Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Music education is vital! Here’s why:

🎓 Improves academic performance in subjects like math and reading.
🤝 Builds teamwork and social skills through playing in an orchestra.
🎨 Encourages creativity and critical thinking.
💆‍♂️ Enhances mental health by reducing stress and boosting self-esteem.

If you are interested in supporting our youth musicians, visit the SBSO website, or send us a message. Your support is appreciated, and makes a huge difference in the lives of many.

Discover the story behind our title piece, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, as we prepare for an unforgettable performance on September 21. Learn more on our blog today!

https://saginawbayorchestra.com/how-beethovens-symphony-no-1-shaped-the-future-of-classical-music/

Our season premiere is just around the corner! Secure your seats now for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 on September 21. This is a night you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit our website for more information.

Step into The Temple Theatre, one of our exquisite venues this season. Its grandeur and history add an extra layer of magic to our performances. Experience it yourself by attending our concerts there. Tickets are available at saginawbayorchestra.com.

Calling all young musicians!

🎶 Auditions for the Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra’s Fall Session are just around the corner. If you're an advanced middle or high school musician looking for a rewarding educational experience, this is your chance to shine. Register now and be part of something special this season. Reach out to RuthAnn O. at [email protected] or visit our website.

Ever wondered what a conductor does during a performance? The conductor is the orchestra's leader, guiding musicians through the score and ensuring that every instrument comes together in perfect harmony. Maestro Fouad Fakhouri not only sets the tempo but also interprets the music, bringing out the emotional depth and nuances of each piece. His passion and expertise are a part of what makes our performances truly unforgettable.

Playing an instrument does more than just make music—it strengthens your brain! 🧠 Research shows that young musicians develop enhanced cognitive abilities, including better memory and problem-solving skills.

Did you know that the Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra is the only community youth orchestra in the Great Lakes Bay Region? We welcome advanced middle and high school-aged string players, as well as high school wind, brass, and percussion players from across the region. Auditions are open to enthusiastic and dedicated young musicians—join us and take your musical journey to the next level!

We're taking a moment to reflect on last season’s highlights as we gear up for another spectacular lineup. Remember the moments that moved us and prepare to create new memories. Season tickets are on sale now!

Season tickets for our 89th season are available now! This season features two distinct series: The Temple Theatre Series, and the Saginaw Valley State University Series. Each series promises memorable performances that showcase the incredible talent of our musicians and esteemed conductor, Maestro Fouad Fakhouri. Secure your seats today and join us for an unforgettable season of orchestral music.

For more information, visit our website: saginawbayorchestra.com

We can't think of a more perfect way to spend July than by playing music with our incredible community. Our next concert season doesn't start until September 21st, but the music never stops!

Thank you to Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival and all who came out to see our quintet of SBSO musicians Sonia Lee, Debra Terry, Janine Bradbury, Wendy Stuart, and Gregg Emerson Powell.

Additional thanks to Symphony Tri-Cities for inviting us to play for your residents, and to all of your residents who came to hear our trio of SBSO musicians Kennen White, Phelan Young, and Gary June.

We'd also like to extend our gratitude to Dynamic Corvettes for allowing us to rehearse in their beautiful air conditioned showroom.

We proudly announce that our Executive Director, Cameron Massey, has been accepted into a cohort of international arts and music professionals selected to participate in this year's League of American Orchestras Essentials of Orchestra Management course at The Juilliard School in New York City. Congratulations, Cameron!

2024 Essentials of Orchestra Management - americanorchestras.org Essentials of Orchestra Management, will take place at Juilliard on the Lincoln Center Campus July 24 – August 2, 2024. Applications are now open.

I’d say we found a pretty incredible rehearsal spot for tonight’s pop up at Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival at 7pm!
Thanks Dynamic Corvettes!

Don’t miss our pop-up performance at the Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival! Join us before the showing of Somewhere in Time (1980) for an evening of music and film under the stars. We can’t wait to see you there! We'll be performing promptly at 7pm on Sunday, July 14th at the corner of Ames & Hamilton.

Save the date! In just 7 days, we will be announcing our 89th season. We can’t wait to show you what is coming next!

Join us for our annual meeting and 89th season reveal on June 24th at the Andersen Enrichment Center & Memorial Rose Garden!

Please join us for two free public performances at Andersen Enrichment Center & Memorial Rose Garden's Art & Garden Festival on June 12!

We will have two of our professional orchestra musicians, violinist Florina Petrescu and cellist Timothy Nicolia, playing two 30-minute sets of music at 10:30 AM and then again at 1:30 PM.

Arrival of the Cup presented by LiUNA! Local 1098 to kick-start 2024 Memorial Cup festivities tomorrow in Saginaw | Canadian Hockey League Tomorrow at 4 p.m. ET, the Arrival of the Cup presented by LiUNA! Local 1098 will kick-start the 2024 Memorial Cup's 11-day run in Saginaw.

Catch us tomorrow at 5PM at Jolt Credit Union Park across the street from Dow Event Center as we perform the national anthems with Todd Michael Hall for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Canadian Hockey League Memorial Cup presented by Dow

SBSO’s Inspiring Gamble Brings Past and Future Together in Concert Event - Saginaw Art Museum Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra performs Star Trek at live at the Temple Theatre April 27, 2024 Spock: “A gamble?” Spock Prime: “An act of faith. One I hope that you will repeat in your future in Starfleet.” In a fashionably…

Thank you all for an incredible evening, and a wonderful season. We have so much appreciation for the massive support we had last night for Star Trek: Live In Concert, and we can't convey in words how much your support means to us.
Last night's concert was groundbreaking for us and our city in a lot of ways, but this wasn't something we did alone. Without our sponsors, our supporters, donors, volunteers, and our fans, none of this would have been possible. Thank you making the impossible possible last night.

We are proud to be your symphony orchestra.

Star Trek: The Future Begins - LIVE was made possible with support from Dow Credit Union , The Jury Foundation, Huntington National Bank, Patricia G. Rennert Trust, Garber Automotive Group, Garpiel Group, Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, Fischer Family Funeral Services, along with Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment for the Arts