Whether it’s performances, special music programs, or student recitals, there’s always something going on at Crescendo Academy of Music. Our calendar stays up to date with all the latest events that we are involved in, so, if you’re looking for an opportunity to see a performance or recital, check back frequently to see what upcoming events we have planned. If you have questions about any event and would like to learn more, reach out to us here.
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum welcomes back the Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra for their annual holiday performance with two sets at 6:00 and 7:15 pm.
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso. This concert is free; donations are welcome.
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum welcomes back the Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra for their annual holiday performance with two sets at 6:00 and 7:15 pm.
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso. This concert is free; donations are welcome.
Sunday, December 10th 3:00 pm Dalton Theater Kalamazoo College Fine Arts Building
The program includes:
High Speed Rail by Elaine Fine, An Irish Idyll arr. by Peter Dodd, Pavane pour un Infante De’funte by Ravel, Symphony No. 1 by William Boyce. Also some holiday tunes!
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra will be joined by the Michigan Mandolin Orchestra for a special performance:
Friday, December 15 7:00 pm Lucky Wolf Theater 404 E. Michigan Ave Paw Paw
The combined groups will perform the epic first movement of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Leroy Anderson’s masterfully orchestrated medley, A Christmas Festival. The orchestra will also delve into Christmas favorites that swing and sing-a-along as well as selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Mendelssohn’s Christmas Pieces (opus 72). Finally, the concert will feature music director Brian Oberlin and Sallie Bacon playing Christmas duets.
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso.
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra joins the Michigan Mandolin Orchestra for a special performance:
Saturday, December 16 7:00 pm Ludington Area Center for the Arts 107 S Harrison Street Ludington, MI
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso. This concert is free; donations are welcome.
