instructors cautioned her not to “play faster than the music.” She took their advice to heart, as students do, but never really understood what they meant until recently. After studying music for almost two decades and learning countless pieces for performances and recitals around the world, she’s letting go and listening to her heart.
- [Get to Know our Guest Artists](https://yourmusiccenter.org/cirque-blog/) - Ron Oppenheimer defies gravity. With grace and precision, he deftly climbs and descends a pole, suspended from above. His body creates one abstract form after another in a passionate performance made only more powerful by the music that accompanies his every move. Oppenheimer is one of seven cirque – as in Cirque de Soleil – performers who will be joining the Battle Creek Symphony in a first-of-its-kind show that combines the music of the full orchestra with performance art. The Magic of Cirque and Symphony will debut Saturday at 7:30 on March 4 at the WK Kellogg Auditorium.
- [Battle Creek Community Chorus: Christmas Tale Legends](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-dec2022/) - The manger story is one of the most powerful ever told, and many other Christmas stories and legends have sprung up all over the world - from Good King Wenceslas to Santa on the Housetop. Come and celebrate the season by reliving some of those tales with the BCCC! Join us on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4:00 pm for this wonderful concert! Location: First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI. Tickets: $10 adults & $5 Students, tickets can be purchased at the door day of the event.
- [Hold On, America, Hold On! Community Forum and Reactions](https://yourmusiccenter.org/hold-on-reactions/) - Join us Monday, September 12 for a free community forum event focused on the musical response to social unrest and the Black experience that was performed last spring.
- [Garden Party August 14](https://yourmusiccenter.org/garden-party-2022/) - The Music Center is hosting its annual garden party fundraiser called “Afternoon Interlude” - call 269.963.1911, extension 2586 for tickets.
- [Music Speaks Through the Battle Creek Symphony](https://yourmusiccenter.org/music-speaks-bcso/) - 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.
- [Hold On, America, Hold On!](https://yourmusiccenter.org/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.
- [Music Center Blog](https://yourmusiccenter.org/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, we work to influence the lives of children and adults of all ages and talent levels.
- [Music and Mental Health](https://yourmusiccenter.org/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.
- [Symphony 4: The New World](https://yourmusiccenter.org/new-world/) - Battle Creek Symphony's presents Dvorak's New World Symphony and a special commission by composer James Lee III
- [Speakeasy: A Roaring '20s Revue](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-may2022/) - 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. Join us on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 7:30 pm for this wonderful concert! Location: Binda Theater on the campus of Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Tickets: $10 adults & $5 Students, tickets can be purchased at the door night of the event only.
- [Give Us Hope](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bcgc-sojo-may2022/) - The Battle Creek Girls Chorus and Sojourner Truth Choir present their FREE spring concert, Give Us Hope, on May 14, 2022.
- [Symphony 5: The Gilmore Concert](https://yourmusiccenter.org/gilmore/) - Battle Creek Symphony's presents the biennial Gilmore Concert May 7, 2022, featuring Pedja Muzijevic, piano
- [Symphony 1: New Beginnings](https://yourmusiccenter.org/new-beginnings-oct-2/) - Battle Creek Symphony's Opening Night Saturday, October 2 at WK Kellogg Auditorium featuring Kevin Cole, on Rhapsody in Blue
- [Symphony 3: Holiday Extravaganza](https://yourmusiccenter.org/holiday-extravaganza/) - Battle Creek Symphony's annual Holiday Pops concert Saturday, December 4 at WK Kellogg Auditorium featuring Diane Penning and Minor Element
- [Symphony 2: Guys and Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway](https://yourmusiccenter.org/guys-and-dolls/) - Battle Creek Symphony presents Guys and Dolls, Saturday, November 6 at WK Kellogg Auditorium
- [Chorus 1: A Year In Song](https://yourmusiccenter.org/chorus-1/) - The Battle Creek Community Chorus and Battle Creek Girls Chorus presents "A Year In Song", Sunday, October 24, 2021 at First Congregational Church
- [Christmas Choral Concert](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-christmas2021/) - 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!
