Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra

Musical Storybook | Central Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
2024-11-13 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Central Branch, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
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.
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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 the mule and his bandwagon full of musicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can’t rescue the bandwagon, who can?
Featuring a string quartet and the music of Pachelbel’s Canon, plenty of sound effects, and a couple of surprises, Berlioz the Bear will leave you cheering and wanting more!
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Free Community Concert | First Presbyterian Church
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church, 321 W South St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Join us for a free concert at Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church!
PROGRAM:
Michael Daugherty | Diamond in the Rough
Franz Schubert | String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, “Rosamunde”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Oboe Quintet in C minor
Tickets are required for this performance. Click here to reserve your tickets!

Instrument Petting Zoo | Coldwater Library
2024-11-09 10:00 - 10:30 | Coldwater Library Branch, 10 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI, 49036, United States
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! Fun for all ages.
No registration required.

Musical Storybook | Washington Square Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
2024-11-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States

Musical Storybook | Washington Square Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
2024-11-08 09:30 - 10:00 | Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
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.
________________
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 the mule and his bandwagon full of musicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can’t rescue the bandwagon, who can?
Featuring a string quartet and the music of Pachelbel’s Canon, plenty of sound effects, and a couple of surprises, Berlioz the Bear will leave you cheering and wanting more!

Musical Storybook | Oshtemo Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
2024-11-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Oshtemo Branch – Kalamazoo Public Library, 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
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.
Giraffes Can’t Dance w/ String Quartet and Percussion
The story follows our giraffe hero, Gerald, as he learns to dance to his own music. Performed by a String Quartet with Percussion, this program has a variety of music that will appeal to the whole family. Props and a call to retell the story with the group are always a hit.

Musical Storybook | Alma Powell Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
2024-10-25 10:30, 2024-10-25 09:30 - 10:00 | Northside Association for Community Development, 612 N. Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
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 Branch.
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 the mule and his bandwagon full of musicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can’t rescue the bandwagon, who can?
Featuring a string quartet and the music of Pachelbel’s Canon, plenty of sound effects, and a couple of surprises, Berlioz the Bear will leave you cheering and wanting more!

Orchestra Rouh and Bayati Ensemble Concert
2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Stetson Chapel – Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006, United States
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 Lubana performs a wide a range of repertoire within the Arab music canon which include music from the classical, contemporary, folk, and pop genres. Her expressive voice allows her to add luster and richness to the various singing styles.
This is a ticketed event.

Musical Storybook | Oshtemo Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
2024-10-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Oshtemo Branch – Kalamazoo Public Library, 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
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 the mule and his bandwagon full of musicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can’t rescue the bandwagon, who can?
Featuring a string quartet and the music of Pachelbel’s Canon, plenty of sound effects, and a couple of surprises, Berlioz the Bear will leave you cheering and wanting more!
Registration required through the Oshtemo Library Branch.

KSO In Your Community | Vicksburg
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Vicksburg Performing Arts Center, 501 E Hwy St, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
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.

Instrument Petting Zoo | Allegan
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
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.

KSO at Binder Park Zoo
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI, 49014, United States
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 your friends or the whole family for a roaring good time.
This partnership performance is sponsored by Zhang Financial.
Admission to the Zoo is required for entry.

Musical Storybook | The Huss Project
2024-09-14 10:00 - 10:30 | The Huss Project, 1008 8th St, Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
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 event is free; tickets are not required.
