Kentucky Symphony Orchestra

The Boy Band Diaries - Tower Park- Livestream
2021-09-05 19:30 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
The Boy Band Diaries
7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021
*Live from Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY *
The No Promises Vocal Band joins the KSO’s 21-pc. studio orchestra for a chronological survey of nearly a century of tunes by famous “boy bands.” From the Ink Spots, Beach Boys and Temptations to Alabama, Boys II Men and NSYNC, the lush vocal harmonies are heard backed by high-octane instrumental forces (See playlist below)
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No Promises Vocal band
Joshua Steele, tenor
Kyle Karnes, tenor
Noah Berry, tenor
Ryan Strand, tenor
David Baum, baritone
Jeff Grooms, baritone
Tim Ovia, bass
Deondra Means, bass
Nat Comisar, bass

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On the Program
Recorded by Title

Dixie Hummingbirds
I Looked Down the Line

The Ink Spots
Java Jive

The Hi-Los
Goody Goody

The Beach Boys
Fun, Fun, Fun

The Statler Brothers
King of the Road

CSNY
Helplessly Hoping

The Jackson 5
I Want You Back

The Temptations
Just My Imagination

The Four Seasons
Who Loves You

Earth Wind & Fire
Fantasy

The Spinners
Cupid

Alabama
Mountain Men

Toto
Rosanna

Take 6
Gold Mine

Medley

New Edition
Boyz II Men
All-4-One
Hanson
98 Degrees
Backstreet Boys
NSYNC
Mr. Telephone Man
End of the Road
I Swear
MmmBop
The Hardest Thing
I Want It That Way
Bye, Bye, Bye

Home Free/
Oak Ridge Boys
Elvira

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Who Spiked the Symphony- Live Stream
2021-08-08 19:30 - 2021-08-19 12:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Who Spiked the Symphony?

7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021
Recorded Live from Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY

In the 1940s and 50s, percussionist Spike Jones and his City Slickers were heard on the radio, recordings, on tour, and eventually via their own television show. The cast were all great musicians and zany comics. No music escaped their parodies — pop, jazz, country and classical music. New Orleans percussionist/entertainer, Carl Mack plays Spikes’ original tuned cowbells, car horns, and kooky instruments, as KSO musicians and performers mock opera, historical figures, sporting events and songs with wacky antics.

There is no fee to access this concert. Contributions are greatly appreciated. Your generosity helps keep the music playing!
Support the KSO
Learn more about the program — the playlist, artists bios and more (click to view)!
View Digital Playbill

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Register below for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 30th Anniversary season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $475. A $25 Kroger gift card drawing will be held Wednesday at noon, August 11, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Sept 10th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
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Who Spiked the Symphony - Tower Park
2021-08-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Who Spiked the Symphony?

7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021
Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY
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The KSO kills the classics with zany comedy bits and parodies with glugs, burps, breaking glass and clean fun for the whole family (especially grandparents).
In the 1940s and 50s, percussionist Spike Jones and his City Slickers were heard on the radio, recordings, on tour, and eventually via their own television show. The cast were all great musicians and zany comics. No music escaped their parodies — pop, jazz, country and classical music. New Orleans percussionist/entertainer, Carl Mack plays Spikes’ original tuned cowbells, car horns, and kooky instruments, as KSO musicians and performers mock opera, historical figures, sporting events and songs with wacky antics. The KSO is the only group who recreates Spike Jones’ original works live (see playlist below).

Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Concessions will be available. Parking is free but limited.
There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions. Your generosity keeps the music playing.
Support the KSO
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Spike JonesDMN ARCHIVES
Register now to receive concert up-dates and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 30th Anniversary season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $475. A $25 gift card drawing (Kroger or UDF) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Sept 10th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
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For those considered to be at risk because of health or age, sickness, or exposure to COVID-19, the performance will be streamed live at 7:30 p.m. Seniors and others who wish to avoid crowds are invited to attend the 10 a.m. Saturday August 7 dress rehearsal at Devou Park (all pieces may not be played uninterrupted).

If you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone in the last 48 hours who is sick with COVID-19, please stay home and enjoy the performance live-stream.

On the Program –
Click to listen to a playlist of the evenings program.

Farandole / Hall of the Mt. King ‡
Shh, Harry’s Odd (Scheherazade) *
Cocktails for Two *‡
Morpheus †
Man on the Flying Trapeze †
Alto, Baritone and Bass †
Holiday for Strings *
Der Fuehrer’s Face †
Dance of the Hours *
Bizet / Grieg
Rimsky-Korsakov
Johnston / Coslow
Offenbach / Maxwell
Leybourne / Lyle
Maxwell
Rose
Oliver / Jones
Ponchielli

Intermission

Rhapsody from Hunger(y) (Goose to the Ballet Russe) *
Fiddle Faddle †
Charlestono Mio †
Chloe *
None But the Lonely Heart †
That Old Black Magic *
Pal Yat Chee (Pagliacci) †
Clink Clink Another Drink †
William Tell ‡
Arrangers: Carl Brandt* Terry LaBolt† Tom Roberts ‡
Brahms / Jones
Anderson / Maxwell
Rotello / Kaydan
Daniels / Khan
Tchaikovsky
Arlen / Mercer
Leoncavallo
Carling / Ohman
Rossini

For more information, call (859) 431-6216.

Who Spiked the Symphony- Devou Park
2021-08-07 19:30 | Devou Park Amphitheater, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
Who Spiked the Symphony?

7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021
Devou Park, Covington KY
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The KSO kills the classics with zany comedy bits and parodies with glugs, burps, breaking glass and clean fun for the whole family (especially grandparents).

