Coming to the Firelands Symphony Orchestra in the 2017-18 concert season is the new Firelands Symphony Chorale led by conductor/director Michael Shirtz. The FSC will be an auditioned chorus of singers that serve as chorus-in-residence for the Firelands Symphony Orchestra and School of the Arts. Performing both Classical, Contemporary, and American Music programming, the FCS will provide influential educational programs for singers and choir directors. The Symphony Chorale will perform with the FSO throughout the season as well as present additional programming and choral festivals. The Symphony Chorale’s mission is to serve as a dedicated ensemble with a professional attitude and commitment
Michael Shirtz joins the Tri-C Creative Arts team in Cleveland as the newly appointed Program Manager where he will oversee operations in producing the Tri-C JazzFest and Tri-C Presents Series with Terri Pontremoli (pictured with Shirtz) and an incredible team of artists, musicians, managers, and producers. The Tri-C JazzFest is an internationally known jazz festival in Cleveland that is a summer music festival that takes place in the theaters of Playhouse Square and outdoors on U.S. Bank Plaza. In addition to the main stages, the Tri-C JazzFest presents some of the hottest bands in the region on outside stages from 3 p.m. to midnight during the festival. Other festival activities include fo