- [We Rise Again Choral Concert](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bccc-feb2022/) - 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.
- [Free Programs](https://yourmusiccenter.org/free-programs/) - The Music Center offers several free programs for youth, including IMPACT, the Sojourner Truth Gospel Choir, the Battle Creek Boychoir, and the Battle Creek Girls Chorus.
- [Free Online Lessons](https://yourmusiccenter.org/free-online-lessons/) - Free Online Lessons please note: the free online program has ended. however, we are still offering online lessons and have partial funding available through financial aid and bcreative. Dear Parents and Students, We hope that all of you are safe and well during these challenging times. We know that many of you are missing
- [The Sorcerer's Apprentice](https://yourmusiccenter.org/sorcerers-apprentice/) - Battle Creek Symphony performs the Sorcerer's Apprentice
- [Live, from Battle Creek!](https://yourmusiccenter.org/live-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, we work to influence the lives of children and adults of all ages and talent levels.
- [Craig Suhusky, clarinet](https://yourmusiccenter.org/craig-suhusky-clarinet/) - Battle Creek Symphony principal clarinet Craig Suhusky talks about his favorite instrument.
- [Andrew Fritz, timpani](https://yourmusiccenter.org/andrew-fritz-timpani/) - Principal timpani Andrew Fritz talks about his favorite instrument.
- [Claire Langenberg, cello](https://yourmusiccenter.org/claire-langenberg-cello/) - Battle Creek Symphony principal cello Claire Langenberg talks about her favorite instrument.
- [Matthew Boothe, bass](https://yourmusiccenter.org/matthew-boothe-bass/) - Battle Creek Symphony principal bass Matthew Boothe talks about his favorite instrument.
- [Jiyun Yi, flute](https://yourmusiccenter.org/jiyun-yi-flute/) - Battle Creek Symphony principal flute Jiyun Yi talks about her favorite instrument.
- [Sofia Levchenko, violin](https://yourmusiccenter.org/sofia-levchenko-violin/) - Principal second violin Sofia Levchenko talks about her favorite instrument.
- [Adventures in Music 4 - Improvisation with Jordan Hamilton and Blvck Sheep](https://yourmusiccenter.org/blvck-4/) - Educational videos in collaboration with Blvck Sheep
- [Samvel Arakelyan, violin](https://yourmusiccenter.org/samvel-arakelyan/) - Samvel Arakelyan perform's Paganini's 24th Caprice
- [You Raise Me Up](https://yourmusiccenter.org/you-raise-me-up/) - Doug LaBrecque performs You Raise Me Up live with the Battle Creek Symphony
- [Austin Motley, trombone](https://yourmusiccenter.org/austin-motley-trombone/) - Battle Creek Symphony principal trombone Austin Motley talks about his favorite instrument.
- [Heather Hill, piccolo](https://yourmusiccenter.org/heather-hill-piccolo/) - Battle Creek Symphony piccolo player Heather Hill talks about her favorite instrument.
- [Jessica Lombardo, horn](https://yourmusiccenter.org/jessica-lombardo/) - Battle Creek Symphony principal horn Jessica Lombardo demonstrates her favorite instrument.
