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# Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

Great Lakes, Great Music

## Posts

- [GLCO in the News](https://glcorchestra.org/see-hear/glco-in-the-news/)
- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra plans light-filled, free concert for community in wake of ice storm | April 24, 2025](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/lux-aeterna/)
- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra to perform at Carnegie Hall | May 28, 2026](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-to-perform-at-carnegie-hall-may-28-2026/)
- ['Shackleton's Incredible Journey' immerses audiences in music and history- Interlochen Public Radio, January 24, 2023](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/shackletons-incredible-journey-immerses-audiences-in-music-and-history-interlochen-public-radio-january-24-2023/)
- [A Winter Tale- Northern Express, January 21, 2023](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/a-winter-tale-northern-express-january-21-2023/) - A Winter TaleJan. 21, 2023 The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) is back at it with their annual Legends & Mysteries series, and this weekend, they're sharing the story of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. For nearly two years, Shackleton and his crew camped out on the ice after their ship, Endurance, was crushed, surviving in
- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Presents 'Shackleton's Incredible Journey' -January 17, 2023](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-presents-shackletons-incredible-journey/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents 'Shackleton's Incredible Journey' BAY HARBOR - The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will present an educational concert, 'Shackleton's Incredible Journey,' on Friday, Jan. 27 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. As part of the orchestra's annual "Legends & Mysteries" series, this performance focuses on the leadership
- [Michigan's Most Inspiring Stories: Check Out Libor Ondras' Story- Voyage Michigan Magazine, January 4, 2023](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/michigans-most-inspiring-stories-check-out-libor-ondras-story-voyage-michigan-magazine-january-4-2023/) - Brought to you by Voyage Michigan Magazine
- [Area students compete, win honors in orchestra Young Artist Competition- Petoskey News-Review, June 3, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/area-students-compete-win-honors-in-orchestra-young-artist-competition-petoskey-news-review-june-3-2022/) - Area students compete, win honors in orchestra Young Artist CompetitionPETOSKEY - Eight young area musicians competed in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra's annual Charles F. Davis Young Artist Competition held Sunday, April 24, at the Petoskey United Methodist Church. The contest featured junior and senior divisions. Saxophonist Karlie Thomas of Charlevoix won top honors in
- [Charlevoix teen takes the stage with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Saturday- Petoskey News-Review, September 30, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/charlevoix-teen-takes-the-stage-with-great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-saturday-petoskey-news-review-september-30-2022/) - Charlevoix teen takes the stage with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra SaturdayPETOSKEY - When Charlevoix's Karlie Thomas, 15, was in fourth grade, she decided she wanted to spend her life doing something with music. In fifth grade, she picked up a flute but always knew she wanted to play the saxophone.
- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart and Beethoven treasures Nov. 5- Petoskey News-Review, October 28, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-presents-mozart-and-beethoven-treasures-nov-5-petoskey-news-review/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart and Beethoven treasures Nov. 5BAY HARBOR - Prague's Treasures will be performed by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. The orchestra's second concert of the 2022-23 season will present works by Mozart
- [Afternoon Classical: Judy's Conversation with Karlie Thomas, Winner of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Competition- September 27, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/afternoon-classical-judys-conversation-with-karlie-thomas-winner-of-the-great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-young-artist-competition-september-27-2022/) - Judy's Conversation with Karlie Thomas, Winner of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Competition"Aspects of America," opens a new season of concerts by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, with music director Libor Ondras, at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 1 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor.
- [Pilot, Photographer Offering Photos In Return For Orchestra Donation- Harbor Light News, June 8, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/pilot-photographer-offering-photos-in-return-for-orchestra-donation-harbor-light-news-june-8-2022/) - Pilot, photographer offering photos in return for orchestra donation - Harbor Light News(Courtesy photo/Charlie MacInnis)Local pilot and photographer Charlie MacInnis is a regular contributor to the Harbor Light Newspaper of aerial and other photographs. He is now offering a musically inspired donation opportunity to acquire some of his... Please subscribe to the Harbor Light News
- [Chamber Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No. 9’ in Bay View June 4- Harbor Light News, May 25, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/chamber-orchestra-to-perform-beethovens-symphony-no-9-in-bay-view-june-4-harbor-light-news-may-25-2022/) - Chamber Orchestra to perform Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 9' in Bay View June 4 - Harbor Light NewsGLCO Conductor and Music Director Libor Ondras will present a pre-concert lecture regarding Beethoven and his music at 6 p.m. (Courtesy photo)One of the world's most beloved works of classical music will be performed at 7 p.m. on Saturday,
- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra welcomes spring with concert April 23 at GLCFA- Harbor Light News, March 23, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-welcomes-spring-with-concert-april-23-at-glcfa/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra welcomes spring with concert April 23 at GLCFA - Harbor Light NewsThe first heralds of spring come from the sky, as migrating birds return to hasten winter's retreat. A growing chorus of whistles and chirps drifts through leafless trees, a harbinger of the sublime summer months ahead. As a tribute to
- [Petoskey Locals Win Telly Award for Video Work- Petoskey News-Review, July 23, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/petoskey-locals-win-telly-award-for-video-work-petoskey-news-review-july-23-2022/) - Petoskey locals win Telly award for video workPETOSKEY - A Petoskey local and his team of videographers recently won an award for their work on a collaborative video with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. It was recently announced that Dejuan Jordan, the executive producer and director of the video, took home a third place 2022
- [In Studio A with Rockapella- Interlochen Public Radio, July 18, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/in-studio-a-with-rockapella-interlochen-public-radio-july-18-2022/) - Brought to you by Interlochen Public Radio
- [Afternoon Classical: Judy Chats with Scott Leonard from "Rockapella"- July 13, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/afternoon-classical-judy-chats-with-scott-leonard-from-rockapella-july-13-2022/) - Judy Chats with Scott Leonard from "Rockapella"The internationally acclaimed vocal group Rockapella will be Rockin' with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Pops, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. "I am thrilled to bring them to our Northern Michigan audiences, said Libor Ondras, GLCO Music
- [Listen: The Hummel Trio with violinist Paul Sonner- Interlochen Public Radio, May 18, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/listen-the-hummel-trio-with-violinist-paul-sonner/) - Brought to you by Interlochen Public Radio
- [Afternoon Classical: Judy talks with Dmitri Berlinsky, Professor of violin at Michigan State University - April 19, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/afternoon-classical-judy-talks-with-dmitri-berlinsky-professor-of-violin-at-michigan-state-university-april-19-2022/) - Afternoon Classical: Judy talks with Dmitri Berlinsky, Professor of violin at Michigan State University - April 19, 2022Dmitri Berlinsky, Professor of violin at Michigan State University, will be the guest soloist for The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams in "Take to the Sky" a concert presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Saturday, April
