Harmony in Community

The KSO joins with the Greater Kalamazoo community to walk a bold path – The Promise of a Greater Kalamazoo. Building upon The Promise scholarship program, this path is a long-term initiative seeking to provide outstanding education to all students, engage the community to ensure every student succeeds, continue to revitalize the urban core, and create a “region of choice” for economic development.

KSO Harmony in Community Events :

Volunteer Fair
Saturday, Sept 15 - 6pm Miller Auditorium

In conjunction with Opening Night, the KSO hosts a Volunteer Fair in the lobby with several area agencies supporting The Kalamazoo Promise. From tutoring to fixing bicycles, all of us have skills that can help our community. Find our more at the concert.

Celebrating The Promise of a Greater Kalamazoo
Saturday, Jan 19, 2008 - 6pm Miller Auditorium

In conjunction with the KSO's We Have a Dream concert, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and highlight the reported progress from Promise Week 2007. Winning essays from last year's Promise Essay Contest also will be on display in the lobby.

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Food Drive
Friday, February 15, 2008 - 6pm Miller Auditorium

In conjunction with the KSO's The Legend of Faust concert, we will team with Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes to collect food and cash donations. Hungry children do not function well in school. We wish to raise awareness of the direct impact hunger has on student success and to help Loaves & Fishes during their mid-winter donation “dry spell.”
(read Gazette article)

Music In Our Schools Month Celebration
Friday, March 28, 2008 - 6pm Miller Auditorium

In conjunction with the KSO's Japanese Garden concert, we will observe Music In Our Schools Month and celebrate global education. The Haenicke Institute for Global Education (WMU) and Kalamazoo College's International Studies program will have lobby displays and more.