- [Adventures in Music 5 - Top Brass](https://yourmusiccenter.org/top-brass-school/) - Educational videos in collaboration with Blvck Sheep
- [Adventures in Music 1 - Sessions with Brandon Fitzpatrick](https://yourmusiccenter.org/blvck-1/) - Educational videos in collaboration with Blvck Sheep
- [Adventures in Music 2 - Sessions with Jordan Hamilton, cello](https://yourmusiccenter.org/blvck-2/) - Educational videos in collaboration with Blvck Sheep
- [Adventures in Music 3 - Sessions with The Allah](https://yourmusiccenter.org/blvck-3/) - Educational videos in collaboration with Blvck Sheep
- [So you want to be a conductor? Episode 1](https://yourmusiccenter.org/conducting-1/) - Conducting pointers from the Maestra
- [So you want to be a conductor? Episode 2](https://yourmusiccenter.org/conducting-2/) - Conducting pointers from the Maestra
- [So you want to be a conductor? Episode 3](https://yourmusiccenter.org/conducting-3/) - Conducting pointers from the Maestra
- [So you want to be a conductor? Episode 4](https://yourmusiccenter.org/conducting-4/) - Conducting pointers from the Maestra
- [I Got Rhythm](https://yourmusiccenter.org/i-got-rhythm/) - Logan Dolence performs I Got Rhythm live with the Battle Creek Symphony
- [Kander and Ebb Medley](https://yourmusiccenter.org/kander-ebb-medley/) - Doug LaBrecque performs a Kander and Ebb medley live with the Battle Creek Symphony
- [S'Wonderful](https://yourmusiccenter.org/swonderful/) - Doug LaBrecque performs S'Wonderful with the Battle Creek Symphony
- [Pines of the Villa Borghese](https://yourmusiccenter.org/pines-villa-borghese/) - Live performance of the Pines of the Villa Borghese by the Battle Creek Symphony
- [Hymn to the Fallen](https://yourmusiccenter.org/hymn-to-the-fallen/) - Battle Creek Symphony and area choirs perform Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan
- [Pines of the Catacombs](https://yourmusiccenter.org/pines-catacombs/) - Battle Creek Symphony and area choirs perform Pines of the Catacombs
- [Pines of the Janiculum](https://yourmusiccenter.org/pines-janiculum/) - Battle Creek Symphony and area choirs perform Pines of the Janiculum
- [Pines of the Appian Way](https://yourmusiccenter.org/pines-appian-way/) - Battle Creek Symphony and area choirs perform Pines of the Appian Way
- [My Fair Lady](https://yourmusiccenter.org/my-fair-lady/) - Battle Creek Symphony performs My Fair Lady live on November 9, 2019.
- [Equity Diversity and Inclusion](https://yourmusiccenter.org/edi/) - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is one of the five strategic pillars of The Music Center of South Central Michigan. We stand against racism and are committed to using music as a platform for change.
- [Memory from Cats](https://yourmusiccenter.org/memory/) - The Battle Creek Community Chorus performs live with the Battle Creek Symphony
- [Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter](https://yourmusiccenter.org/hedwigs-theme/) - Battle Creek Symphony performs Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- [Dry Your Tears, Afrika](https://yourmusiccenter.org/dry-your-tears-afrika/) - Battle Creek Symphony and area choirs perform Dry Your Tears Afrika

## Pages

- [Home](https://yourmusiccenter.org/) - The Music Center 2021 from Battle Creek Symphony Programs for the Young and Young at Heart From lessons and classes to choirs and symphony, there's something for everyone at The Music Center. Although we service many areas of South Central Michigan, our main office is located in Battle Creek on the campus of Kellogg Community
- [Events](https://yourmusiccenter.org/events/) - The Music Center has a variety of concerts and events to choose from, explore our options to find some that are perfect for you and your family.
- [Contact](https://yourmusiccenter.org/contact/) - Contact The Music Center. Also, map and directions for W. K. Kellogg Auditorium, and The Music Center's main location at Kellogg Community College.
- [Auditions](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/auditions/) - Check here for regularly announced openings for the Battle Creek Symphony.
- [Employment Opportunities](https://yourmusiccenter.org/about/employment-opportunities/) - Battle Creek Symphony Openings: No openings at this time. Community Music School Faculty Openings: Check Join the Faculty page for openings.
- [WP File download search](https://yourmusiccenter.org/wp-file-download-search/)
- [Board of Directors](https://yourmusiccenter.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Mission: Music enriches our quality of life. Providing music education and performances for enjoyment, creative expression, and growth.