In the 1940s and 50s, percussionist Spike Jones and his City Slickers were heard on the radio, recordings, on tour, and eventually via their own television show. The cast were all great musicians and zany comics. No music escaped their parodies — pop, jazz, country and classical music. New Orleans percussionist/entertainer, Carl Mack plays Spikes’ original tuned cowbells, car horns, and kooky instruments, as KSO musicians and performers mock opera, historical figures, sporting events and songs with wacky antics. The KSO is the only group who recreates Spike Jones’ original works live (see playlist below).

The TANK Shuttle will depart every half hour from Covington Catholic High School on Dixie Highway starting at 6 p.m., for $1 each way. Masks must be worn on the bus per current TSA health regulations.
Seniors and others who wish to avoid crowds are invited to attend the Saturday 10:00 a.m. dress rehearsal at Devou Park (all pieces may not be played uninterrupted).
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Concessions will be available. Parking is free but limited.

There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we encourage and appreciate contributions. Your generosity keeps the music playing. Support the KSO View Digital Program
Spike JonesDMN ARCHIVES
Register now to receive concert up-dates and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 30th Anniversary season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $475. A $25 gift card drawing (Kroger or UDF) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Sept 10th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
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This concert is sponsored by

If you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone in the last 48 hours who is sick with COVID-19, please stay home. The performance will be streamed live on this website, on August 8 at 7:30 p.m.
On the Program –
Click to listen to a playlist of the evenings program.

Farandole / Hall of the Mt. King ‡
Shh, Harry’s Odd (Scheherazade) *
Cocktails for Two *‡
Morpheus †
Man on the Flying Trapeze †
Alto, Baritone and Bass †
Holiday for Strings *
Der Fuehrer’s Face †
Dance of the Hours *
Bizet / Grieg
Rimsky-Korsakov
Johnston / Coslow
Offenbach / Maxwell
Leybourne / Lyle
Maxwell
Rose
Oliver / Jones
Ponchielli

Intermission

Rhapsody from Hunger(y) (Goose to the Ballet Russe) *
Fiddle Faddle †
Charlestono Mio †
Chloe *
None But the Lonely Heart †
That Old Black Magic *
Pal Yat Chee (Pagliacci) †
Clink Clink Another Drink †
William Tell ‡
Arrangers: Carl Brandt* Terry LaBolt† Tom Roberts ‡
Brahms / Jones
Anderson / Maxwell
Rotello / Kaydan
Daniels / Khan
Tchaikovsky
Arlen / Mercer
Leoncavallo
Carling / Ohman
Rossini

For more information, call (859) 431-6216.

Hornucopia - Live Stream
2021-07-12 19:30 - 2021-07-17 23:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Hornucopia (A ’70s Trumpet-palooza)

Recorded Live 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021

Back in the 1970s trumpeters Doc Severinsen, Maynard Ferguson, Don Ellis, Bill Chase and Chuck Mangione were hitting the pop, rock and jazz charts and appearing on national television shows with big band and combo acts that took trumpet playing to new virtuosic and stratospheric heights. These are the musicians who inspired trumpet players over the last several decades, including the talented trumpeters assembled to play this program — Matthew Anklan, Joshua Kauffman, Rob Parton, Hank Mautner and John Zappa.
There is no fee to access this concert. However, we greatly appreciate contributions. Your generosity helps keep the music playing.
Support the KSO
Learn more about the program — the playlist, artists bios and more (click to view)!
View Digital Program
Click “Watch” button to view concert.

Register below for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card plus a pair of tickets to the KSO’s entire 30th Anniversary season (5 concerts Oct – May) — a total value of $475. A $25 gift card drawing (Kroger, UDF, Walmart) will be held five days after each Summer program, and the grand prize winner will be chosen on Sept 10th. To enter the drawing, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
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A Rat-Pack Reboot
2021-05-15 19:30 - 2021-05-22 19:30 | Newport Car Barn, 1102 Brighton St, Newport, KY, 41071, United States
A Rat Pack Reboot
A real clam bake with Frank, Dean and Sammy

Performed live — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021
Location: Newport Car Barn, 1102 Brighton St, Newport, KY 41071
Classic entertainers seldom travel in packs, but the mid 1950s through the 1970s produced a triumvirate of singers who lit up every room and every stage on which they appeared. The KSO closes its 29th season with classics by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Vocalist perform enduring hits by some of the greatest entertainer-crooners of the 20th century. Authentic orchestrations by Nelson Riddle, Victor Young and others will be performed by the KSO along with some of the region’s finest studio musicians.
The hits just keep coming —
“Come Fly With Me”
“That’s Amore”
“Birth of the Blues”
“Fly Me to the Moon”
“What Kind of Fool am I”
“You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You”
and many more!
“Wow-ee wow-wow!”
Tickets – $35
Virtual tickets available with unlimited access for 60 days.

All sales subject to credit card merchant fee 3.5%.
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2021 Rare Bourbon Raffle Results
2021-05-08 21:00 - 2021-06-07 23:59 | KSO Adminstrative Offices, 540 Linden Avenue, Newport, KY, 41071, United States
Click image to watch live drawing.
Thank you to all those who supported the KSO’s Annual Rare Bourbon raffle.
Held 9:00 – 9:30 p.m. EST, Saturday, May 8, 2021
Congratulations to Ariel Cohen winner of the full 6 bottle set of Rip and Pappy Van Winkle — including 10, 12, 13(Rye), 15, 20, and 23 yr!

For a list of all winners/bourbons please click here.

40 Bourbons/ 40 Winners Raffle
For a list of all winners/bourbons please click here.

All winners will notified via email regarding pick-up Sunday May 9, 2021.

Thank you again to all those who have purchased tickets in support of attractive, accessible and affordable programs offered throughout our community!

