
Bold fundraising initiative to secure the future of arts and culture in Kalamazoo
The KSO is announcing the Music Connects Us fundraising campaign for its milestone 100th anniversary. This important campaign is an $8.8 million community effort to ensure a vibrant future for the KSO’s next 100 years.
This bold initiative will enhance the symphony’s artistic excellence, community engagement, and financial sustainability; and, it will contribute directly to the future of outstanding musical experiences for Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan.
The Music Connects Us campaign also will assist the symphony in its essential work for enhanced accessibility, expanded educational opportunities, and in furthering its committed growth in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

New safety policies enhance the concert experience!
At the KSO, we care very much about sharing music in safe environments that honor the health and safety of everyone who works and interacts with us. To attend indoor KSO events this season, masks covering the nose and mouth are required, as is proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. We are not requiring masks or proof of vaccination for our outdoor summer concerts.
To learn about the safety policies in place for our upcoming season, please visit our safety page.
To make verification easier, consider downloading the Bindle app, setting up your account, and uploading your vaccination certification in advance of the event. Bindle is a secure wallet for your health records and an easy way to share your COVID health status privately with others.
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Celebrate the healing power of music and create shared, live musical experiences with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra during our 2021-22 concert season.
Our 101st concert season celebrates community and the healing power of experiencing music together. We explore music from well-known and new composers as we continue our 100th anniversary celebration and enjoy coming together for in-person concerts once again.
This season includes some of the most joyous moments in symphonic music, with works from Copland, Dvořák, Mozart, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Ravel, and many other well-known composers. KSO Music Director Emeritus Raymond Harvey returns to the podium in November, and during the season we will present two newly commissioned works.
We're excited to share the immense talents from world-renowned guest pianist Richard Goode, violinist James Ehnes, bass-baritone Derrick Parker, and in a rare moment, TWO Stulberg gold medal winners joining together to perform the Bach Double Concerto in an exciting performance experience.
Of course, no season would be complete without our annual favorites. Our Spooky Symphony family concert Halloween tradition returns; the Sounds of the Season holiday presentation now offers two performances; and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, our live film with orchestra, will play at last. The KSO also will announce chamber music performances throughout the season and the return of outdoor park concerts in 2022.
Music, now more than ever, can lift our souls and spirits. Join us as we begin a new century of sharing lifelong musical experiences and learning throughout our diverse community.
THANK YOU, SEASON SPONSORS
Season presented by Zhang Financial
Season sponsored by Stryker