Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

12/05/2026

Our 2025-2026 concert season may be done, but the good times don’t end there!
Here’s a special message from Saginaw Spirit’s Jimmy E. Greene about our upcoming Saginaw Speakeasy 2026 presented by Dow Credit Union

Tickets available NOW at https://www.saginawbayorchestra.com/speakeasy/

10/05/2026

Thank you Connor Rousseau and Eye on the Arts!

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and Saginaw Choral Society perform Beethoven’s 9th symphony The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra’s 90th season concluded with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony on the 9th of May. Before the music began, special recognition was given to Donald James…

10/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined us tonight at SBSO's 90th: An Ode To Joy to celebrate the joy of music and the incredible things that we are capable of when we come together as one. A huge thanks to our incredible musicians, the Saginaw Choral Society, our guest vocalists, Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra for the prelude in the lobby, our sponsors and donors who made tonight possible, and to all of you. Thank you for 90 years of making music with us. Let’s do it for 90 more.

09/05/2026

Don't miss our 90th season finale, SBSO's 90th: An Ode To Joy tonight! Doors open at 6:30 pm, pre-concert talk at 6:45 pm, and concert start at 7:30 pm.

We also want to thank our sponsors for tonight's concert: Paul & Bonnie Chaffee, Dr. Claudia & Dr. Anthony Zacharek, Independent Bank, Michael & Claudia Goad, The Jury Foundation, Fischer Family Funeral Services, as well as our grant supporters Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment for the Arts, Huntington National Bank, and Arts Saginaw, in addition to our media sponsors WNEMTV5news and Cumulus Media

07/05/2026

Baritone Ryne Cherry brings a powerful combination of vocal depth, dramatic presence, and versatility to the stage, with performances spanning opera, oratorio, and contemporary works.

His recent appearances include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Handel’s Messiah, and productions with Boston Baroque and Boston Lyric Opera. Opera audiences may recognize him from roles such as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance, Belcore in L’elisir d’amore, and Tomsky in The Queen of Spades.

06/05/2026

Internationally acclaimed Heldentenor Thomas Studebaker joins the SBSO stage as the tenor soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.

His career has included performances with the New York Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago, along with major Wagnerian roles such as Siegmund in Die Walküre. Known for the power and dramatic intensity of his voice, he has appeared on renowned stages from Carnegie Hall to Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires.

04/05/2026

Saginaw native Emily Marvosh brings a rich contralto voice, refined musicianship, and a commanding stage presence to every performance.

Her recent appearances include leading ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Handel and Haydn Society, with performances spanning major venues across the country. She has earned national recognition, including the American Prize in Oratorio and Art Song and the Adams Fellowship at the Carmel Bach Festival.

She also performs regularly with ensembles like The Thirteen and the GRAMMY-nominated Lorelei Ensemble, known for their work with today’s composers.

Tickets are available for Saturday night's show through The Temple Theatre box office!

01/05/2026

Take a look at Review Magazine's latest preview of SBSO's 90th: An Ode To Joy

A major celebration is poised to happen the evening of Saturday, May 9th, as the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and Saginaw Choral Society join forces at The Temple Theatre for a massive joint collaboration marking the 90th Anniversary of both organizations in a spectacular program titled An Ode to....

29/04/2026

Join Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra on May 3rd, 3 PM at The Temple Theatre for the final concert of their 2025/2026 season! We are incredibly proud of our students and their progress.
Tickets are available online at https://templetheatre.com/event/sbyomay2026/

28/04/2026

Soprano Catherine Moss joins the SBSO stage for SBSO's 90th: An Ode To Joy with acclaimed roles including the Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, and Norina in Don Pasquale. Her performances have also earned honors from the University of Michigan Friends of Opera Competition and le Gala de la Voix.

22/04/2026

A special message from Saginaw Mayor Brenda Moore.

Join us May 9th as SBSO and Saginaw Choral Society join together to perform the most popular piece of music in history, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

Tickets for SBSO's 90th: An Ode To Joy are available now through The Temple Theatre