Who We Are
A passion for excellence.
Our uncompromising performance standard has advanced us as a locally, nationally and internationally recognized orchestra with solid financial resources and a culture that stimulates effective relationships between board, staff and musicians.
Our Mission
Great performances for greater audiences.
The Kansas City Symphony achieves this mission by developing an uncompromising performance standard. With advancing the profile and value of the orchestra locally, nationally and internationally, we develop the financial resources to allow the orchestra to thrive today and tomorrow. Here at the Kansas City Symphony, we focus on creating an internal culture that stimulates effective relationships within and between board, staff, and musicians, ultimately developing audiences and partnerships that allow the orchestra to thrive today and tomorrow.
Our values lie in
excellence, trust, and respect.
Community
Learning Through Orchestral Music
Community
Learning Through Orchestral Music
Free and low-cost performances for community, students and educators reach more than 70,000 people annually.
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An uncompromising performance standard.
Awards & Recognition
An uncompromising performance standard.
From Visitors’ Choice awards to Grammy® awards, the Kansas City Symphony is recognized as a leader among American orchestras.
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A thriving orchestra today and tomorrow.
Financial Information
A thriving orchestra today and tomorrow.
The Kansas City Symphony is well-managed and fiscally sound. We are committed to developing the financial resources to allow the orchestra to thrive today and tomorrow.
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01/13/22
Masks are once again required to attend Kansas City Symphony performances at the Kauffman Center, including January 14-16
01/13/22
Kansas City Symphony announces Gonzalo Farias as Associate Conductor beginning with 2022/23 Season
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