Experience your Kansas City Symphony in
Helzberg Hall
Orchestra for all.
The Kansas City Symphony has established itself as a major force in the cultural life of the community by providing great performances for greater audiences. Praised for performances of uncompromising standard, the orchestra is the largest in the region and enjoys a national reputation under the artistic leadership of Music Director Michael Stern.
Create Your Own season ticket package
Choose 4 or more concerts from our entire schedule and save!
Create Your Own season ticket package
Choose 4 or more concerts from our entire schedule and save!
Magnificent musicianship, happiness and hope. KC's premier live music experience is waiting for you!
LEARN MOREExperience
What to Expect at the Symphony
Experience
What to Expect at the Symphony
Expect to enjoy yourself! There’s no need to study, but we do have notes, podcasts and playlists and more for your enjoyment.
Get Prepared
Thanks to Our Featured Sponsor
Spotlight | Principal Bassoon, Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Chair
Ann Bilderback
Spotlight | Principal Bassoon, Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Chair
Ann Bilderback
Ann Bilderback became the principal bassoonist of the Kansas City Symphony in 1999 and holds the Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Chair. Prior to her appointment, she served as principal bassoonist with the Louisiana Philharmonic and second bassoonist with the Omaha Symphony. She has participated in many music festivals throughout her career, including the National Repertory Orchestra, National Orchestral Institute, Kent/Blossom Music Festival, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Round Top Festival Institute and the Spoleto Festival in Italy. Bilderback received her bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and her master’s degree from Rice University. A native of Chicago, her principal teachers were K. David Van Hoesen, John Hunt and Benjamin Kamins. She resides in Olathe, Kansas, with her husband Ken and her children, Susan and James.
Latest
Stay in the loop.
01/31/23
Kansas City Symphony Announces 2023/24 Concert Season: Michael Stern’s final season as Music Director
12/23/22
January is Jubilant! Enjoy KC Symphony concerts full of joy, nostalgia, thrills, wonder, and passionate performances
12/06/22