Each Spring our Bourbon Barrel Ball raffle features rare and hard to find bourbons, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, or sign up for email notification regarding next year’s event.

Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc. Charitable Gaming License number ORG0002704

Special thanks to KSO 2021 Bourbon Raffle Sponsor:

Czech it Out
2021-03-06 19:30 - 2021-03-08 19:30 | Verst Group Logistics, 1985 International Way, Hebron, KY, 41048, United States
Czech it Out
All Dvorak

***** VIRTUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE *****
Performed live 7:30 Saturday, March 6, 2021 —— Virtual tickets available until Monday March 8, 2021 at 7pm
Recorded at Verst Group Logistic Warehouse — 1985 International Way, Hebron KY 41048
The KSO offers two works of Antonin Dvorak. His Seventh Symphony opens the program followed by his famous Cello Concerto performed by local prodigy —14-year old Miriam K. Smith. Miriam has been featured with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra and other orchestras throughout the country. Miriam makes her KSO debut with her first performance of the Dvorak Concerto. Such youth, talent, commitment and passion on display bodes well for the lasting legacy of great music.
Click to read – Press release

Antonin Dvorak
Symphony No. 7

Cello Concerto in b minor
Miriam K. Smith, Cello

“… brilliant …”— The Washington

Learn more about Miriam K. Smith — click here.
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Note: The KSO follows Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” requirements;
– physical distancing (six (6) feet or more)
– Face masks are required
– Hand sanitizer provided.
-Stay home if you are sick, or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 48 hours.
For more information, visit https://kyso.org/re-opening.

Welcome Bach
2021-01-30 19:30 | Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral, 325 W 8th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Welcome Bach
The Best of the Bach Boys

7:30 Saturday, January 30, 2021
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica, Cincinnati, OH
Jennifer King, Flute
The KSO rings in 2021 featuring the music of Johann Sebastian (Dad) and his talented sons Johann Christian, Wilhelm Friedemann and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. KSO Principal Flute, Jennifer King performs C.P.E. Bach’s Concerto in A minor and joins KSO concertmaster Manami White and harpsichordist Michael Unger for J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. (Read complete press release here)

J.S. Bach
Orchestral Suite No. 3

C. P. E. Bach
Flute Concerto in A minor

J.C. Bach
Il Tutore e la Pupilia Overture
Listen to Playlist here.

W.F. Bach
Sinfonia in D major

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

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Every ticket purchased, automatically provides access to the virtual stream (and archived performance).
Available approximately three weeks prior to each concert.
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Note: The KSO follows Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” requirements;
– physical distancing (six (6) feet or more)
– Face masks are required at all times
– Hand sanitizer provided.
– Please stay home if you are sick, or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 48 hours. For more information, visit https://kyso.org/re-opening.

L'Opera Famiglia
2020-11-21 19:30 | Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral, 325 W 8th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
L’Opera Famiglia
Two Couples – Great Arias, Duets, and More

7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, Cincinnati, OH
Two married opera singing couples — Sandra Lopez & Stuart Neill and Stacey Rishoi & Gustav Andreassen —join the KSO to share an evening of favorite operatic and sacred arias and duets by Boito, Handel, Mozart, Offenbach, Puccini and Verdi. Highlights include the final scene from Act I of La Boheme, powerful Verdi arias, the quartet from Rigoletto and of course “Nesun dorma”.

Think of it as All in the Family — The Musical in Italian, French, English and German. Read complete press release for bios and program list.
Click to listen to the evening’s musical selections playlist.

Giacomo Meyerbeer
“Coronation March”
Le Prophete

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“La ci darem la mano”
Don Giovanni

Arrigo Boito
“L’altra notte in fondo al mare”
Mefistofele

Mozart
“O Wie will ich triumfieren”
Abduction from the Seraglio

Jacques Offenbach
“C’est l’amour vainqueur”
Les Contes d’ Hoffmann

Giacomo Puccini
Final Scene Act I
La Boheme

Giuseppi Verdi
Il lacerato spirito”
Simon Boccanegra

César Franck
“Panis Angelicus”
Mass op. 12

Verdi
“Ingemisco”
Requiem

Verdi
“Ave Maria”
Otello

Pietro Mascagni
“Intermezzo”
Cavalleria Rusticana

Verdi
“Bella figlia dell’amore”
Rigoletto

Puccini
“Nessun dorma”
Turandot

Single Tickets $35.00 — whether attending live in-person or virtually from home. Your general admission ticket, delivered electronically, includes a seat in the hall or a key code to watch from home.
Single tickets go on sale three weeks before each program.
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Note: The KSO follows Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” requirements;
– physical distancing (six (6) feet or more)
– Face masks are required
– Hand sanitizer provided.
-Stay home if you are sick, or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 48 hours. For more information, visit https://kyso.org/re-opening.

Strings Noir
2020-10-31 19:30 | Verst Group Logistics, 1985 International Way, Hebron, KY, 41048, United States
Strings Noir

Atmospheric string classics for All-Hallows Eve

7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020
Verst Group Logistics 1985 International Way, Hebron, Ky.
The KSO string section opens the orchestra’s 29th season with brooding fatalism and menace in an industrial warehouse on All Hallows Eve. Experience the virtual painting by Geff Strik, of Verklärte Nacht (transfigured night) inspired by Richard Dehmel’s poem and Arnold Schoenberg’s tone poem of the same title, as it is projected above the orchestra, combining visual and musical art. (Preview below)
Click to read the entire Strings Noir press release.

