The Okemos High School Orchestra students are gearing up for an extraordinary opportunity to perform alongside the Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time for Three, at the Wharton Center on January 29, 2025.
Time for Three is renowned for blending classical music with modern genres like folk, jazz, and pop, creating a captivating and unique sound. This collaboration offers the students a chance to experience firsthand the fusion of different musical styles and the energy of live performance with celebrated artists.
This partnership not only celebrates the arts but also inspires students to pursue their passion for music, fostering creativity and collaboration. It’s a testament to the strength and dedication of the Okemos High School music program, providing students with invaluable exposure to professional performance settings.
GLAMoms had the chance to sit down with Sophia, a talented violinist who will be performing Wednesday at Breslin Center. She shares about this incredible opportunity for local musicians. She shared insights into their performances, the impact of this experience, and how it could help elevate awareness and popularity of the Okemos Orchestras within the community–and beyond!.
Listen to more from Sophia and a bit of the performance from the Okemos High School Orchestra
The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center. Tickets are available starting from $25.
For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Wharton Center’s official website. www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/time-for-three/
Don’t miss this opportunity to support local talent and witness an incredible night of musical fusion!
Would you like to hear more from the Okemos High School Orchestra? Listen to music by Okemos High School Philharmonic Orchestra on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/okemos-high-school-philharmonic-orchestra/426070797
Want to learn more about Okemos High School Orchestra and Time for Three — and how it came to be?
Nick Kendall from Time for Three shares his thoughts on the importance of involving local youth in performances while on tour. He’s also is this week’s GLAMoms Meet a Dad, where he opens up about life with Time for Three, being a dad frequently on the road, and how his family makes it all work!