- [Afternoon Classical: Brandon Ridenour Joins the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra for "The Beatles vs The Four Seasons"- July 13, 2021](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/brandon-ridenour-joins-the-great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-for-the-beatles-vs-the-four-seasons/) - Brandon Ridenour Joins the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra for "The Beatles vs The Four Seasons"Judy joined WCMU's staff in December 2018. As producer and host of "Afternoon Classical Music," she wants to share her life-long love of classical music with listeners, and have some fun along the way! She is also the producer of "Central
- [Afternoon Classical: Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Celebrates 20 Years- April 14, 2021](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-celebrates-20-years/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Celebrates 20 Years Judy Wagley chats with Bob Pattengale, one of the founders of the GLCO, about the group's history and its April 17 concert. Judy joined WCMU's staff in December 2018. As producer and host of "Afternoon Classical Music," she wants to share her life-long love of classical music with
- [Afternoon Classical: “Essential” listening: Judy’s conversation with Libor Ondras- April 27, 2020](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/essential-listening-judys-conversation-with-libor-ondras/) - "Essential" listening: Judy's conversation with Libor Ondras MAESTRO LIBOR ONDRAS' "ESSENTIAL CHAMBER MUSIC" Haydn: Quartet Op 64 no 5 "Lark" or op.76 no 3 "Emperor"Mozart: Quintet in g minor K. 516, or Piano Quartet in g minor K. 478Beethoven: Quartet op 131 Piano trio op 70 no 1 "Ghost"Schubert: String quintet in C, D 956
- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Announces New Education Outreach Series- Harbor Light News, March 30, 2022](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra-announces-new-education-outreach-series-harbor-light-news-march-30-2022/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra announces new education outreach series - Harbor Light NewsThe Petoskey-based Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) recently unveiled a new, annual education outreach series, "Legends & Mysteries". The program, entitled "Elgar's Enigma and the Mystery of the Confederate Gold", employs parts of Edward Elga... Please subscribe to the Harbor Light News or
- [2019-20 Young Children's Library Series](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/2019-20-young-childrens-library-series/) - Check out video highlights from 2019! Gather your mini-Mozarts and baby Beethovens for our 2019 Young Children's Library Series! Open to the public, and free of charge, this family-friendly program is designed to introduce young children to music in an entertaining setting. The monthly, 45-minute sessions are aimed at encouraging children’s involvement and interest in
- [Libor Ondras and David Lockington Classical Conversation on IPR Radio](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/libor-ondras-and-david-lockington-classical-conversation-on-ipr-radio/) - In anticipation of the world premiere of The Violet Viola Concerto, composer, David Lockington, and Music Director, Libor Ondras, share some insights in an interview with Amanda Sewell of Interlochen Public Radio. Listen to the full conversation here.
- [Join us for a special Luncheon September 20!](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/september-20-glco-luncheon/) - Click to see enlarged flyer: 9-20-19 luncheon details
- [Special Veteran Pricing](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/special-veteran-pricing/) - In honor of the sacrifice military personnel and their families contribute, GLCO is offering special ticket pricing for the September 21, 2019 concert - The Violet Viola Concerto. Please call 231.487.0010 for more information and to reserve your tickets today. Thank you for your service and providing the freedom we all enjoy. The Violet Viola
- [Music Director Libor Ondras discusses July 11 Concert](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/music-director-libor-ondras-discusses-july-11-concert/)
- [Violins of Hope – Strings of the Holocaust](https://glcorchestra.org/uncategorized/violins-of-hope-strings-of-the-holocaust/) - Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody, Violins of Hope – Strings of the Holocaust, follows the journey of Israeli master violinmaker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins from the Holocaust. The collection of violins represents an incredible history of suffering, courage and resiliency. They belonged to starving Jewish refugees who carried them

## Pages

- [Home](https://glcorchestra.org/) - Great Lakes, Great Music- Welcome to the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra! As Northern Michigan’s champions of classical chamber music, it is our mission to entertain, to inspire and to educate. Our programming includes mainstage concerts, Sunday Series concerts, Little Bay LIVE! small community ensembles, education programs, and much more!
- [Sunday Series](https://glcorchestra.org/sundayseries/) - Sunday Series Sunday SeriesConcerts Our Sunday Series features small ensembles performing in community venues across Northern Michigan.Concerts are FREE thanks to the generous support of patron Carolyn Klender. Harp Trio September 20, 2026 | 4 PMCrooked Tree Arts Center Theater | PETOSKEYLynne Aspnes (harp), Libor Ondras (viola) and Chris Kantner (flute) will perform an enchanting
- [Common Questions](https://glcorchestra.org/about/faq/) - HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?Purchase tickets online at glcorchestra.orgBy phone 231.487.0010; Monday-Friday from 9 AM – 5 PMAt the GLCO administrative office at 219 E. Lake Street (in downtown Petoskey)In person at the concert venue starting two hours prior to the scheduled programWHEN DO I ARRIVE?Doors to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts open
- [Pre-Concert Talks](https://glcorchestra.org/see-hear/pre-concert-talks/) - Pre-concert Talks Our pre-concert talks by Music Director, Dr. Libor Ondras, have become an audience favorite. Come early to hear Libor’s dynamic dialogue about the music composition and history, and go behind the orchestra. Pre-concert talks typically begin 1 hour prior to concert time; not every concert has a pre-concert talk. 2026-2027 Concert talks: Ravel
- [Board of Trustees](https://glcorchestra.org/about/board-of-trustees/) - Board of Trustees (2026) Scott Langton, PresidentHarbor SpringsScott Langton has professional experience in non-profit leadership and donor relationships. He serves as the Executive Director of the Harbor Springs Lyric Theater where he has helped to conceive, plan, execute, and manage all aspects of the organization since 2016. He strives to maintain the highest standards of all business
- [Our Corporate Sponsors](https://glcorchestra.org/concert-season-sponsors/) - Corporate Sponsors PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE COPPER
- [25th Legacy Funds](https://glcorchestra.org/25th-legacy-funds/) - Donate
- [Donate](https://glcorchestra.org/donate/) - HELP SUPPORT GLCOThe GLCO is an essential part of why our northern community is considered one of the “best places to live” — adding to the quality of life for our families and your broader community. You, and other supporters like you, are at the core of what we do. It is your support of
- [Individual Giving](https://glcorchestra.org/individual-giving/) - Ways to Make an Impact For 25 seasons, your generosity has allowed us to create innovative music experiences that are unsurpassed anywhere in our region. Your support impacts the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in meaningful ways that touch all of us.There are many ways that YOU can play a part in shaping chamber music’s impact
- [Meet The Orchestra](https://glcorchestra.org/meet-the-orchestra/) - Meet the Orchestra The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s musicians are passionate professionals committed to artistic excellence and community engagement. Many are respected music educators, college professors, soloists, and accomplished orchestral and chamber musicians who maintain active performing careers. Many call northern Michigan home, others travel significant distances to perform with GLCO because of their passion
- [Our Staff](https://glcorchestra.org/about/our-staff/) - Our Staff Dr. Libor Ondras, Music Director Dr. Libor Ondras is a conductor, violist, and educator. He began his studies as a recipient of the Slovak Ministry of Culture Fellowship to study viola at the prestigious Moscow Conservatory with Fjodor Druzhinin and Yuri Bashmet. Ondras continued his studies at the Academy of Music Arts in
- [Musicians for Hire](https://glcorchestra.org/about/musicians-for-hire/) - The GLCO is happy to share contact information of musicians associated with our organization who would like to provide entertainment for private, corporate and community events. Please contact individuals below for pricing and availability. Bay North Strings – Cheryl Zetterholm, Violin Bay North Strings provides elegant string trio/quartet music for weddings and special events in
- [meet the orchestra](https://glcorchestra.org/about/meet-the-orchestra/) - The notes we play and the emotion they evoke are at the core of our practice. We are a group of self-driven musicians whose passion speaks to the soul. We feel humbled to share our experiences and dedication through the magic of live performance.