Ottorino Respighi
Ancient Airs and Dances Suite 3

Arnold Schönberg
Verklärte Nacht
featuring the art of Geff Strik, visual arts in Residence at the Florida Orchestra

Bernard Hermann
Suite from Psycho

Ludwig van Beethoven
Grosse Fuge

Single Tickets $35.00 — whether attending live in-person or virtually from home. Your general admission ticket, delivered electronically, includes a seat in the hall or a key code to watch from home.
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Note: The KSO follows Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” requirements;
– physical distancing (six (6) feet or more)
– Face masks are required
– Hand sanitizer provided.
-Stay home if you are sick, or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 48 hours. For more information, visit https://kyso.org/re-opening.

Back In My Day Education Virtual Concert
2020-10-20 10:10 - 11:45 | Seven Hills Church, 7300 Turway Rd., Florence, KY, 41042, United States
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is pleased to offer the “Back in My Day” Education Concert virtually. Click the Watch Now button below to start.
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We’d love to hear from students! Send your comments to info@kyso.org or PO Box 72810, Newport KY 41072.
Teachers please complete the short post concert survey at your earliest convenience.
The 2021-22 Education Series is generously supported by the Charles H. Dater Foundation, and the Andrew Jergens Foundation. Annual support is also provided by ArtsWave and the Kentucky Arts Council, the state art agency supports the KSO with state tax dollars and federal funding from the NEA.
Special thanks to 7 Hills Church and their production team!

Re-Opening
2020-09-24 - 2020-11-01 | Verst Group Logistics, 1985 International Way, Hebron, KY, 41048, United States
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Re-Opens

Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our community members. We take seriously our responsibility as a civic institution that serves the public good. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the KSO temporarily closed between March 13 and June 30, 2020. The KSO Board of Directors believes that health and safety are important factors in striving to meet our goals. The KSO’s mission is to culturally enrich, educate and entertain the residents of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati through unique and innovative presentations designed to make symphonic music:
Attractive: Presenting creative programming in a continually evolving and entertaining format appealing to a socially diverse audience;
Accessible: Eliminating traditional (real and perceived) barriers associated with orchestras and by actively reaching out to the community through free public concerts, educational programs and subsidiary group performances, while remaining
Affordable: Promoting symphonic music as a financially viable and engaging entertainment option for all members of the community.
After careful consideration, planning and in compliance with the KY’s Healthy at Work guidelines, the KSO will present its 29th Subscription Series in person and virtually beginning October 31, 2020 in venues which allow for proper social distancing.
KSO General Manager, Angela Williamson, is responsible for creating and implementing the COVID-19 response plan. She is coordinating with 7Hills Church, and staying apprised to information from experts in the cultural field, reviewing internal policies, and following CDC and KY mandates.
On July 1, 2020 the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s administrative offices re-opened, operating Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Any person planning to visit the office should call 859-431-6216 to schedule an appointment.
The Kentucky Symphony is committed to the safety of our musicians, staff and audience. The KSO has implemented the following safety measures:

KSO’s staff, musicians and volunteers will wear face masks. Audience are also required to wear masks when inside any venue. In some instances, volunteers may also wear plastic face shields.
Volunteers who handle cash, concessions and programs will be wearing gloves.
Proper physical distancing measures will be in place. Those who do not live in the same household should maintain 6 feet distance, including but not limited to while awaiting entrance to the restrooms and auditorium. Seating is distanced.
Programs have been chosen to reduce the number of musicians allowing them to maintain physical distancing on stage.
KSO staff, musicians and volunteers whose temperature exceed 100.4F or have any other symptoms of the Coronavirus will not be permitted to remain on site, and must produce a negative test for the Coronavirus before returning.
The KSO is providing hand sanitizer during all concerts and rehearsals.
Increase the frequency of restroom cleaning per CDC recommendations.

Every staff member, volunteer and patron has a voice as we plan and implement increased health and safety measures. We want all our stakeholders to inform themselves of our plans and to respect the safety measures put in place. We are open to feedback and ideas to ensure attendees increased health and safety.
Click here For the latest local information on COVID-19.

Pop-pourri Watch Party
2020-09-05 19:30 - 2020-09-06 23:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Hornucopia —
Streaming live Sunday, July 11

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Join the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra for the kick off of the 2021 Summer Series ! The KSO pulls together its all-star studio big band to re-create the ear-popping, stratospheric sounds of trumpet greats — Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, Bill Chase, Don Ellis, and Chuck Mangione — for an evening of jazz, pop, rock and Latin hits.
Take the post concert survey to be entered into a drawing to win a KSO prize package worth over $475. We will be drawing a winner five days after each concert, for a $25 Gift Card. The grand prize ($100 Amazon gift card, and two tickets to each concert in the 2021 Subscription Series ) winner will be chosen Wednesday Sept 9th . To enter, all you have to do is complete the post-concert survey.
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And the Band Played On
2020-08-08 19:30 - 2020-08-09 00:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
And the Band Played On

7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020
Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY
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The fun continues August 8th with our 2020 Summer Series in Ft. Thomas! Join the Symphony for an old-fashioned band concert with a couple surprises in Tower Park. 100 years ago towns used to gather in the Summer to hear their own local or national touring concert band perform at the bandshell or gazebo. Most wind, brass and percussion players of today’s symphony orchestras started their careers via middle and high-school band programs, playing the warhorse works penned in the early to mid 20th century. Current band students and teachers are invited to experience their musical heritage. The KSO’s wind ensemble re-creates this nostalgic setting and sound, with cornet soloist Michael Mergen from the “President’s Own” Marine Corps Band.
Click here to read the press release.

There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we do appreciate and encourage contributions.
Register now to receive updated concert news and be entered into a drawing to win a KSO prize package worth over $325. We will be drawing a winner five days after each concert, and a grand prize winner will be chosen, Sept 10th. To enter, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Concessions will be available.

Parking is free but limited.

