Bringing Music to All Ages

With a wide variety of music education and community offerings, we are committed to engaging with audiences of all ages. Through school music education programs, community collaborations, family events, and many other unique offerings, we not only share great symphonic music but invite YOU to join in making it!

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Impact

Every season, KSO education and community programs reach more than 35,000 audience members throughout Southwest Michigan.

Audience Members
mom watches as daughter learns to play drums at family discovery concert for all ages

Jane Rooks Ross
& Barry Ross

Family Discovery Concerts

All Ages | Symphonic music for the entire family

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Kalamazoo
Kids in Tune

Grades 3-12 | After-school orchestra program

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KSO In Your Community

All Ages | Concerts throughout Southwest Michigan

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KSO
On The Go

Grades K-12 | In-school music education program

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Leta G. Snow

Instrument Petting Zoo

All Ages | Fun, hands-on musical instrument exploration

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Marvelous
Music

Pre-K | Music for preschool growth & development

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Musical
Storybooks

All Ages | Storytime with live music

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Orchestra
Rouh

Grades K-12 | After-school orchestra program

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Partner
Schools

Grades K-12 | In-School music education program

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Youth
Concerts

Grades K – Young Adults | Free, school-day symphony orchestra concert

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Jane Rooks Ross
& Barry Ross

Youth Soloist Competition

Grades 12 & Under | Competition for advanced music students

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Questions?

Reach out to our Education Team to learn more about any of our music education & community programs!