- [Faculty](https://yourmusiccenter.org/faculty/) - Community Music School Faculty Call us at 269.963.1911
- [Support](https://yourmusiccenter.org/support/) - Donate: Support The Music Center! Help us to realize our vision of building community through music. We dare to dream of a better Battle Creek.
- [Orchestra Members](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/orchestra-members/) - Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra Members Woodwinds Brass Percussion Strings
- [Battle Creek Symphony](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/) - The Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra - Discover the great traditions and innovative programing of Michigan's Oldest Orchestra.
- [Anne Harrigan](https://yourmusiccenter.org/anneharrigan/) - Anne Harrigan Anne Harrigan, Music Director of the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra and Billings Symphony, has earned a reputation throughout the country for her innovative programming, commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement. Driven to deliver transformative musical experiences to her audience, she consistently brings passion and eloquence to the arts in Montana and Michigan.
- [Battle Creek Boychoir](https://yourmusiccenter.org/battle-creek-boychoir/) - Find our why generations of young men have joined the Battle Creek Boychoir. Instructions on how to join, and information on scholarships.
- [Battle Creek Community Chorus](https://yourmusiccenter.org/battle-creek-community-chorus/) - Battle Creek Community Chorus - sing for the joy of singing. Find out why Tuesday night is the best night of the week for vocalists, and contact us.
- [About](https://yourmusiccenter.org/about/) - The Music Center is a unique blending of performance and educational opportunities into one musical family, including choirs, classes, symphony performances
- [Music Speaks](https://yourmusiccenter.org/music-speaks/) - Music Center Programs include Choruses, Community Music School, and the Battle Creek Symphony. Join us and see how we are changing lives through music.
- [Sojourner Truth Choir](https://yourmusiccenter.org/sojourner-truth-choir/) - Sojourner Truth’s ideals of freedom, equality and faith live on in the joyful young voices of The Music Center’s Sojourner Truth Choir.
- [Education](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/education/) - The Community Music School offers a variety of music education, from private lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles.
- [Music Director Anne Harrigan](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/music-director-anne-harrigan/) - Music Director Anne Harrigan
- [History](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/history/) - Michigan’s oldest orchestra played its first concert on February 16, 1899. Learn all about our rich history from 1899 to today.
- [Music Center Staff](https://yourmusiccenter.org/about/mcstaff/) - Music Center STAFF Administration Music Directors
- [Tuition Assistance](https://yourmusiccenter.org/tuition-assistance/) - Private Lessons are offered in just about any instrument you can think of. Find the artist in you, and check our our many lesson offerings!
- [Join the Faculty](https://yourmusiccenter.org/join-the-faculty/) - Community Music School offers private instruction in most band and orchestra instruments, piano, voice, and guitar, as well as Music First classes.
- [Why Music](https://yourmusiccenter.org/why-music/) - Studies show that children with four years of music education can lead to more scholarships and a greater chance of graduating from high school and college.
- [IMPACT](https://yourmusiccenter.org/impact/) - IMPACT classes have included beginning drums, keyboard, guitar, Hip-hop, Sojourner Truth Choir, held after school, free of charge.
- [Copy of Home](https://yourmusiccenter.org/home-2-copy/) - Music Center Programs include Choruses, Community Music School, and the Battle Creek Symphony. Join us and see how we are changing lives through music.
- [Music Classes](https://yourmusiccenter.org/music-classes-2/)
- [Early Childhood Music](https://yourmusiccenter.org/early-childhood-music/) - Music First helps to develop your child’s mind and spirit in this enjoyable and social class of singing, chanting, moving, and playing.
- [Scholarship and Financial Aid](https://yourmusiccenter.org/scholarship-and-financial-aid/) - We believe everyone should have a chance to explore their musical interests regardless of financial circumstances, talent, or age.
