University & College Programs
The KSO provides internships, scholarships, and master classes at local colleges to support the development of our community's future professional musicians and arts administrators. To request information about a program, fill out our program inquiry form!
Professional Training Programs
For College Students
Master Classes and Artist Presentations
KSO guest artists give master classes at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College.
WMU Artist Scholars
KSO offers scholarships to WMU string students playing at a professional level. Those students join the KSO violin and viola sections for the season.
Arts Administration Internships
Volunteer internships are an opportunity to explore and observe the inner workings of a nonprofit arts organization by assisting with projects in the Education, Development, Marketing/Public Relations and Operations departments. Contact KSO Education Department for more information.
Meet the Conductor:
Raymond Harvey
With an immediately noticeable style that has been described as "elegant, but suffused with energy," Raymond Harvey has garnered critical acclaim on symphonic podiums throughout the U.S. Currently Music Director of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (since 1999), Mr. Harvey has also been Music Director of the Springfield (MA) Symphony and the Fresno Philharmonic. He has appeared as guest conductor with many of the country's leading orchestras...(read more)
Kalamazoo Symphony
~ Inspiring Excellence