For those considered to be at risk because of health or age, sickness, or exposure to COVID-19, the performance will be streamed live on Facebook. Seniors are also invited to attend the 10:00 a.m. dress rehearsal in the park if they wish.
The KSO and City of Fort Thomas want to share with you what we are doing to keep you safe, and comfortable when you attend. In compliance with Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” requirements, the KSO will:
– Encourage physical distancing (6 feet or more).
– Encourage use of face masks in close proximity.
– Provide adequate hand sanitizer and encourage hand-washing.
– Conduct daily temperature and health checks of staff, musicians, and volunteers.
If you are sick or have been in contact with someone in the last 48 hours who is sick with COVID-19, please stay home. For more information, visit https://kyso.org/event/re-opening/
For more information, call (859) 431-6216. This concert is sponsored by

On the Program –

Click on title to listen to each selection. Or click here for a preview of the entire playlist.

Bennet’s Triumphal
Melvin Ribble

Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann
Robert Jager

Lincolnshire Posy
Percy Grainger

“Napoli” (Michael Mergen, trumpet)
Herman Bellstedt

March from Symphonic Metamorphosis
Paul Hindemith

Fandango
Frank Perkins

Festive Overture
Dmitri Shostakovich

Tulsa
Don Gillis

Jalousie
Jacob Gade

And the Band Played On
2020-08-08 19:30 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
And the Band Played On

7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020
Tower Park Amphitheater, Fort Thomas, KY

The fun continues August 8th with our 2020 Summer Series in Ft. Thomas! Join the Symphony for an old-fashioned band concert with a couple surprises in Tower Park. 100 years ago towns used to gather in the Summer to hear their own local or national touring concert band perform at the bandshell or gazebo. Most wind, brass and percussion players of today’s symphony orchestras started their careers via middle and high-school band programs, playing the warhorse works penned in the early to mid 20th century. Current band students and teachers are invited to experience their musical heritage. The KSO’s wind ensemble re-creates this nostalgic setting and sound, with cornet soloist Michael Mergen from the “President’s Own” Marine Corps Band.
Click here to read the press release.

There is no admission charge for this concert. However, we do appreciate and encourage contributions.
Register now to receive updated concert news and be entered into a drawing to win a KSO prize package worth over $325. We will be drawing a winner five days after each concert, and a grand prize winner will be chosen, Sept 10th. To enter, all you have to do is register and complete that concert’s post-concert survey.
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Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics welcome. Concessions will be available.

Parking is free but limited.

For those considered to be at risk because of health or age, sickness, or exposure to COVID-19, the performance will be streamed live on Facebook. Seniors are also invited to attend the 10:00 a.m. dress rehearsal in the park if they wish.
Click here to View LiveStream
The KSO and City of Fort Thomas want to share with you what we are doing to keep you safe, and comfortable when you attend. In compliance with Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” requirements, the KSO will:
– Encourage physical distancing (6 feet or more).
– Encourage use of face masks in close proximity.
– Provide adequate hand sanitizer and encourage hand-washing.
– Conduct daily temperature and health checks of staff, musicians, and volunteers.
If you are sick or have been in contact with someone in the last 48 hours who is sick with COVID-19, please stay home. For more information, visit https://kyso.org/event/re-opening/
For more information, call (859) 431-6216. This concert is sponsored by

On the Program –

Click on title to listen to each selection. Or click here for a preview of the entire playlist.

Bennet’s Triumphal
Melvin Ribble

Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann
Robert Jager

Lincolnshire Posy
Percy Grainger

“Napoli” (Michael Mergen, trumpet)
Herman Bellstedt

March from Symphonic Metamorphosis
Paul Hindemith

Fandango
Frank Perkins

Festive Overture
Dmitri Shostakovich

Tulsa
Don Gillis

Jalousie
Jacob Gade

Re-Opening
2020-06-30 - 2020-09-12 | Tower Park Amphitheater, 900 S Ft. Thomas Ave., KY, 41075, United States
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Re-Opens

Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our community members. We take seriously our responsibility as a civic institution that serves the public good. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the KSO temporarily closed between March 13 and June 30, 2020. The KSO Board of Directors believes that health and safety are important factors in striving to meet our goals. The KSO’s mission is to culturally enrich, educate and entertain the residents of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati through unique and innovative presentations designed to make symphonic music:
Attractive: Presenting creative programming in a continually evolving and entertaining format appealing to a socially diverse audience;
Accessible: Eliminating traditional (real and perceived) barriers associated with orchestras and by actively reaching out to the community through free public concerts, educational programs and subsidiary group performances, while remaining
Affordable: Promoting symphonic music as a financially viable and engaging entertainment option for all members of the community.
An important aspect of fulfilling the KSO’s mission remains the KSO’s annual Summer Series programs in the parks. After careful consideration, planning and in compliance with the KY’s Healthy at Work guidelines, the KSO will present its 26th Summer Series at the Tower Park amphitheater in Fort Thomas, beginning on July 11.
KSO General Manager, Angela Williamson, is responsible for creating and implementing the COVID-19 response plan. She is coordinating with the City of Fort Thomas, and staying apprised to information from experts in the cultural field, reviewing internal policies, and following CDC and KY mandates.
On July 1, 2020 the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s administrative offices will re-open operating Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Any person planning to visit the office should call 859-431-6216 to schedule an appointment.
The Kentucky Symphony is committed to the safety of our musicians, staff and audience. The City of Fort Thomas and the KSO have implemented the following safety measures for the Summer Series programs:

KSO’s staff, musicians and volunteers will wear face masks and encourage the audience to do the same. In some instances, volunteers may also wear plastic face shields.
Volunteers who handle cash, concessions and programs will be wearing gloves.
Proper physical distancing measures will be in place. Those who do not live in the same household should maintain 6 feet distance, including but not limited to while awaiting entrance to the restrooms and food truck lines.
Programs have been chosen to reduce the number of musicians allowing them to maintain physical distancing on stage.
KSO staff, musicians and volunteers whose temperature exceed 100.4F or have any other symptoms of the Coronavirus will not be permitted to remain on site, and must produce a negative test for the Coronavirus before returning.
The KSO is providing hand sanitizer, at each feather flags, during shows in the Tower Park amphitheater.
Increase the frequency of restroom cleaning per CDC recommendations.
At risk audience members are invited to attend the dress rehearsal in the park at 10:30 a.m. on each scheduled performance date. We also plan to live-stream concerts.

