by Teresa Griffith | Nov 20, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season, Outreach Events
Our 59th season is in full swing, and so are our outreach activities! September 2017 brought the addition of double bassist Gay Lee Ludwig-Bonney to the KCCO outreach duo of Jennifer Mitchell, violinist, and Don Goldenbaum, violist. The trio performed and interacted...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 20, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season, Outreach Events, Petting Zoo
We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout for our second concert of the 2017-2018 season and our Fourth Annual Instrument Petting Zoo! Our Friday night concert was well attended – a packed house! After a performance by talented young musicians from the...
by Teresa Griffith | Oct 23, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season
KCCO has officially kicked off our 59th season! For those who missed our first concert – Bold, Brass & Brahms – here’s just a small sample. The video features guest soloist Keith Stanfield. Video courtesy of Gary Rohman Photography....
by Teresa Griffith | Oct 16, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season, Outreach Events, Petting Zoo
Fourth Annual Instrument Petting Zoo Our Instrument Petting Zoo for children has grown each year, and we expect this year to be better than ever! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. The Petting Zoo gives kids the opportunity...
by Teresa Griffith | Sep 5, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season
The first concert of our 2017-2018 season is just over a month away! Bold, Brass & Brahms Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church Dr. Chris Kelts, Conductor Repertoire Hungarian March Berlioz Violin Concerto in D Major Brahms Symphony No. 3...
by Teresa Griffith | Jul 13, 2017 | Educational Series, Outreach Events
April was a busy month for KCCO’s Don Goldenbaum and Jennifer Mitchell as they performed for and interacted with 245 elementary students at three local schools: Sunflower Elementary School in Shawnee Mission and, in Missouri, the Woodland Early Learning Center...
by Teresa Griffith | Jul 12, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season
Band of Angels is a collects music instruments and provides them to children in need for free so they can join band and orchestra programs. They also provide scholarships for area children to attend summer music camp. And, this November, Band of Angels will provide...
by Teresa Griffith | Jul 10, 2017 | Meet the Orchestra
KCCO recently welcomed the return of Dr. Christopher Kelts as Music Director, so we would like to officially reintroduce him to you! Be sure to check out his Facebook page as well. Christopher Kelts is the new Director of Orchestral Studies and Assistant Professor of...
by Teresa Griffith | Jun 19, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season, News
Save the dates! Planning for the 59th season is well underway, and the concert dates have been set! Look for information on the program for each concert in the next few days. Classical Series: Bold, Brass and Brahms Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:30pm Pre-Concert...
by Teresa Griffith | Jun 12, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season
KCCO is auditioning amazing musicians for our 59th season! Saturday, August 26, 2017 (Reserve your space by Friday, August 11) 10:00am – 3:30pm (Audition Time will be Assigned) Atonement Lutheran Church (directions) Current Openings: Bassoon Section First...
