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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Our Mission: To serve our community through outstanding musical listening and learning experiences
Our Vision: Symphonic music is a part of everyday life throughout our community
Our Values:
Musical excellence & outstanding musicians
Unique artistic collaborations
Sustainability through organizational excellence
Innovative symphonic music and learning experiences
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Our Mission: To serve our community through outstanding musical listening and learning experiences
Our Vision: Symphonic music is a part of everyday life throughout our community
Our Values:
Musical excellence & outstanding musicians
Unique artistic collaborations
Sustainability through organizational excellence
Innovative symphonic music and learning experiences
Continually expanding a diverse audience
Our History:
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's history begins with its founder, Mrs. Leta G. Snow, local civic leader and future founder of the national League of American Orchestras.
Mrs. Snow felt that a local symphony orchestra was essential for developing a community with an attractive quality of life.
The KSO’s first concert, featuring an all-volunteer orchestra, was on December 21, 1921 at the Masonic Temple under conductor Chester Z. Bronson. Now, 100 years later, the KSO is achieving artistic and institutional growth and excitement with more than 80 professional musicians under the leadership of Music Director Julian Kuerti (appointed in 2018). What began as one woman’s dream a century ago has become, through the unwavering support of the Kalamazoo community, an integral part of the region’s cultural life.
Today, the KSO makes symphonic music a part of everyday life, sharing lifelong musical experiences and learning throughout our community. We are on the stage—and online—actively collaborating with other Kalamazoo area organizations to inspire, care for, educate, and connect people through the arts.
Please visit us online at: KalamazooSymphony.com