Every staff member, volunteer and patron has a voice as we plan and implement increased health and safety measures. We want all our stakeholders to inform themselves of our plans and to respect the safety measures put in place. We are open to feedback and ideas to ensure attendees increased health and safety.
Click here For the latest local information on COVID-19.

Marketing Associate Internship
2020-05-08 17:00 - 2020-06-19 23:30 | Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm St, Ludlow, KY, 41076, United States
The KSO is accepting applications for its Summer 2020 Marketing Associate internship. To be eligible for the position candidates must be a current junior or senior majoring in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing at either Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Cincinnati, or Xavier University.
Click here to download internship description: 2020 Marketing Internship.
Applicants should send a resume and two writing samples by June 19 to angela@kyso.org. In subject line, please reference Marketing Internship.

For Immediate Release
2020-03-27 09:00 - 2020-06-15 23:30 | Greaves Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY, 41076, United States
For Immediate Release — March 27, 2020
Due to the worldwide shuttering of businesses and gatherings caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the KSO regretfully concedes the remainder of the 2019-20 Season. This includes the cancellation of the KSO’s 3rd annual Bourbon Barrel Ball, April 25th, 2020, at the C&O Roundhouse, and “Singin’ in the Rain” May 16, 2020 at Greaves Concert Hall.
We know these are difficult times for everyone. With the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 season, the KSO lost its annual Bourbon Barrel Ball fundraiser which helps keep Subscription Series ticket prices low, while providing funding for the free Summer concerts in Devou Park and free Education concerts for regional schools. The KSO is typically hard at work these months raising funds to present the following season. If you can, I hope you will consider supporting the KSO in these ways:
Donate the value of your unused ticket(s) to the KSO, rather than requesting a refund. The value of your ticket would provide support the free Summer concerts in Devou Park. Thank you for your consideration. To donate your ticket(s), click here.
Purchase Raffle tickets — the Double Eagle Very Rare and Two Chance Raffle drawings are still being held April 25th. To purchase a raffle ticket, click here.
If you are able, please give to the KSO Community Circle. While the KSO always depends upon the generosity of our audience, we need your help even more right now. Please consider a contribution to help replace the $65,000 loss in revenue due to the cancellation of the KSO’s 3rd annual Bourbon Barrel Ball.
As a staunch believer in “the show must go on,” I truly regret conceding the end of the season, as the cancellation drastically affects our free-lance musicians, and prevents us all from sharing the gift of great music and memorable performances. We’ll all get past this uncertain time, as we count our blessings, and look ahead to future opportunities to share each other’s company “in perfect harmony.”
I wish you all a safe and salubrious Spring.
Sincerely,

James R. Cassidy, Music/Executive Director and Founder
The following events have been cancelled:
April 4, 2020 — Newport Ragtime Band @ Duke Energy Center
April 25, 2020 — Bourbon Barrel Ball, C & O Roundhouse
May 1, 2020 – Covington Devou-Doo Daddies, Campbell County Library
May 16, 2020 — Singin’ in the Rain, Greaves Concert Hall

The following options are available to current ticketholders:
Donate your ticket. Your generous support is especially appreciated during challenging moments, and is vital in helping the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra fulfill its mission. Your donation is fully tax deductible. To donate your ticket(s), click here.
Request a voucher valid for any 2020-21 Subscription Series. Requests must be made before midnight May 16, 2020; click here to initiate your voucher request. Next season will offer the wide-variety of programs you have come to expect from the KSO (An early draft includes — A Haunting in Highland Heights, Beethoven’s Polyp-so Party, Welcome Bach, Czech it Out, & Wow-EE, Wow Wow Rat-Rack Revue)
Request a refund to your original form of payment. Refund requests must be made before May 16, 2020; click here to initiate your refund request.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at (859) 431-6216 or info@kyso.org, 9:30 AM– 5:30 PM Monday–Friday. Please note, KSO offices are currently closed to the public until further notice. All requests must be made by mail, on-line or by phone.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Blessing or Curse?
2019-11-09 19:30 | Frances K Carlisle Performing Arts Center, 1699 Hilton Dr., Park Hills, KY, 41011, United States
Blessing or Curse?
Composers overcoming physical disabilities to achieve greatness

7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019
Frances K. Carlisle Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame Academy
The seemingly impossible accomplishments of those with severe disabilities. Composers through the ages have overcome grave physical challenges to pen great works — Allan Pettersson (crippling rheumatoid arthritis), Joaquín Rodrigo (blind since age 3), Ludwig Van Beethoven (deaf). Internationally renowned and Grammy Award winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux joins the KSO for Rodrigo’s hauntingly beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez.

