Michael Shirtz joined the Firelands Symphony this fall as the conductor of the new Symphony Chorale. The Symphony Chorale made their premiere during the Opening Night Concert of the Firelands Symphony on October 6 where Shirtz conducted the orchestra and chorale in performances of Bach and Beethoven. The Symphony Chorale then hosted LIFT's Reformation Choral Festival on October 29 where they performed Bach's Cantata #80 "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and then joined the festi