Kansas City Symphony
Address:
Kansas City Symphony
1703 Wyandotte, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone:
(816) 471-1100 fax (816) 471-0976
www.kcsymphony.org
Contacts:
Stephanie Brimhall, Education Manager
sbrimhall@kcsymphony.org
(816) 218-2639
Owen Craig, Education Ticketing Coordinator
ocraig@kcsymphony.org
(816) 218-2609
More Info:
The Kansas City Symphony (KCS) was founded by R. Crosby Kemper, Jr., in 1982, just months after the dissolution of the Kansas City Philharmonic. Under Kemper's leadership, the founding trustees of the Symphony created a sound structure for the Board and established the initial endowment. Today, the KCS is a major force in the cultural life of Kansas City and the region.
Now under the dynamic leadership of acclaimed Music Director Michael Stern, the Kansas City Symphony has experienced impressive artistic growth through its history and under the batons of Russell Patterson (1982-1986), William McGlaughlin (1986-1997), and Anne Manson (1998-2003). Aram Demirjian, Associate Conductor, conducts the Family and Pops Series. Charles Bruffy is the Director of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus.
The Kansas City Symphony serves a metropolitan population of 1.8 million people. The orchestra's 80 full-time musicians are area residents and vital contributors to the artistic life of Kansas City. During its 42-week season, the Symphony performs a wide variety of subscription, educational, touring and outreach concerts. In addition, the KCS performs with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Kansas City Ballet.