Allan Pettersson
Symphonic Movement
“The music forming my work is my own life, its blessings, its curses: in order to rediscover the song once sung by the soul.” – Allan Pettersson

Joaquin Rodrigo

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Concierto de Aranjuez
Jason Vieaux, guitar

Symphony No. 6, Pastoral

Jason Vieaux

Read Press Release Click Here

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– B seats: $27
– C seats: $19
– Children (18 and under): 50% off
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45s Without Words
2019-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Devou Park Amphitheater, 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
The instrumental radio hits of the 1950s — 90s.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019
Devou Park Amphitheater, Covington, KY
and 7 pm Sunday August 4, Cottell Park in Mason (click here for additional information)
Back when writing a melody or catchy tune was celebrated, AM radio blasted the airwaves with instrumental hits into the 1990s. Then the age of electronica dawned and pop instrumental singles went the way of the floppy disk. The K-so Combo (together a small string section) authentically channel the jazz-fusion, blues, rock and funk songs without words of Santana, Booker T & the MGs, Edgar Winter, Herbie Hancock, Rush, Herb Alpert… to mention but a few. (See full playlist below). Read press release.
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Admission is free. $5 contribution per person is encouraged but not required for entry at the bandshell.
Bring blankets, or lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on hand to serve up some tasty treats too! (Check the KSO’s Facebook page for which ones).

Free parking.
The TANK Shuttle will run from the Covington Catholic High School Park Lot to the band shell from 6:00 -7:30 p.m. and returns following the concert for $1 each way.
This concert is sponsored by:

On the Program:
Song As recorded by Year
“Soul Bossa Nova” Quincy Jones 1962
“Rise” Herb Alpert 1979
“Music to Watch Girls By” Bob Crewe 1966
Theme from Shaft Issac Hayes 1971
“Frosty” Albert Collins 1964
“Apache” Incredible Bongo Band 1961
“Theme from S.W.A.T.” Rhythm Heritage 1976
“Lily was Here” Stewart / Dulfer 1990
“Slammin’” Huey Lewis & News 1988
“YYZ” Rush 1981
“Open Sesame” Kool & the Gang 1976
“Hawaii 5-0” The Ventures 1968
“Outa Space” Billy Preston 1972
“Love’s Theme” Love Unlimited Orchestra 1974
“Europa” Gato Barbieri 1977
“Hustle” Van McCoy 1975
“Green Onions” Booker T & MGs 1962
“Pick up the Pieces” Average White Band 1975
“Soul Sacrifice” Santana 1969
“Frankenstein” Edgar Winter Group 1973
With your support the KSO brings generations together at the picturesque and iconic Devou Park bandshell in Covington, KY. Your gift now help keep the music playing at the Devou Park Bandshell. Please make a contribution today.

For more information and directions, call (859) 431-6216.

Viva Vivaldi
2019-05-11 20:00 | St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave., Covington, KY, 41011, United States
Viva Vivaldi
The region’s first indoor-outdoor performance

8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 **Rain or Shine**
St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, KY
The KSO closes its season with a presentation new in concept to Greater Cincinnati — an indoor / outdoor program (first half is held indoors / 2nd half moves audience and orchestra outside). The KSO collaborates with a consortium of area photographers whose images depicting Northern Kentucky in Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter will be projected on the North face of the Basilica as the KSO performs The Four Seasons on an adjacent outdoor stage. Audience members purchasing tickets for the first half, will have an assigned seat provided in the North parking lot (reserved for ticket holders only).
For the outdoor portion residents may bring a camp-chair and view the images from Madison Ave and W. 11th street.
The concert will be held rain or shine.
Click here to download Viva Vivaldi Parking Info.

Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria
VOCE,
Tony Burdette, director
The Bishop’s Choir
Gregory Schaffer, director
KSO Chorale
The Four Seasons
Manami White, violin
Seasonal projections

Single Tickets — Tickets to the indoor portion of this program are ** SOLD OUT** (Register for Stand by tickets starting at 7 pm at the Box office (located in the vestibule of the Cathedral, main entrance on Madison Ave.) You do not need a ticket to watch from the closed road (11th street) between Madison and Scott St) but you must bring your own seating.

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Bourbon Barrel Ball Auction
2019-05-07 | Frances K Carlisle Performing Arts Center, 1699 Hilton Dr., Park Hills, KY, 41011, United States
KSO Bourbon Barrel Ball Auction

The party is over, but the fundraising continues.
The silent auction closes May 5th at 10 p.m. EST.
All proceeds help fund KSO’s free school programs and family friendly concerts in Devou Park this summer.

Bid on Auction Items
Hope you had a barrel of fun at the Ball, we did.
Thanks to all who attended the Sold out event!
Call KSO at (859) 431-6216 for more info.

Bid High and Often!
Order Bottle Here
The KSO’s Single Barrel will be available at the New Riff Distillery gift shop beginning May 7th. Get yours today!
Terms & Conditions

Must be at least 21 years old to purchase.
All purchases must be picked up by June 4th.
Bourbon must be picked up in person at the New Riff Distillery Gift Shop (24 Distillery Way) Newport KY 41073
Bourbon cannot be mailed.
Sales tax will be added to the purchase price.
$25 of each bottle purchased is donated to the KSO.

Rare Bourbon Raffle Winners —
Congratulations to (Name) for winning the Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon.
Two Chance Raffle —First Prize Winner (Name), Second Prize (Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr)

Donated by The Party Source

KSO thanks 2020 Bourbon Barrel Ball Partners:

Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
2019-01-27 10:00 | Greaves Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY, 41076, United States
Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
Desperately seeking fulfillment

7:30 Saturday, January 26 & 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019
Greaves Concert Hall
The KSO dusts off this Bricusse/Newley musical about searching for love and success that one already has.
Starring: Joshua Steele & Brooke Steele. Brian Robertson, stage director.
Littlechap (played by Joshua Steele) finds himself a father before his time and agrees to marry Evie, the boss’s daughter (played by Brooke Steele). Though this helps him climb the business ladder, Littlechap (the everyman) finds himself trapped in the responsibility of a premature family. He turns to women of the world, yet finds only empty fulfillment. In the twilight of his years, he finally discovers that he has wasted his life looking for something that he actually had all the time – his wife’s true love. . Hit songs include: “Gonna Build a Mountain,” “Once in a Lifetime” and “What Kind of Fool Am I.”

