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Home - Now in its 91st 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!
- ma - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) presents its 2011-2012 season
Plan Your Experience - KSO brings Harmony in Community: 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!
- Kalamazoo Kids In Tune - The KSO partners with KPS and KCIS to develop Kalamazoo Kids In Tune, an after school program based upon El Sistema
- 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.
- La Traviata - KSO opens the season with a semi-stage production of Verdi's "La Traviata."
- Mozart & Schubert - KSO welcomes Matthias Bamert and Anthony McGill for a night featuring the great works of Mozart & Schubert.
- American Dance - Wellspring Dance joins the KSO for a celebration of American music.
- Symphonie Fantastique - Pairing Berlioz's powerful masterpiece with a stunning Beethoven Concerto from pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin - a musical treat!
- Spanish Rhapsody - Enjoy Spanish music from French composers as the KSO and cellist Johannes Moser treat you to an evening of Bizet, Lalo, and Ravel.
- Tchaikovsky & Brahms - Stefan Jackiw and the KSO tackle the music of Tchaikovsky and Brahms
- 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 Bartok - KSO explores the life and times of Bartok.
- World Of...Saint-Saens - KSO explores the life and times of Saint-Saens .
- 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 and Musical Storybook Series are aimed towards children and families. At the KSO, we support musical education from a young age
- The Nutcracker - Barry Ross directors this fully-staged production of Tchaikovsky's most popular ballet entertains the entire family.
- Carnival of the Animals - The Grand Rapids Ballet joins Barry Ross and the KSO for Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals" and more.
- The Maestro Plays - These programs invite children ages 3-6 to explore stories, hands-on activities and music performed by the Burdick-Thorne String Quartet.
- Berlioz the Bear - 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
- Music of Billy Joel - KSO takes you back in time during this POPS Series performance for a tribute to one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time. Michael Cavanaugh delivers a powerful show.
- Wicked Divas - Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker - Broadway stars of Wicked - join the KSO for some of the Great White Way's biggest hits
- Tribute to Motown - KSO will take you back to the music that defined an era - Motown!
- Special - KSO Conductor Raymond Harvey will lead the KSO through Handel's Messiah (Christmas portion) along with members of the Kalamazoo Singers & Soloists.
- 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!
- Auditions - The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra announces auditions.
- 2011 Season - View KSO's calendar and schedule for the season. Get your tickets today!
