The flagship program of our KSO Brass Quintet (2 trumpets, trombone, french horn, and tuba), this is truly a carnival that celebrates the sounds, squawks, and swells of the animal kingdom! Featuring poetry by Jack Prelutsky and music by Camille Saint-Saëns, you will meet the regal lion, lumbering tortoise, elegant swan, and many more. This...
Trumpets and tubas and horns, oh my! The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra brings a Brass Quintet to the Binder Park Zoo for an evening of music, storytelling, and howling good fun. Alongside a soundtrack for your summer safari, you can hear Carnival of the Animals, a story where the music brings the animals to life! Bring...
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra presents the Instrument Zoo! Come learn about the different woodwind and percussion instruments the KSO uses and experience how they work up close. You will get hands-on experience with a variety of instruments. Maybe you’ll discover a hidden musical talent! All ages. No registration required.
Kalamazoo Symphony musicians are heading to Vicksburg! Join us in the Vicksburg Performing Arts Center for a free performance featuring the music of Mozart, a Musical Storybook, and a performance with students from the Vicksburg Choir. 6 P.M. | Pre-concert activities 7 P.M. | Concert Starts Click here to reserve your free tickets.
Storybook: Berlioz the Bear Zum, zum, buzz.... zum, zum, buzz... What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers...
Presented by Connecting Chords Music Festival, Syrian-born singer Lubana Al-Quntar performs with Kalamazoo College's Bayati Ensemble, students from the Symphony's after-school music education program Orchestra Rouh, and the Kalamazoo-based Bahar Ensemble. Born in Syria, Lubana Al-Quntar began singing at an early age and had an unusual gift for singing challenging sung poetry from childhood. Today...
Our Musical Storybooks program is the perfect way to introduce audiences to live music. It presents favorite storybooks alongside great music performed by Symphony musicians. Each storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. Registration is required. Please reach out to the Alma Powell Library...
Season presented by Zhang Financial and sponsored by Stryker and Greenleaf Trust
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