- [Crescendo 2025](https://glcorchestra.org/crescendo-2025/) - REGISTER HERE Can't attend but still want to support the music in our community? FUND our MISSION Live Auction Items Silent Auction Items ARTWORK & FLORALNeil Bidwell PaintingsBoyer Glass BirdNancy Drew PaintingLisa Lloyd – Framed, custom 3-D image of your home or cottageHeidi Marshall PaintingA. R. Pontius Flower ShopGOLF, SPORT, FITNESS & OUTDOOR TOURSCharlevoix Community
- [Legacy Giving](https://glcorchestra.org/legacy-giving/) - Your legacy. Our future. As we celebrate 25 years of impact, we look ahead to the next 25. Legacy gifts are the pillar of every thriving nonprofit. They provide not only stability and flexibility, but also the promise of a vibrant future for generations. By joining our 25th Legacy Program, you ensure that orchestral music
- [Corporate Giving](https://glcorchestra.org/corporate-giving/) - Become a Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Corporate Sponsor
- [Young Artist Competition](https://glcorchestra.org/education/yac/) - Young Artist Competition 2026 12 talented students competed in our 19th annual Young Artist Competition on April 19, 2026. Congratulations to Blaise Sytsma-Reed and Eeva Rintala for winning the grand prize together, performing Vivace from Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins. Noah Otis took first prize in the junior division with his performance of the first
- [About GLCO](https://glcorchestra.org/about/about-glco/) - About GLCO The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra began as a vision of a handful of professional musicians who performed several concerts in 2000. The Orchestra filled a need for classical orchestral music in the northern Michigan area, and soon GLCO was performing classical concerts, “pop” series concerts, and smaller neighborhood recital concerts, as well as
- [Our Music Director](https://glcorchestra.org/about/ourmusicdirector/) - Our Music Director: Dr. Libor Ondras Dr. Libor Ondras is a conductor, violist, and educator. He began his studies as a recipient of the Slovak Ministry of Culture Fellowship to study viola at the prestigious Moscow Conservatory with Fjodor Druzhinin and Yuri Bashmet. Ondras continued his studies at the Academy of Music Arts in Prague,
- [Our Chorus](https://glcorchestra.org/our-chorus/) - Our Chorus Chorus MasterAndré Strydom – Read Bio SOPRANOBobbie BargerBrenda ButtsMaureen Delaney-LehmanJulie FallsCarol FiguraMeg HargreavesDianna HeinzelmanEleanor HillPerry HodgsonJulie PierpontJamie PlatteCharlotte RakichDibby SmithCheryl StaatsPat StevensSue StewartAlicia WebsterAmanda Wilkin AltoJean FoughtMeg IdekerAnn IrishMillie JankaRuth MusicJulie O’BrienMary Anne SmigulecJan StewartSharon Zimmerman TenorAdrian BoyerJohn HickersonBrian HorningJamie MacKenzieChris OlsonBob PattengaleRichard ScottJohn Young BASSBarrie BatesRick BreitenbecherJim GravesBill HenryMark HeydlauffJeff KozisekFrank NemecekSteve SpencerGary
- [Concert Program Book](https://glcorchestra.org/programbook/) - Concert Program Books 2026 Spring | Summer Program Book 2025 Fall | Winter Program Book 2025 Spring | Summer Program Book 2024 Fall | Winter Program Book 2024 Spring | Summer Program Book 2023 December Concert Program Book 2023 November Concert Program Book
- [Our Donors](https://glcorchestra.org/our-donors/) - Our Donors The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is extremely grateful for our extraordinary donors who continue to generously support our mission to inspire, entertain and educate through live, professional, community-connected orchestral programming.Donations are reflective of those who have made cash donations between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. JOIN OUR FAMILY OF SUPPORTERS - DONATE HERE
- [Our Sponsors](https://glcorchestra.org/our-sponsors/) - Granting Agencies & Foundations GLCO’s mission would not be possible without the generosity of our partners. A heartfelt thank you goes to the following foundations and giving circles for their continued support:
- [Volunteer](https://glcorchestra.org/volunteer/) - JOIN OUR FAMILY OF VOLUNTEERS!We welcome volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact in our community by sharing their time and talents in support of GLCO’s mission. Opportunities include:At ConcertsWelcome table: help with will-call tickets and ticket salesUshering at venues other than GLCFAPost-concert receptionsStage decorations for Holiday concertsHelp set up chorus risersOffice AssistanceHelp with
- [Little Waves](https://glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/) - 2026-2027 Little Waves Schedule FREE interactive & playful sessions with the GLCO musicians for children ages 3-10 offered in Petoskey and Charlevoix Libraries. Little Waves is a free drop in program- no need to register!Call our office at (231) 487-0010 if you have any questions.