- [Tuition Cost](https://yourmusiccenter.org/tuition-cost/) - One-on-one lessons and classes are very affordable and convenient payments plans are available. Plus, through our registration and payment portal, you can do it all online and save yourself time.
- [Music Classes](https://yourmusiccenter.org/music-classes/) - Music First helps to develop your child’s mind and spirit in this enjoyable and social class of singing, chanting, moving, and playing.
- [One-on-One Lessons](https://yourmusiccenter.org/private-lessons/) - One-on-One are offered in just about any instrument you can think of. Find the artist in you, and check our our many lesson offerings!
- [Battle Creek Boychoir and Battle Creek Girls Chorus](https://yourmusiccenter.org/battle-creek-boychoir-girls-chorus/) - Do you like to sing? Find out about the Battle Creek Boychoir and Battle Creek Girls Chorus and how to join! Financial aid and scholarships are available.
- [Youth Concert](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/education/youth-concert/) - The Battle Creek Symphony performs free concerts for students in Calhoun County and beyond each year.
- [BCreative Scholarship Program](https://yourmusiccenter.org/bcreative-scholarship-program/) - Private Lessons are offered in just about any instrument you can think of. Find the artist in you, and check our our many lesson offerings!
- [The Music Center Financial Aid Program](https://yourmusiccenter.org/music-center-financial-aid-program/) - Private Lessons are offered in just about any instrument you can think of. Find the artist in you, and check our our many lesson offerings!
- [Video page](https://yourmusiccenter.org/video/) - Dear Friends, I really enjoyed performing for you on November 9th of last year and collaborating with the Battle Creek Symphony, Battle Creek Community Chorus, and Western Michigan University Musical Theatre students. It was a wonderful community event and has brought me many happy memories. Here's a live recording from that performance - You Raise
- [Instructions for Zoom Lessons CMS](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/education/lesson-instructions-cms/) - The Community Music School offers a variety of music education, from private lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles.
- [Video Heather Hill](https://yourmusiccenter.org/video/video-heather-hill/) - Hi everyone, My name is Heather Hill! I play piccolo with the Battle Creek Symphony. Please enjoy this short video about my favorite instrument, the piccolo. We'll be having instrument demonstrations on all of the instruments in the orchestra, and we can't wait to perform for you again next season! Sincerely, Heather
- [Instructions for Zoom Lessons](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/education/lesson-instructions/) - The Community Music School offers a variety of music education, from private lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles.
- [Video Doug LaBrecque](https://yourmusiccenter.org/video/video-doug/) - Dear Friends, I really enjoyed performing for you on November 9th of last year and collaborating with the Battle Creek Symphony, Battle Creek Community Chorus, and Western Michigan University Musical Theatre students. It was a wonderful community event and has brought me many happy memories. Here's a live recording from that performance - You Raise
- [Video Sofia Levchenko](https://yourmusiccenter.org/video/video-sofia-levchenko/) - Hi everyone, My name is Sofia Levchenko! I am the new Principal Second Violin of the Battle Creek Symphony. I come from the country of Uzbekistan. Please enjoy this short video about my favorite instrument, the violin. We'll be having instrument demonstrations on all of the instruments in the orchestra, and we can't wait to
- [Instructions for Zoom Lessons - Teachers](https://yourmusiccenter.org/symphony/education/lesson-instructions-teachers/) - The Community Music School offers a variety of music education, from private lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles.
- [Privacy Policy](https://yourmusiccenter.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: yourmusiccenter.org. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from
- [Accessibility](https://yourmusiccenter.org/about/accessibility/) - The Music Center is committed to providing access and assistance to those with disabilities, and we work to overcome accessibility issues at all our venues.
- [Ars Voce](https://yourmusiccenter.org/ars-voce/) - Ars Voce (“the vocal art”) is an auditioned chamber ensemble of the Battle Creek Commuity Chorus performing a wide variety of repertoire, most a cappella.
- [Faculty Profiles](https://yourmusiccenter.org/faculty-profiles/)