Youth Soloists in Concert allows advanced student performers, selected by audition, to be a soloist with the KSO during the Youth Concert. This initiative integrates musical experiences with the school core academic curriculum in three Kalamazoo Public Schools. The theme provides a link between many fields of study in the curriculum. This collaborative program brings quality musical experiences that are designed to link music with other curricular areas in Comstock East, Portage Moorsbridge, and Kalamazoo West Christian Elementary Schools. Experiences include visits in the classrooms from KSO musicians, KSO Ensemble performances, Gilmore Pizzazz Concerts, Family Discovery tickets, teacher night at KSO, and more.
Young people can now hear and see a professional orchestra at work.
Student groups with their music teachers may attend selected rehearsals of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Free with registration. Scholarships Scholarships for private lessons are awarded to talented and motivated young musicians with economic need. Community Service Recital and Programs Recitals and programs reach out to our greater community by bringing KSO musicians to senior centers, retirement homes, churches, and other venues.