- [Transparency](https://glcorchestra.org/transparency/) - TRANSPARENCY Annual Report IRS Form 990 GLCO Bylaws Strategic Plan Diversity & Inclusion Statement Guidestar Profile
- [Carnegie Hall Performance](https://glcorchestra.org/carnegie-hall-performance/) - From northern Michigan to Carnegie Hall! YES! I WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT
- [Heroes & Legends of Gaming Music](https://glcorchestra.org/heroes-legends-of-gaming-music/) - Heroes & Legends of Gaming Music Legends & Mysteries: Video-Game Music Live In February 2025, GLCO presented the fourth installment of our annual Legends & Mysteries educational series, created especially for schools in our region that do not have string or orchestral programs.This year’s program, Legends of Zelda: Video-Game Music Live, introduced students to orchestral music through the familiar
- [Employment Opportunities](https://glcorchestra.org/about/employment-opportunities/) - Employment We thank you for your interest in employment with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. At this time, we are not filling any positions. However, we are always welcoming volunteers who want to make an impact in our community by sharing their time and talents in support of GLCO’s mission. More information about volunteering can be
- [Auditions](https://glcorchestra.org/about/auditions/) - AUDITIONS We thank you for your interest in auditioning with the orchestra. At this time, we are not holding open auditions. If you would like to be notified when auditions take place, be sure to follow us on social media for announcements! Facebook Instagram
- [About](https://glcorchestra.org/about/) - The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra began as a vision of a handful of professional musicians who performed several concerts in 2000. The Orchestra filled a need for classical orchestral music in the northern Michigan area, and soon GLCO was performing classical concerts, “pop” series concerts, and smaller neighborhood recital concerts, as well as developing educational
- [Legends & Mysteries](https://glcorchestra.org/legends-mysteries/) - Legends & Mysteries The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s annual “Legends & Mysteries” educational concert series combines history, music and so much more. The presentation of live video, theater, and exhilarating orchestral music truly illustrates associative learning by helping to connect ideas and experiences that will promote intellectual curiosity as the audience learns more about the
- [25th Anniversary](https://glcorchestra.org/25th-anniversary/) - Carnegie Hall Performance 25th Legacy Funds
- [2024-2025 Season](https://glcorchestra.org/2024-2025-season/)
- [Education](https://glcorchestra.org/education/) - As northern Michigan’s champion of live orchestral music, it is our mission to entertain, to inspire and to educate. We are a group of talented professional musicians who understand our role in teaching students of all ages, and bringing music instruction to area schools and music programs to foster a love for music and musical
- [See & Hear](https://glcorchestra.org/see-hear/) - We're proud to bring the magic of musical performance online with our audio clips of select past performances and pre-concert talks. Also be sure to check back for regular updates on GLCO news. Listen Now Little Bay Concerts Pre-Concert Talks GLCO in the News
- [Crescendo 2023 Auction Item Donation](https://glcorchestra.org/crescendo-2023-auction-item-donation/) - [wpforms id="4699" title="false" description="false"]
- [Elgar's Enigma](https://glcorchestra.org/elgars-enigma/) - Welcome to the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s 2022 educational outreach series, Legends and Mysteries. The intent of this program is to offer students exposure to some orchestral classics while also teaching through some other topics presented in either live theater or video.Although at first glance, you might not draw any commonalities between Edward Elgar’s Enigma
- [Shackleton's Incredible Journey](https://glcorchestra.org/shackleton/) - Shackleton's INCREDIBLE HEROIC LEGENDARY Journey The 2023 feature of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s “Legends & Mysteries” educational series focuses upon the gripping story of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance voyage, shipwreck, and subsequent rescue mission. Shackleton was one of the principal figures in the age of Antarctic exploration and our story focuses on Shackleton’s amazing traits
- [Shackleton Curriculum](https://glcorchestra.org/shackleton/curriculum/) - Shackleton's Incredible Journey Curriculum & Acvities Leadership Curriculum Education Packet Content & Standards Composers & Musical Selections (Shortened Version) Composers & Musical Selections (Extended Version) Board Game Ice Floe Maze Word Scramble Musical Matching Exercise Timeline of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Timeline of the Life of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
- [More Info on Shackleton's Incredible Journey](https://glcorchestra.org/more-info-on-shackletons-incredible-journey/) - Shackleton's Incredible Journey:Synopsis, Full Program, & More! Synopsis Full Program Learn More About Shackleton & the Endurance Voyage:
- [Shackleton Board Game](https://glcorchestra.org/shackleton-board-game/) - Shackleton's Incredible Journey: The Game Game Instructions Printable Game Board Questions & Answers
- [Shackleton Leadership Curriculum](https://glcorchestra.org/shackletonleadershipcurriculum/) - Shackleton's Incredible JourneyLEADERSHIP CURRICULUM Leadership Curriculum: Format ExplanationLesson 1: LEADERSHIP- Among PeersLesson 2: LEADERSHIP- Knowing When To FollowLesson 3: RESPONSIBILITY- To Work Lesson 4: RESPONSIBILITY- To FamilyLesson 5: RESPONSIBILITY- To Others Lesson 6: COMMITMENT- To PeopleLesson 7: COMMITMENT- To What Is RightLesson 8: TEAMWORK- Means Thinking Team 1stLesson 9: TEAMWORK- Together Everyone Achieves MoreLesson 10: TEAMWORK- In
- [GLCO Gift Cards](https://glcorchestra.org/giftcards/) - Treat your friend or loved one to some great classical music. GLCO gift cards make fantastic gifts for any occasion.
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- [Music Notes](https://glcorchestra.org/see-hear/music-notes/) - Music Notes is our email newsletter that we distribute to our e-news subscribers. Click on a date to read a past issue or be added to our distribution list by submitting your name and email address in the field below. September 2022 August 2020 June 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019
- [GLCO Press Releases](https://glcorchestra.org/glco-press-releases/) - WCMU's Judy Wagley chats with Scott Leonard from "Rockapella"The internationally acclaimed vocal group Rockapella will be Rockin’ with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Pops, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. Listen to Judy’s conversation with Scott Leonard, long-time member and arranger for Rockapella.Click
- [Amazon Smile](https://glcorchestra.org/amazon-smile/) - Amazon Smile contribute through amazon Did you know that you can contribute to the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra every time you shop on Amazon?Simply sign in through Amazon Smile, designate the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra as your charitable organization, and we’ll receive a donation for every purchase you make!What is AmazonSmile?AmazonSmile is a website operated
- [Contact](https://glcorchestra.org/contact/) - CONNECT WITH US! For tickets, volunteer opportunities and general inquiries, please contact us today. We'd love to hear from you! GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 219 East Lake Street Petoskey, Michigan 49770 231.487.0010 info@glcorchestra.org 
- [Little Bay Concerts](https://glcorchestra.org/see-hear/little-bay-project/) - THE MUSIC DOESN’T HAVE TO STOP! Enjoy the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s new intimate video performance series, Little Bay Concerts: This series is generously sponsored by “Friends of Bay View.” This Little Bay Concert features: Lynn Hansen Ann Schoelles
- [Just Add Music - JAM](https://glcorchestra.org/jam/)
- [JAM Activities](https://glcorchestra.org/jam-activities/) - Click on thumbnail to view PDF.
- [Listen Now](https://glcorchestra.org/see-hear/performance-excerpts/) - Our concert seasons present a variety of music, from well-loved classics by the world’s most famous composers to new-to-the-ear pieces by contemporary artists. Miss a past performance or can’t wait to hear a certain piece again? To watch the GLCO in Concert “Pre-Concert Talks,” click here. Check out Facebook for more.
- [GLCO In Concert](https://glcorchestra.org/glco-in-concert/) - For this weeks GLCO In Concert, we look back at The Violet Viola Concerto. Libor Ondras and David Lockington join us for a Pre-Concert Talk.
