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Home - Now in its 90th year, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra provides soul-prodding musical experiences and educational programming that stimulate audiences from the inside out.

Contact - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra office is conveniently located in downtown Kalamazoo. Please use the information below or email the KSO staff with any questions, comments, ticket inquiries, etc.

• Staff - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Staff ensure that the administrative, development, education, finance, marketing, and general operations of the concerts and events are efficient and running smoothly. Contact us!
• Board of Directors - KSO's Board of Directors ensure that everything is running smoothly and spread the word about all things KSO.
• Subscribe to eClub - Keep up to date with all KSO happenings by joining our eClub!
• Request Performance - KSO is available for you! We send out ensembles or the entire symphony to perform based on requests.

News - Keep up-to-date on everything KSO by subscribing to our news feed below!

Schedule & Tickets - View KSO's calendar and schedule for the season. Get your tickets today!

Plan Your Experience - You are welcome to experience the KSO's excellence: maximizing your experience, building your community, and reflecting your excellence

• Ticket Options - KSO offers a variety of ticket options, from single tickets to season subscriptions.
• Venue Information - The KSO uses different venues for performances keeping acoustics and audience size in mind.
• Directions - Use the directions KSO has provided below to get yourself to our venues in and around Kalamazoo!
• What to Expect - Utilize the following tips to learn what to expect during your symphony experience.

Education & Community - KSO Education & Community Programs provide individuals skills, access, and experiences needed to foster a lifelong interest in orchestral music as performers and/or listeners.

• Instrument Close-Up - Have fun exploring the string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments used by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra up-close!
• Pre-School & Elementary Programs - At the KSO, we believe that music enhances even the youngest lives! That's why we put together programs for children from Pre-School to Elementary age.
• Middle School & High School Programs - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra nurtures music education for middle and high school students with the following programs!
• University & College Programs - The KSO provides internships, scholarships, and master classes at local colleges to further the musical education.
• Adult Programs - KSO offers life-long learning through our adult education programs!
• Request Performance - KSO is available for you! We send out ensembles or the entire symphony to perform based on requests.
• Resources - The KSO has provided the following links to assist you with finding tools regarding symphonic music in regards to news, education, events, and more!

Support - We ask you to help make great things happen with your investment in the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, whether that be a donation, individual giving, corporate giving, naming opportunities, leaving your legacy, or volunteering!

• Donate - The KSO appreciates donations of all sizes! Gifts like these support us in bringing amazing performances and educational opportunities to the southwest Michigan area
• Individual Giving - By contributing to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, each individual plays their part in shaping the artistic future of the symphony and community.
• Corporate Giving - Corporate giving benefits not only the KSO, but also the community and business itself.
• KSO League - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra League is a volunteer organization committed to promoting and supporting the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
• Supporters - The KSO serves over 50,000 young people every year with educational programs that are at reduced costs or free of charge.

Behind The Music - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) presents professional orchestra performances and education programs for audiences throughout southwest Michigan, fostering lifelong appreciation, and support for symphonic music.

• Symphonic Series - Expert performers from around the world, honored masterpieces, and exciting new works make the Symphonic Series unique, not-to-be-missed concert events.
  • Opening Night - Welcome back for the KSO's 90th Season! Our Opening Night performance features the work of Garrick Ohlsson.
  • All Mozart - KSO welcomes Jean-Marie Zeitouni and Lori Sims for a night featuring the great works of Mozart.
  • Messiah - KSO Conductor Raymond Harvey will lead the KSO through Handel's Messiah (Christmas portion) along with members of the Kalamazoo College Chamber Chorus & Soloists.
  • Verdi Requiem - KSO presents "Verdi Requiem" featuring the WMU Grand Chorus with James Bass, Director.
  • Ellis Island - Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a work of rare authenticity and directness, Peter Boyer's Ellis Island returns for another dramatic performance with the Civic Theatre in this concert featuring American composers.
  • 1812 Overture - Conductor Raymond Harvey and the KSO musicians welcome ATOS Trio Soloists for this concert featuring pieces from Beethoven and Tchaikovsky to complete the Symphonic Series with a bang!
• World Of... & Epic Evenings - The World Of... and Epic Evenings series take the KSO on the road to bring new and exciting musical experiences to the community!
  • World Of... Robert Schumann - The KSO musicians, directed by Raymond Harvey, lead you through works from Robert Schumann, one of the most famous and Romantic composers of the 19th century.
  • World Of... Dvorak - KSO explores the life and times of Dvorak.
  • Fall Evening - For KSO's intimate Epic Evenings, seating is general admission at bistro tables.
  • Spring Evening - For KSO's intimate Epic Evenings, seating is general admission at bistro tables.
• Family Discovery & Musical Storybooks Series - The Family Discovery adn Musical Storybook Series are aimed towards children and families. At the KSO, we support musical education from a young age
  • Symphony Spooktacular - Join Barry Ross and KSO musicians for a Halloween treat for the whole family!
  • Star Wars Spectacular - Raymond Harvey will lead your family into a galaxy far, far away during this Star Wars show!
  • Perfect Purple Feather - These programs invite children ages 3-6 to explore stories, hands-on activities and music performed by the Burdick-Thorne String Quartet.
  • Mole Music - These programs invite children ages 3-6 to explore stories, hands-on activities and music performed by the Burdick-Thorne String Quartet.
• POPS Series - kso pops series, kalamazoo symphony orchestra pops series, rock symphony music, rock and roll symphony mix, pop music played with symphony method
  • Classical Mystery Tour - KSO takes you back in time during this POPS Series performance for a tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time. The original cast of Beatlemania! look and sound just like the Beatles.
  • Endless Summer - Following the successful "Queen" concert last season, Jeans 'n Classics returns to perform with the KSO and pay homage to the Beach Boys and this amazing era.
  • The Music of John Williams - KSO will take you back to the era of John Williams greats during this concert!
• Conductors - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra boasts two conductors with strong education and experience backgrounds, Music Director Raymond Harvey and Assistant Conductor Barry Ross.
  • Raymond Harvey - Conductor Raymond Harvey is KSO's Music Director with a very strong history in education and experience across the country in both orchestra and opera music.
  • Barry Ross - Dr. Barry Ross is the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's assistant conductor, and former concertmaster.
• Musicians - KSO musicians are the heart of our organization. Below is a list of our talented artists.
  • Artists in Residence - Artists in Residence programs allow visiting artists an opportunity to stay and partake in local initiatives "for arts' sake."
• Board of Directors - KSO's Board of Directors ensure that everything is running smoothly and spread the word about all things KSO.
• Staff - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Staff ensure that the administrative, development, education, finance, marketing, and general operations of the concerts and events are efficient and running smoothly. Contact us!
• History - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra has a long and rich history, beginning in 1921 with Mrs. Leta G. Snow.
• News - Keep up-to-date on everything KSO by subscribing to our news feed below!
• Resources - The KSO has provided the following links to assist you with finding tools regarding symphonic music in regards to news, education, events, and more!