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Every Season, we perform free concerts throughout the community, from libraries to retirement facilities. Check back often to find a Symphony performance near you!

Community Concert | April 9

UPDATE: Free Community Concert: First Presbyterian Church

April 9, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Free Admission, Registration Required

Join us for a free community concert at the Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church with KSO musicians!

Program Includes:

Giovanni Gabrieli | Canzon seconda, Ch.187 from Canzoni per sonar a quattro

Arcangelo Corelli | Trio Sonata in D Major, Op. 3, No. 2

Henri Tomasi | Le Tombeau de Mireille

Giacomo Puccini | Crisantemi (Chrysanthemums)

Register for your free ticket here!

321 W South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 

Musical Storybook | April 29

Musical Storybook: They All Saw a Cat - Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch

April 29, 2024 | 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, meeting new friends along the way!

Featuring a Kalamazoo Symphony string quartet, this innovative family program brings stories to life through music.

Check back for registration information.

 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybooks | May 1

Musical Storybook: They All Saw a Cat - Kalamazoo Public Library Alma Powell Branch

May 1, 2024 | 9:30 - 10 a.m. & 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, meeting new friends along the way!

Featuring a Kalamazoo Symphony string quartet, this innovative family program brings stories to life through music.

9:30 a.m. | Check back for registration information.

10:30 a.m. | Check back for registration information.

1000 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybook | May 9

Musical Storybook: They All Saw a Cat - Kalamazoo Public Library Eastwood Branch

May 9, 2024 | 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, meeting new friends along the way!

Featuring a Kalamazoo Symphony string quartet, this innovative family program brings stories to life through music.

Check back for registration information.

1112 Gayle Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybook | May 16

Musical Storybook: They All Saw a Cat - Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch

May 16, 2024 | 10:30 - 11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, meeting new friends along the way!

Featuring a Kalamazoo Symphony string quartet, this innovative family program brings stories to life through music.

10:30 a.m. | Check back for registration information.

11:30 a.m. | Check back for registration information.

7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybooks | May 17

Musical Storybook: They All Saw a Cat - Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch

May 17, 2024 | 9:30 - 10 a.m. & 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

In simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, meeting new friends along the way!

Featuring a Kalamazoo Symphony string quartet, this innovative family program brings stories to life through music.

Check back for registration information.

1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

KKIT Spring Gala | May 21

Kalamazoo Kids in Tune Spring Gala - Chenery Auditorium

May 21, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.

Come celebrate the end of the Kalamazoo Kids in Tune season at the Spring Gala!

714 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Past Events

Musical Storybook | October 10

Musical Storybook: Where The Wild Things Are - Three Rivers Library

October 10, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Free Admission

Connect with the community and celebrate reading and music in a way that includes everyone from baby bugs to those who need a break from adulting. We tell a story through music, with a small ensemble performance and audience interaction.

Admission is free.

88 N. Main St., Three Rivers, MI 49093

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Community Concert | October 10

Free Community Concert: First Presbyterian Church

October 10, 2023 | 7 p.m. | Free Admission

Join us for a free community concert at the Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church with KSO musicians!

Program:

Thea Musgrave | Cantilena

Louis Spohr | Fantasia and Variations on a Theme of Danzi, Op. 81

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11

321 W South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 

Musical Storybook | October 13

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum

October 13, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. Crafts & 11 a.m. Storybook | Included with cost of Air Zoo admission

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.

Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

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6151 Portage Rd., Portage, MI 49002

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

 

Musical Storybook | October 26

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch

October 26, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder. Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

10:30 a.m. | Register Now!

11:30 a.m. | Register Now!

7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybook | October 23

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch

October 23, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.

Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

Register Now!

 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybooks | October 27

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Kalamazoo Public Library Alma Powell Branch

October 27, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder. Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

10:30 a.m. | Register Now!

11:30 a.m. | Register Now!

1000 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybook | November 2

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Kalamazoo Public Library Eastwood Branch

November 2, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.

Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

Register Now!

1112 Gayle Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybooks | November 3

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch

November 3, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.

Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

Register Now!

1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Musical Storybooks | November 3

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch

November 3, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.

Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

Register Now!

1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

KKIT Winter Concert | December 18

Kalamazoo Kids in Tune Winter Performance - Milwood Magnet School

December 18, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Free Admission

This year at the KKIT Winter Showcase we will feature the work of all five (5) of our KKIT large ensembles and a handful of our small ensembles. The evening will begin with our elementary ensembles: the KKIT Prelude Orchestra and the Elementary Symphony Orchestra. The concert's second half will feature the Jazz Band and the Middle/High School Symphony ensemble. This year, the KKIT students will be performing musical works spanning the globe in a celebration of different Spanish-speaking cultures. Audience goers will hear tunes from Cuban dance music to the music of Georges Bizet in the Carmen Suite.

This event is free and tickets are not required.

2916 Konkle St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 

Musical Storybooks | Jan 24

Musical Storybook: Hello Star - Allegan District Library

January 4, 2024 | 1 p.m. | Admission is free, but registration is required

This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.

Following a girl’s (and a star’s) journey, this book offers a beautiful story and a veritable symphony of options for musical magic. The perfect book to combine science and music,a bona fide STEAM experience.

Featuring an ensemble made up of violin, oboe, trombone, and percussion (one instrument from each of the instrument families), this performance includes music from Mozart, Debussy, Holst, and more.

331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI 49010

Musical Storybooks are sponsored by  

LMCU

Community Concert | February 13

UPDATE: Free Community Concert: First Presbyterian Church

February 13, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Free Admission, Registration Required

Join us for a free community concert at the Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church with KSO musicians!

Program:

Shih-Hui Chen | Returning Souls: Four Short Pieces on Three Formosan Amis Legends

Gustav Mahler | Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Oboe Quintet in C minor, K. 406

Register for your free ticket here!

321 W South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 

KKIT Family February | February 22

Kalamazoo Kids in Tune Family February - Milwood Magnet School

February 22, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Free Admission

Join Kalamazoo Kids In Tune for our Family February concert!

2916 Konkle St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 

Bayati Ensemble | February 25

Free Concert: Bayati Ensemble and Kalamazoo College Singers Winter Concert

Dalton Recital Hall | Kalamazoo College Light Fine Arts Center

February 25, 2024 | 4 p.m. | Free Admission

Through the Community Partners initiative of Michigan Arts and Culture Council, KSO is collaborating with Kalamazoo College to connect area programs focused on Middle Eastern music. Join us for the first Bayati Ensemble presentation in the Community Partners series! Bayati Ensemble is a college and community ensemble hosted at K-College. This concert pairs Bayati Ensemble with the Kalamazoo College Singers performing Middle Eastern instrumental and vocal music. You can expect a delightfully sonorous afternoon of music from across the globe.

https://music.kzoo.edu/ensembles/bayati-ensemble/

139 Thompson St. Kalamazoo, MI 49006

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

Sponsors

The 23/24 Symphony Season is presented by Zhang Financial, and sponsored by Greenleaf Trust and Stryker

Zhang Financial 


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