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Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Guest Conductor Joins Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra This Weekend

The Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Birmingham Unitarian Church at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra concert Also happening this weekend: Come back to Birmingham Patch on Thursday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Planner, or visit our events calendar.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra to Host Competition for Young Artists

The competition for high school-age string musicians includes a $750 grand prize and the chance to perform with the BBSO during their 2013-14 season.

Is your teen an ambitious violin, cello or viola player? Then, they'll want to compete in the Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra's (BBSO) Young Artist Concerto Competiion, happening this March at Birmingham's Wilson Fine Violins. The winner will have the chance to perform with the BBSO at one their 2013-14 concerts as well as receive a $750 grand prize. According to the BBSO's Sandra Stalmack, the competition is open to local musicians in the 9th-12th grades. The musicians must play some kind of string instrument. How do you enter? Contestants will need only to show up on competition days — 4-9 p.m. March 20-21 and 4-8 p.m. March 22 — and perform one concerto. The concerto should not exceed 10 minutes nor must it be memorized, though…

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Young Musicians Join Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra for Holiday Concert

The 2012 Young Artist Competition winner Haeji Kim will perform with the BBSO this weekend at the concert at Groves High School.

While it will be just another holiday concert for the members of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra (BBSO), this weekend will be a very big deal for several young musicians. Several members of the Andover High School orchestra, as well as the winner of the 2012 BBSO Young Artist Competition — Bloomfield Hills violinist Haeji Kim — will perform with the BBSO this Sunday during the orchestra's annual holiday concert, titled Holiday Cheer. Featuring a slate of seasonal favorites, the BBSO's holiday concert will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Groves High School auditorium. Conducting will be Charles Greenwell. Joining the BBSO musicians on stage for a joint performance will be the string section of the Andover High School orchestra. …

Weekend Planner: 'The Nutcracker' Opens at The Community House

Also happening this weekend: The Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra puts on its holiday concert while Santa will be at the Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

It’s the holiday weekend, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

From Pumpkin Patch to Franklinstein, It's All About Halloween This Weekend

Also happening this weekend: the Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra opens its 38th season with a concert at Seaholm High School.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Weekend Planner: Art Exhibit, Feed the Need Benefit and More

Also headling this weekend is a performance from the Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra and live music at Studio D.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Looking to do something this weekend that has to do with a certain Irish holiday? Come back and visit Patch Friday for our special 5 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Birmingham.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Be Transported to Italy With BBSO Concert Sunday

The Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra will perform pieces from and about Italy at a special concert Sunday.

Tuesday is here and we're already thinking of the weekend. Here's what's coming up this weekend with today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Espressivo Italiano from the Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra Earlier this week, we discussed: Come back to Birmingham Patch on Wednesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Weekend Planner: Symphony Orchestra, 'Nutcracker'

Also headlining this weekend is the BBAC Holiday Shop and the last weekend for the Magic of Birmingham.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Weekend Planner: Nativity Art Festival, BBSO Opening

The Farmers Market's Harvest Festival, the Banana Festival, and 'Follies' headline events.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

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