- [Chorus Master Bio](https://glcorchestra.org/chorus-master-bio/) - « Back to Our Chorus André Strydom (Chorus Master) Born in South Africa, ANDRÉ STRYDOM received his first piano and clarinet lessons at an early age. While still in high school, he began organ, composition and vocal studies. Completing his High School and University careers in Johannesburg, André was on the fulltime medical staff of the
- [Composer-in-Residence](https://glcorchestra.org/about/composer-in-residence/) - GWYNETH WALKER, (Composer-in-Residence) Widely performed throughout the country, the music of American composer Gwyneth Walker is beloved by performers and audiences alike for its energy, beauty, reverence, drama and humor. Dr. Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) is a graduate of Brown University and the Hartt School of Music. She holds B.A., M.M. and D.M.A. degrees in

## Audio

- [Violins of Hope -Music of Terezín](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/violins-of-hope-music-of-terezin-2/)
- [Verso - Kenji Bunch](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/verso-kenji-bunch/)
- [Violins of Hope- Music of Terezín](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/violins-of-hope-music-of-terezin/)
- [Serenade for Strings, Opus 20 - Edward Elgar](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/serenade-for-strings-opus-20-edward-elgar/)
- [Fanfare for the Common Man, Copland](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/fanfare-for-the-common-man-copland/)
- [Orchestral Suite No. 2 BWV 1068, Johann Sebastian Bach](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/orchestral-suite-no-2-bwv-1068/)
- [Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/serenade-for-strings-in-c-major-opus-48/)
- [Messiah Plus Bach and Rutter](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/messiah-plus-bach/)
- [Viva Vivaldi – Opus 8 No. 1 - 4 (The Four Seasons)](https://glcorchestra.org/audio/viva-vivaldi-opus-8-no-1-4-the-four-seasons/)

## Venues

- [Carnegie Hall](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/carnegie-hall/)
- [Christ Episcopal Church, Charlevoix](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/christ-episcopal-church-charlevoix/)
- [Great Lakes Center for the Arts](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/great-lakes-center-for-the-arts/)
- [Mackinaw Trail Winery](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/mackinaw-trail-winery/)
- [John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/john-m-hall-auditorium/)
- [St. Mary Parish, Charlevoix](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/st-mary-parish/)
- [Location TBD](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/location-tbd/)
- [Castle Farms](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/castle-farms/)
- [First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/first-presbyterian-church-petoskey/)
- [Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/mission-point-mackinac-island/)
- [Raven Hill Discovery Center](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/raven-hill-discovery-center/)
- [Lavender Hill Farm](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/lavender-hill-farm/)
- [St. Francis Xavier Church, Petoskey](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/st-francis-xavier-church/)
- [First Presbyterian Church, Boyne City](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/first-presbyterian-church-boyne-city/)
- [First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/first-presbyterian-church-harbor-springs/)
- [Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Petoskey](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/emmanuel-episcopal-church-petoskey/)
- [First Congregational Church, Charlevoix](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/first-congregational-church-charlevoix/)
- [Petoskey Middle School](https://glcorchestra.org/venue/petoskey-middle-school/)

## Organizers

- [Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra](https://glcorchestra.org/organizer/great-lakes-chamber-orchestra/)

## Events

- [Pietà: Sacred Works](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sacred-works/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Pietà: Sacred Works https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sacred-works/
- [Ravel & Mendelssohn](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/ravel-and-mendelssohn/) - Ravel & Mendelssohn https://glcorchestra.org/concert/ravel-and-mendelssohn/ Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
- [Messiah by Candlelight - Thursday](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight-5/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight-5/ Messiah by Candlelight – Thursday
- [Messiah by Candlelight - Friday](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight-friday/) - Tis the Season for a Cherished Holiday Tradition! For decades, our community has gathered for the beloved holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah. This year, Handel’s beloved score is complemented by Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer. Set in the warm glow of candlelight, this annual performance offers a timeless message of hope, joy, and holiday spirit. Featuring the GLCO Chorus,
- [Family Holiday Pops](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/family-holiday-pops-2/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Family Holiday Pops Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
- [Unfinished](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/unfinished/) - Celebrating Beethoven's Legacy Schubert’s legendary Symphony No. 8, the “Unfinished Symphony” and Beethoven’s unfinished Piano Concerto invite audiences behind the scores, exploring masterworks that did not reach the concert stage until long after their composers’ lifetime. GLCO is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible experience for all. For accommodation requests or accessibility support, please
- [Lights. Camera. Music!](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/lights-camera-music/) - A Red-Carpet Celebration for All Join us for the grand finale of GLCO’s 25th anniversary season — an exciting orchestral celebration of the soundtracks that shaped generations. Hear the iconic music of Hollywood’s greatest films — from James Bond and Harry Potter to Titanic, E.T., Pirates of the Caribbean, Mission: Impossible, Cinema Paradiso, and more
- [What a Wonderful World](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/what-a-wonderful-world/) - A Louis Armstrong Tribute Join us for a tribute to Louis Armstrong, featuring trumpeter and vocalist Troy “Satchmo” Anderson, and cap off the Summer season with Dvořák’s epic Symphony No. 9, From the New World. GLCO is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all. For accommodation requests or accessibility support, please call
- [Moulin Rouge](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/moulin-rouge/) - A Taste of French Cabaret Stroll the streets of Paris and experience the French cabaret in this exciting homage to Moulin Rouge, featuring works by Offenbach, Strauss, and original songs from the musical! GLCO is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible experience for all. For accommodation requests or accessibility support, please contact our office
- [Carnegie Homecoming](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/carnegie-homecoming/) - Bringing Our Carnegie Moment Home! GLCO’s June 8th historical debut at Carnegie Hall marks a defining milestone—not just for the GLCO, but for the entire northern Michigan community that made it possible. Now, we bring that moment home so we can share the music, the pride, and the joy with the people who inspired and
- [Carnegie Hall Debut](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/carnegie-hall-debut/) - From northern Michigan to New York City – a milestone that belongs to all of us. To celebrate our 25th anniversary and honor the visionaries who built this legacy, GLCO is making its debut at Carnegie Hall. On June 8, 2026, GLCO will present the sound of northern Michigan to the world. This moment is
- [Violins of Hope](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/violins-of-hope/) - The Story of a Violin That Survived the Holocaust Violins of Hope concert tells a powerful story of a violin recovered from a Nazi concentration camp. Violins of Hope is an internationally recognized project led by Israeli luthier Amnon Weinstein and his son Avshi, dedicated to restoring violins that survived the Holocaust and bringing them
- [Taylor Series | FREE Holiday Recital](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/taylor-series-free-holiday-recital/) - FREE Holiday Chamber Music Recital Experience the warmth and spirit of the holiday season in an intimate setting with a true chamber orchestra. The recital will feature Christmas Concerti by Corelli, Locatelli, and Manfredini, along with Grieg’s Two Nordic Melodies and Klíng no, Klokka, arranged by the Danish String Quartet. This special performance is generously
- [Fall Color Tour](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/fall-color-tour/) - Exploring Color in Music and Painting Each fall, northern Michigan becomes a living painting, drawing visitors from near and far to marvel at its colors. GLCO’s Fall Color Tour extends that beauty into the concert hall, where music by Debussy, Mussorgsky, Bach, or Haydn joins reflections from award-winning pastellist Heidi A. Marshall in a vibrant
- [Beethoven Eroica](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/beethoven-eroica/) - A Night at Lobkowicz Palace Experience "The Day That Changed Music Forever” Step into Vienna, 1804, where Beethoven’s groundbreaking Symphony No.3 (Eroica) was first unveiled at the Lobkowicz Palace. It was like nothing heard before and is now considered a landmark in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras. Mozart’s (only) Concerto for Two Pianos features guest
- [Viva La France! | An American in Paris](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/viva-la-france-an-american-in-paris/) - Join us for a night of timeless favorites that transport you to the heart of Paris and beyond. We’re thrilled to welcome Broadway soloists Alexandra Zorn and Matthew Kacergis for an unforgettable evening of French-inspired classics and beloved showstoppers—from the enchanting melodies of George Gershwin’s An American in Paris, to the powerful and moving story of
- [Family Holiday Pops](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/family-holiday-pops/) - You spoke, we listened—a brand-new holiday tradition for the whole family! Join us for a joyful celebration filled with beloved carols, sing-alongs, and holiday favorites like The Grinch, The Polar Express, Sleigh Ride, and more. Perfect for all ages, this fun and heartwarming concert is sure to become a family favorite for seasons to come!
