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SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Kids In Tune Winter Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Kalamazoo Kids in Tune and Orchestra Rouh will perform in their free Winter Showcase concert at Loy Norrix High School’s Kasdorf Auditorium on Monday\, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. \nThis performance is an opportunity for families and the community to hear what our elementary and secondary students have been working on so far this school year. Join us for tunes by Beethoven\, The Rahbani Brothers\, Michael Jackson\, and more!  \nThis is a free concert and tickets are not required. \nWorking closely with Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)\, the Symphony offers Kalamazoo Kids in Tune\, a free\, innovative after-school music\, orchestra\, and youth development program at KPS Woods Lake Elementary and Milwood Magnet School.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/kkit-winter-showcase/
LOCATION:Loy Norrix High School\, 606 E Kilgore Rd\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T211454Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Central Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. \nRegistration is required. \n________________ \nStorybook: Berlioz the Bear \nZum\, zum\, buzz…. zum\, zum\, buzz… \nWhat’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. \nTime 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? \nFeaturing 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! \nAdd to
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-central-branch-kalamazoo-public-library/
LOCATION:Central Branch\, 315 S Rose St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240930T174555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T181309Z
UID:6986-1731438000-1731441600@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Free Community Concert | First Presbyterian Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free concert at Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church! \nPROGRAM: \nMichael Daugherty | Diamond in the Rough \nFranz Schubert | String Quartet No. 13 in A minor\, “Rosamunde” \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Oboe Quintet in C minor \nTickets are required for this performance. Click here to reserve your tickets!
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/community-concert-november/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church\, 321 W South St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240920T142837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T142837Z
UID:6905-1731146400-1731148200@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo | Coldwater Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/instrument-petting-zoo-coldwater-library/
LOCATION:Coldwater Library Branch\, 10 E Chicago St\, Coldwater\, MI\, 49036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240919T211211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T211211Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Washington Square Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. \nRegistration is required. \n________________ \nStorybook: Berlioz the Bear \nZum\, zum\, buzz…. zum\, zum\, buzz… \nWhat’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. \nTime 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? \nFeaturing 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! \nAdd to
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-washington-square-branch-kalamazoo-public-library-2/
LOCATION:Washington Square Branch\, 1244 Portage Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240919T210801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T211011Z
UID:6886-1731058200-1731060000@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Washington Square Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. \nRegistration is required. \n________________ \nStorybook: Berlioz the Bear \nZum\, zum\, buzz…. zum\, zum\, buzz… \nWhat’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. \nTime 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? \nFeaturing 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!
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-washington-square-branch-kalamazoo-public-library/
LOCATION:Washington Square Branch\, 1244 Portage Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T202843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T210348Z
UID:5184-1730975400-1730977200@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Oshtemo Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. \nRegistration is required. \nGiraffes Can’t Dance w/ String Quartet and Percussion  \nThe 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.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-oshtemo-branch-2/
LOCATION:Oshtemo Branch – Kalamazoo Public Library\, 7265 W Main St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Musical Storybooks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240903T184001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T210319Z
UID:5425-1729852200-1729852200@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Alma Powell Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. \nRegistration is required. Please reach out to the Alma Powell Library Branch. \nStorybook: Berlioz the Bear  \nZum\, zum\, buzz…. zum\, zum\, buzz…  \nWhat’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.  \nTime 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?  \nFeaturing 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!
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-alma-powell-2/
LOCATION:Northside Association for Community Development\, 612 N. Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Musical Storybooks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T202600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T210303Z
UID:5179-1729848600-1729850400@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Alma Powell Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach storybook program includes a narrated story told with music and interactive learning led by Symphony musicians and staff. \nRegistration is required. Please reach out to the Alma Powell Library Branch. \nStorybook: Berlioz the Bear  \nZum\, zum\, buzz…. zum\, zum\, buzz…  \nWhat’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.  \nTime 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?  \nFeaturing 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!
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-alma-powell-1/
LOCATION:Northside Association for Community Development\, 612 N. Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Musical Storybooks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T201816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203020Z
UID:5174-1729796400-1729801800@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Orchestra Rouh and Bayati Ensemble Concert
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBorn 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. \nThis is a ticketed event.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/orchestra-rouh-concert-fall/
LOCATION:Stetson Chapel – Kalamazoo College\, 1200 Academy St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T201141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T210208Z
UID:5171-1729765800-1729769400@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | Oshtemo Branch - Kalamazoo Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Storybook: Berlioz the Bear  \nZum\, zum\, buzz…. zum\, zum\, buzz…  \nWhat’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.  \nTime 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?  \nFeaturing 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!  \nRegistration required through the Oshtemo Library Branch.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-oshtemo/
LOCATION:Oshtemo Branch – Kalamazoo Public Library\, 7265 W Main St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Musical Storybooks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T200547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T180910Z
UID:5166-1728586800-1728590400@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:KSO In Your Community | Vicksburg
DESCRIPTION:Kalamazoo Symphony musicians are heading to Vicksburg! \nJoin 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. \n6 P.M. | Pre-concert activities\n7 P.M. | Concert Starts \nClick here to reserve your free tickets.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/kso-in-your-community-vicksburg/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Performing Arts Center\, 501 E Hwy St\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,KSO In Your Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T200030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203207Z
UID:5163-1728489600-1728493200@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo | Allegan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/instrument-petting-zoo-allegan/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Instrument Petting Zoo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T195149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T183820Z
UID:5154-1726405200-1726414200@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:KSO at Binder Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Trumpets and tubas and horns\, oh my! \nThe 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. \nThis partnership performance is sponsored by Zhang Financial. \nAdmission to the Zoo is required for entry.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/kso-at-binder-park-zoo/
LOCATION:Binder Park Zoo\, 7400 Division Dr\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T163200
CREATED:20240828T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T195156Z
UID:5147-1726308000-1726309800@kalamazoosymphony.com
SUMMARY:Musical Storybook | The Huss Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is free; tickets are not required.
URL:https://kalamazoosymphony.com/event/musical-storybook-huss-project/
LOCATION:The Huss Project\, 1008 8th St\, Three Rivers\, MI\, 49093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Musical Storybooks
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