by Teresa Griffith | Jun 6, 2017 | 2017-2018 Season, News, Orchestra News, Press Clippings
The Kansas City Civic Orchestra is pleased to welcome conductor Christopher Kelts back to the position of Music Director. After serving with KCCO for seven and a half years, Kelts resigned from the organization in December 2015 after accepting the position of Director...
by Teresa Griffith | Mar 6, 2017 | Meet the Orchestra, Musician Spotlight, Orchestra News
Mark Lauer is a graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. (B.M Performance 2015) He is currently completing a Performer’s Certificate at UMKC while maintaining an active performance schedule as the principal bassoonist with...
by Teresa Griffith | Mar 2, 2017 | 2016-2017 Season
Introducing Miss Alice Guo, winner of the Young Artist Concerto Competition! Alice is a 14-year old Overland Park native. When she was in the 4th grade she, along with the other students in her class, was introduced to the various stringed instruments. She...
by Teresa Griffith | Feb 27, 2017 | Press Clippings
KCCO Board President Marcia Barber and Outreach Coordinator Don Goldenbaum were featured on the KC Cares radio program. Click here to listen.
by Teresa Griffith | Jan 24, 2017 | 2016-2017 Season
Our first concert of 2017 is coming up soon! Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran Church Pre-Concert Talk, 6:45pm Atonement Lutheran Church Roman Carnival Overture – Hector Berlioz Capriccio Italian – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony in D Minor...
by Teresa Griffith | Dec 13, 2016 | Press Clippings
By Anthony Rodgers Mon, Dec 12, 2016 Now in its 58th consecutive season, the Kansas City Civic Orchestra is a staple of the community music scene in the greater KC area, and their annual holiday concert series is no exception. Under the direction of Michael Mapp, the...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 29, 2016 | 2016-2017 Season, News
Celebrate the season with KCCO! Our Sounds of the Season concert features holiday favorites like White Christmas, Silver Bells, and our annual performance of Sleigh Ride, featuring a guest conductor from our audience! Sounds of the Season Concert Friday, December 9...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 20, 2016 | 2016-2017 Season, News
KCCO is excited to announce our 2017 Young Artist Concerto Competition! The Concerto Competition gives KCCO the opportunity to engage with and support young musicians in the Kansas City area. The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to perform with the...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 15, 2016 | Press Clippings
By Christopher Gage Mon, Nov 14, 2016 Composers have often looked to the animal realm for inspiration. On Friday night, the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Mapp, presented a concert comprising animal-themed works as part of their pops...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 11, 2016 | 2016-2017 Season, Educational Series, News, Press Clippings
Thank you to the Barstow School for letting our musicians come and share their love of music with your students! YOUNG LEARNERS FEEL THE MUSIC 10/21/2016 Early childhood and lower school students experienced music with their ears, eyes— and hands—during a visit from...