- [Messiah by Candlelight](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight-3/) - Tis the Season for a Cherished Holiday Tradition! Celebrate the spirit of the season with Messiah by Candlelight, featuring the GLCO Chorus and guest soloists. Set in the warm glow of candlelight, this beloved performance of Handel’s Messiah offers a timeless message of hope, joy, and holiday spirit.
- [Messiah by Candlelight](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight-4/) - Tis the Season for a Cherished Holiday Tradition! Celebrate the spirit of the season with Messiah by Candlelight, featuring the GLCO Chorus and guest soloists. Set in the warm glow of candlelight, this beloved performance of Handel’s Messiah offers a timeless message of hope, joy, and holiday spirit. Two performances: December 11 and 12.
- [Lux Aeterna | Eternal Light](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/lux-eterna-eternal-light/) - Experience an evening of hope, brilliance, and transcendent beauty with Morten Lauridsen’s "Lux Aeterna" and Mozart’s Symphony No. 25. Together, these masterpieces will come alive in the magnificent acoustics of St. Francis Xavier Church of Petoskey. Lux Aeterna (Eternal Light) is a renowned choral work by American composer Morten Lauridsen, written in 1997 and premiered
- [Stravinsky's Rite of Spring](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/rite-of-spring-havana-nights/) - World Premiere of a Bold New Choreography—Experience the Ballet That Caused a Riot! Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring shocked the world at its 1913 Paris premiere, sparking a riot with its groundbreaking music and radical dance. Now, GLCO and DEOS Contemporary Ballet bring this legendary work to life with a newly commissioned world-premiere choreography, created exclusively
- [Beethoven's Night](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/beethovens-night/) - Celebrating the masters of classical music with Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 and Violin Concerto featuring Dmitri Berlinsky. Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is thrilled to bring internationally acclaimed violinist Dmitri Berlinsky to our northern Michigan audiences performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto! Mr. Berlinsky arrived on the international scene as the youngest winner in the history of the Paganini
- [Copland: Clarinet Concerto & Hoedown](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/copland-clarinet-concerto-hoedown/) - Award-winning clarinetist Jeanmarie Riccobono takes centre stage in Aaron Copland’s jazzy Clarinet Concerto. Jeanmarie is the principal clarinetist in the Traverse Symphony Orchestra and teaches clarinet at Northwestern Michigan College and the Bay View Music Festival.The renowned jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman asked Copland to compose a work for him. The result was a two-movement concerto: the first section
- [Ravel’s Tzigane | Gypsy Violin](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/gypsy-violin/) - The most entertaining orchestra pops concert of the season with a SURPRISE you don’t want to miss! An evening filled with high-energy music of Roma (Gypsies) from the Mediterranean and Balkan vibrant cultures! You can tap your toes to the rhythms of traditional folk music by Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, or Gipsy Kings’ Medley,
- [Messiah by Candlelight](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight-2/) - Tis the season with the cherished holiday tradition Messiah by Candlelight featuring the GLCO Chorus and guest soloists.The concert will also feature Schubert’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Sleigh-Ride to celebrate the spirit and joy of the holiday season.Two performances: December 12th and 13th, 2024. GET TICKETS
- [Messiah by Candlelight](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight/) - Tis the season with the cherished holiday tradition Messiah by Candlelight featuring the GLCO Chorus and guest soloists.The concert will also feature Schubert’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Sleigh-Ride to celebrate the spirit and joy of the holiday season.Two performances: December 12th and 13th, 2024. GET TICKETS
- [Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana &  Saint-Säens Organ Symphony](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/carl-orffs-carmina-burana-saint-saens-organ-symphony/) - This concert is a community-collaborative concert presenting over 120 local artists spanning 4 generations!The performance includes two masterworks and audience favorites, Carmina Burana by Carl Orff and Organ Symphony by Saint Saens with featured soloists Amy Cross, Thomas Gunther, and Kelly Hale. The artists of the GLCO Orchestra, GLCO Chorus, the Little Traverse Choral Society led by Andre Strydom,
- [Dreams of Faraway Lands](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/dreams-of-faraway-lands/) - Join us for an exciting musical journey inspired by the cultures of faraway lands. Musical portraits by celebrated composers will transport you to the distant regions of the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Southern Europe in this smorgasbord-concert of distinct musical cultures presenting works such as Mozart’s Abduction from Seraglio and Turkish March, Rossini’s Italian Girl in
- [Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah2023/) - Join us on December 7th and 8th, 2023, for a cherished holiday tradition as the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents "Messiah" with the GLCO Choir. Experience the enduring cultural impact of George Fredric Handel's masterpiece, "Messiah," believed to have been performed every single year since its creation in 1741. Handel's composition, which he completed in
- [Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah2023-2023-12-08/2023-12-08/) - Join us on December 7th and 8th, 2023, for a cherished holiday tradition as the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents "Messiah" with the GLCO Choir. Experience the enduring cultural impact of George Fredric Handel's masterpiece, "Messiah," believed to have been performed every single year since its creation in 1741. Handel's composition, which he completed in
- [Echoes from the Musikverein](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/musikverein/) - Music from Vienna's Golden Concert Hall Mozart | Schubert | Haydn Featuring Michael Barrett, Piano Soloist Join us for a mesmerizing evening of "Echoes from the Musikverein: Music from Vienna's Golden Concert Hall" on November 4th at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Vienna as
- [Women Composers Night](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/womencomposers/) - Experience an enchanting evening celebrating Women Composers! Captivating music by extraordinary talents, featuring rising star Karisa Chiu.
- [From Vienna With Love](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/vienna/) - Unleash the Magic of Vienna: Join us for 'From Vienna with Love' on July 20th! Prost! Raise your glasses high and join the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) for a night of pure enchantment at our Strauss-fest in July! Get ready to waltz into a summer night filled with your favorite tunes, including the captivating
- [From Bohemia's Woods & Groves](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/bohemia/) - https://youtu.be/jrRMATKXoMg Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting melodies and virtuosic performances at our summer-opening concert! Taking place at the historic John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View, this musical extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance. At the heart of the concert is the spellbinding performance of Samuel Barber's timeless masterpiece, the Violin
- [Sunday Series: The Hummel Trio](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-the-hummel-trio-2/) - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents The Hummel Trio with Maestro Libor Ondras, as the finale to this season's Sunday Series. The program will include works by César Franck, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johann Hummel. The trio includes Dr. Libor Ondras, violin, viola; Emily Grabinski Conklin, piano; and Andrew Laven, cello. The Hummel Trio is also
- [Terra Nostra](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/terranostra/) - Celebrate the beauty of our earth and the Great Lakes with this concert dedicated to the natural wonders of our world. We begin with an homage to indigenous/American Indian culture through music by Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, a Chickasaw classical composer. Spirit Chief Names the Animal People is the Okanogan Indian story of how Coyote
- [Legends & Mysteries: Shackleton's Incredible Journey](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/legends-mysteries-shackletons-incredible-journey/2023-01-27/) - The 2023 feature of our "Legends & Mysteries" educational series focuses upon the gripping story of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance voyage, shipwreck, and subsequent rescue mission. Shackleton was one of the principal figures in the age of Antarctic exploration and our story focuses on Shackleton's amazing traits of leadership. In this heroic tale, he brought all of his men back from 21 months of seemingly endless points of peril, to survive against all odds.