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– A seats: $35
– B seats: $27
– C seats: $19
– Children (18 and under): 50% off
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Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
2019-01-26 14:30 | Greaves Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY, 41076, United States
Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
Desperately seeking fulfillment

7:30 Saturday, January 26 & 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019
Greaves Concert Hall
The KSO dusts off this Bricusse/Newley musical about searching for love and success that one already has.
Starring: Joshua Steele & Brooke Steele. Brian Robertson, stage director.

Littlechap (played by Joshua Steele) finds himself a father before his time and agrees to marry Evie, the boss’s daughter (played by Brooke Steele). Though this helps him climb the business ladder, Littlechap (the everyman) finds himself trapped in the responsibility of a premature family. He turns to women of the world, yet finds only empty fulfillment. In the twilight of his years, he finally discovers that he has wasted his life looking for something that he actually had all the time – his wife’s true love. . Hit songs include: “Gonna Build a Mountain,” “Once in a Lifetime” and “What Kind of Fool Am I.”
Single Tickets
Available approximately three weeks prior to each concert.
– A seats: $35
– B seats: $27
– C seats: $19
– Children (18 and under): 50% off
– Ticket sales subject to 6% Sales Tax, processing and handling: $1.50 per ticket plus credit card merchant fee 3.5%. Mailing an additional $1.15 if requested.
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Via Dolorosa
2018-11-17 19:30 | Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral, 325 W 8th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Via Dolorosa
Stations of the Cross illuminated in light and sound

7:30 Saturday, November 17, 2018
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, Cincinnati, OH
The KSO teams up with the St. Peter in Chains Choir for a powerful premiere and illuminating depiction of the Via Dolorosa.

Jennifer Higdon
“Blue Cathedral”

Pawel Lukaszewski
Via Crucis
(North American Premiere)

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Choir, Tony DiCello, director

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– B seats: $27
– C seats: $19
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Back in My Day Education Concert
2018-10-23 05:30 - 2018-10-24 05:30 | National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, KY, 45202, United States
“Back in My Day”
A chronological survey of the history of the orchestra and its music.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 a.m.
Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion
This program presents a 300-year history of the orchestra and western music, with pieces from the early 1700s (e.g. Handel’s Water Music) to popular movie scores of the new millennium. At the performance students will see and hear how the orchestra grew in size and sound, receive interesting facts about the composers and learn how their environment impacted their musical works. Those in attendance will also see and hear a fabulous young performer. A question & answer session following the concert gives students and teachers the opportunity to ask questions of any musician or the conductor. Admission is free but registration is required. Special thanks to the Charles H. Dater Foundation, Andrew Jergens Foundation and the Maxwell Weaver Foundation for supporting the 2018-19 Education Series.
~Program ~
Handel: “Hornpipe” from Water Music (1717)
Haydn: Finale to Symphony No. 45 (Farewell) (1772)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 (Mvt I) (1808)
Wagner: Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin (1848)
Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin (Mvt. III) (1874) or Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy(1883) Teenage violinist TBA
Stravinsky: Finale to the Firebird (1919)
Copland: “Hoe-down” from Rodeo (1942)
Badelt / Zimmer: Excerpt from Pirates of the Caribbean: “The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003)
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The KSO does not offer transportation to concerts. To assist schools with arranging transportation to these concerts we encourage you to click the links provided for resources available to schools in our area: ArtsLinks located in Cincinnati has an ArtsBus program for schools located within the I-275 Beltway,
Lesson plans and activities on many of the musical selections offered on this program are available at Classics for Kids, produced by WGUC. (Links found by clicking on the composers name above).
Quotes from teachers who participated in this program in 2014 (last time it was offered):
“Fun, upbeat, engaging!” —Kerry Knollman, Arnett Elementary
“This performance was well paced, interesting and educational. The performance was outstanding. The candlelight selection; 7th grade violinist and movie/music overlay were captivating. It was so unique for a symphony concert.” —Debbie Schilling, Heritage Christian Academy
“The environment was intimate and it was great to see a young musician. The students could relate to that.” — Rebecca Klaber, Grandview Elementary
“Loved it! Like the candles and the movie music. Very entertaining for a crowd that sometimes gets bored by classical music.” —Natalie Heilman, Ruth Moyer Elementary
“The KSO program is an excellent program. The program presents high quality orchestra music geared towards children. “ —Bethany Hamann, Miles & Lindeman Elementary Schools
“I always like the innovative programs. The kids loved how the players left the stage and blew out their candles on the music stands as they left the stage. Also nice to see student performers that kids can relate too. They also loved the orchestra playing the movie film track. The KSO fills the gap of our kids hearing live classical music where they would not otherwise have that opportunity.” —Tara Drummond, Holy Family School- Covington

Beyond La Mer
2018-10-13 15:30 | Greaves Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY, 41076, United States
Beyond La Mer
French and English ocean-insprired classics in 4-D

7:30 Saturday, October 13, 2018
Greaves Concert Hall, NKU
The KSO opens the 27th season with a 4D concert experience allowing patrons to see, hear, smell, and feel the ocean.

Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes
from Peter Grimes

Frank Bridge
The Sea

Ernest Chausson
“La Fleur des Eaux” Nicolette Book, soprano

Claude Debussy
La Mer

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– B seats: $27
– C seats: $19
– Children (18 and under): 50% off
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