- [Messiah- Annual Holiday Concert](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiahholidayconcert/2022-12-15/) - Per our decade long tradition, the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will celebrate the holiday concert season with the performance of Handel’s masterpiece Messiah.
- [Prague's Treasures](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/pragues-treasures/) - This concert combines Beethoven & Mozart's works first performed, commissioned by and dedicated to the capital of Bohemia, Prague.
- [Aspects of America](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/aspects-of-america/) - Our season opener is a musicological journey through the history of American music featuring composers from the late 1900s to present day. Come to hear your favorite works by American composers and support our 2022 Charles F. Davis concerto competition winner, Karlie Thomas, performing Scaramouch for alto saxophone and orchestra.
- [Rocking with the GLCO Pops - Featuring Rockapella](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/rockapella/) - Based in New York City, Rockapella has become one of the world’s most sophisticated, lasting, and imitated vocal groups around today. Since the early ’90’s when they first achieved national television fame on PBS’s Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?, they’ve toured the globe, made guest appearances on Today Show, The Tonight Show with
- [2022 Crescendo - Annual GLCO Fundraiser](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/2022-crescendo-annual-glco-fundraiser/) - The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is an important part of why our northern Michigan community is considered one of the “best places to live” – adding to the quality of life for our families and the broader community. The Orchestra is supported by just one fundraising event annually, Crescendo, a gala event featuring entertainment, hors
- [Take to the Sky Concert](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/take-to-the-sky-2/) - Violin soloist for this concert is Dmitri Berlinsky. The theme of this concert, entitled "Take to the Sky", centers around the portrayals of bird calls in classical music. Vaughan Williams' "Lark Ascending" features a silvery solo violin line fluttering, reaching up ever higher above the orchestra’s hushed, held chord creating an instant atmosphere depicting a
- [Sunday Series Concert: Double Reed Stampede](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-double-reed-stampede/) - Sunday, March 27, 2022, 4 p.m. Charlevoix First Congregational United Church of Christ Performers include Lynn Hansen, oboes; Drew Hinderer, bassoon; Michael Beery, oboes; Deanna Erwin, bassoon; and Katherine Will, bassoon. Songs may include: Fan Fair Warning by Margaret Weait - Double Reed Quartet The London Waits by Christopher Weait - Double Reed Quartet The
- [Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Concert](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/beethoven-symphony-no-9/) - Always a popular concert, Beethoven's 9th Symphony is sure to be a crowd favorite, according to Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Music Director Libor Ondras. According to Ondras, the famous pianissimo opening — 16 measures with no secure sense of key or rhythm - does not so much depict the journey from darkness to light, or
- [Sunday Series Concert: The Hummel Trio with Libor Ondras and Paul Sonner](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-the-hummel-trio-with-libor-ondras-and-paul-sonner/)
- [Sunday Series Concert: The Cummings String Quartet](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-the-cummings-string-quartet/)
- [Sunday Series Recital](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-recital/)
- [Sunday Series: Drumheads with guest Tony Manfredonia](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-drumheads/) - Poster RSVP Form The Music: Conversation for Two Trombones Duet for Marimba and Vibraphone Baires Digga-digga Digga-digga Digga-digga Digga-digga Deegot Trois Gymnopedies: Lent et douloureux, Lent et triste, Lent et grave Three in the Afternoon Selections from Image: 20 Children's Songs for Marimba: 1. From the Cradle, 2. Cat-Nap, 3. Stepping-Stone, 4. Crocodile Tears, 6.
- [Sunday Series: Libor Ondras and The Hummel Trio - We have reached our maximum capacity!](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-the-hummel-trio/) - *Due to 50% capacity and 6' COVID distancing, we have reached our maximum audience capacity!! The Hummel Trio, featuring Libor Ondras - violin Andrew Laven, cello Emily Grabinski, piano A free concert featuring Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) Music Director and violinist Libor Ondras is slated for Sunday, May 16, at First Presbyterian Church, 7940
- [Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-2/) - COVID-19 UPDATE Before purchasing, all patrons are required to read through the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Health and Safety and Assumption of Risk Directives. Health & Safety COVID-19: The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for its musicians, patrons, staff, and volunteers. To ensure your experience with The Great Lakes Chamber
- [Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah/) - COVID-19 UPDATE Before purchasing, all patrons are required to read through the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Health and Safety and Assumption of Risk Directives. Health & Safety COVID-19: The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for its musicians, patrons, staff, and volunteers. To ensure your experience with The Great
- [Crescendo - Annual Fundraiser](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/crescendo/) - For more information about Crescendo, contact Pam Decker. pam@glcorchestra.org
- [Postcard from Vienna](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/postcard-from-vienna/) - This concert will feature Gioachino Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia Overture"; Franz Joseph Haydn's "Cello Concerto in C Major", featuring University of Michigan cellist Helen LaGrand; and Ludwig Van Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7". According to Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Music Director Libor Ondras, the program reflects the visual image of a typical postcard – pictures
- [Espana-From the Old World to the New World](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/espana-from-the-old-world-to-the-new-world/) - This concert will feature Michigan State University's Tyler Roberts, a mezzo-soprano, who will perform with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra during Manuel de Falla's "El Amour Brujo". Also on the play list is Juan Crisostomo Arriaga's "Los Esclavos Felice" overture; Pablo de Sarasate's "Navarra"; and Astor Piazzolla's "Variations on Buenos Aires".
- [Americana](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/americana/) - JunePoster This season marks the 20th Anniversary of the GLCO. With a nod to the past and a look to the future, this performance features a wide representation of American composers, including American classics, Copland and Gershwin; young African American composers, Jessie Montgomery and Tre Bryant; established contemporary American composers, Gwyneth Walker (GLCO composer in residence) and
- [A Musical Journey](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/musical-journey-part-1/) - Program beginning and reflections on the history of GLCO and programs in past decades. Including works by Part, Grieg, Kernis, Janacek, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Shostakovich, Corelli, Elgar and Bartok.
- [Violins of Hope – Music of Terezín](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/violins-of-hope-music-of-terezin/) - Concert: Violins of Hope – Music of Terezín Violins of Hopefounder, Amon Weinstein, has spent decades restoring violins once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Experience the emotion of hearing a Violin of Hope performed by members of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presenting works from P. Haas and G.Klein, composers and musicians at Terezin,
- [Take to the Sky (CANCELLED)](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/take-to-the-sky/) - This event has been cancelled. Featuring award-winning violin soloist, Dmitri Berlinsky! Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, “Pastoral Symphony” or Recollections of Country Life" expresses Beethoven’s affinity for nature and his love for walks through the country outside Vienna. Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending is a gentle, introspective work. It is one of the supreme achievements
- [Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with Chorus (CANCELLED)](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/beethoven-symphony-no-9-with-chorus/) - This event has been cancelled. Experience one of the most performed symphonies in the world with a chorus of 80 voices! Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Libor Ondras, Conductor Risa Renae Harman, Soprano Elise DesChamps, Mezzo-Soprano Brian Banion, Baritone John Bragle, Tenor In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the orchestra entertains with the last complete symphony
- [Sunday Series: Violin, Horn, Piano Trio](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/sunday-series-violin-horn-piano-trio/) - The trio of Paul Sonner, violin; Julie Schleif, Horn; and Steve Larson, piano will perform Trio, opus 44 by Lennox Berkeley and Sonata, opus 93 by Andrew Downes at First Presbyterian Church in Petoskey at 4:00 PM Sunday February 23. Sunday Series provides free chamber music with small ensembles of musicians from the orchestra. The
- [Sunday Series: The Complete Chopin Preludes and Harp Selections](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/chopin-and-strings-trio-2019/) - Sunday Series provides free chamber music with small ensembles of musicians from the orchestra. The venue location rotates throughout northern Michigan neighborhoods. Generous support for the Sunday Series is provided by Carolyn Klender. Cheryl Staats received a Master of Fine Arts degree in piano performance from the University of Minnesota, and later invested in extensive post-graduate performance study
- [NEW VENUE! Handel's Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/handels-messiah-3/) - The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is proud to present our annual Messiah concert. The performance includes Parts I, II and III of this beloved work. Handel’s Messiah, an oratorio, is set in three sections, the first concerns the Prophecy and the Nativity, the second the Passion and Resurrection and the final section, the Resurrection
- [Angels and Demons](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/angels-and-demons/) - Join the The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, October 27th at 7:00PM, as they welcome the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet dancers on stage during the Angels and Demons concert, featuring music by Schubert, Death and the Maiden, André Caplet's Masque of the Red Death and Ravel, Pavane for a Dead Infante.
- [Sunday Series: The Cummings String Quartet](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/the-cummings-string-quartet-2019/) - The Cummings String Quartet is a northern Michigan-based ensemble of professionals who perform with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra and the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Named after the benefactors of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program, the quartet also serves as teachers and artistic representatives of the Gerber program. Sunday Series provides free chamber music with small
- [The Violet Viola Concerto](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/violet-concerto/) - Season opening concert presenting the World premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer, David Lockington entitled, The Violet Viola Concerto. This piece was written for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Music Director and violist, Libor Ondras, and was inspired by the birth of Lockington’s granddaughter, Violet. ll Señor Bruschino Overture by Gioachino Rossini
- [Midsummer Night's Dream](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/midsummer-nights-dream/) - A delightful classic. As a part of the Great Lake Center for the Arts' summer concert series, the Orchestra presents Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream Overture and Symphony No. 3 along with Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4. Pre-Concert Talk by Music Director Libor Ondras at 7:00 PM Reserved Seating: $50, $35, $25
- [Celestial Summer with GLCO!](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/celestial-summer-with-glco-3/) - Our summer concert series features pieces that are inspired by space exploration, as well as by planets in the solar system. These selections provide adequate tempo and stylistic contrast, and represent different historical periods. Selections include: G P. Telemann: Klinende Geographie, P. Sarasate: Navarra op 33, A. J. Kernis: Musica Celestis, and Gustav Holst: The Planets. This event takes
- [Celestial Summer with GLCO!](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/celestial-summer-with-glco/) - Our summer concert series features pieces that are inspired by space exploration, as well as by planets in the solar system. These selections provide adequate tempo and stylistic contrast, and represent different historical periods. Selections include: G P. Telemann: Klingende Geographie, P. Sarasate: Navarra op 33, A. J. Kernis: Musica Celestis, and Gustav Holst: The
- [Handel's Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/handels-messiah-4/) - The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is proud to present our annual Messiah concert. The performance includes Parts I, II and III of this beloved work. Handel’s Messiah, an oratorio, is set in three sections, the first concerns the Prophecy and the Nativity, the second the Passion and Resurrection and the final section, the Resurrection
- [The Cummings String Quartet](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/the-cummings-string-quartet/) - Cummings String Quartet will perform the String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13 by Felix Mendelssohn and the String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11 by Samuel Barber. The Cummings String Quartet is a northern Michigan-based ensemble of professionals who perform with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra and the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Named after
- [Mozart Clarinet Quintet & Brass Ensemble](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/mozart-clarinet-quintet-brass-ensemble/) - *CANCELLED* Due to poor weather conditions, this concert has been cancelled. The Mozart Clarinet Quintet performs the Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet, in A Major, K 581.Amy Glover, clarinetist, joins violinists, Paul Sonner, Kaylee Erlewein, Ann Schoelles, viola and cellist, Crispin Campbell. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Brass quintet will perform Paul Dukas’s Fanfare from La Peri,
- [Piano Duo](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/piano-duo/) - Sunday Recital Series: Piano Duo Featuring: Michelle Mitchum & Robin McCarty Generous support for the Sunday Recital Series is provided by Carolyn Klender.
- [Handel’s Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/handels-messiah-2/) - Concert: Handel's Messiah The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is proud to present our annual Messiah concert. For the first time in many years, the performance includes Parts I, II and III of this beloved work. Handel's Messiah, an oratorio, is set in three sections, the first concerns the Prophecy and the Nativity, the second
- [Handel’s Messiah](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/handels-messiah/) - Concert: Handel's Messiah The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is proud to present our annual Messiah concert. For the first time in many years, the performance includes Parts I, II and III of this beloved work. Handel's Messiah, an oratorio, is set in three sections, the first concerns the Prophecy and the Nativity, the second
- [L'Histoire du Soldat](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/lhistoire-du-soldat/) - Sunday Recital Series: L'Histoire du Soldat Based on the Russian folktale The Runaway Soldier and the Devil, this piece composed by Igor Stravinsky brings to life the parable of the soldier who trades his fiddle to the devil in return for riches. A performance not to be missed! Generous support for the Sunday Recital Series
- [Woodwind Ensemble](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/woodwind-ensemble/) - Sunday Recital Series: Woodwind Ensemble Generous support for the Sunday Recital Series is provided by Carolyn Klender.
- [Double Reeds](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/double-reeds/) - Sunday Recital Series: Double Reeds Generous support for the Sunday Recital Series is provided by Carolyn Klender.
- [Great Lakes. Great Music.](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/great-lakes-great-music/) - Concert: An Evening of the World’s Greatest Music Smetana, Bartered Bride Overture Bernstein, Choruses from Candide Copland, El Salon Mexico Brahms, Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra Op. 102. Featuring: Dylana Jenson, violin, and David Lockington, cello
- [Young People's Concert](https://glcorchestra.org/concert/young-peoples-concert/) - Concert: Young People's Concert Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra and music by John Williams including selections from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and ET. Special appearance by: Local FIRST Robotics Teams Featuring: Thomas Agee, Trumpet, Winner of the 2018 Charles F. Davis Young Artist Competition Ages 18 and under are FREE.

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