KC Symphony in the Park

KC Symphony musicians perform free Chamber Music concerts throughout our community.

We thank you for social distancing and wearing masks at our neighborhood concerts.  Your safety is our primary concern as we enjoy these delightful performances by Musicians of the Kansas City Symphony.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Columbus Square Park, Missouri Avenue & Holmes St., Kansas City, MO

Don’t miss the debut concert in our KC Parks Series with a wonderful, free chamber music program in KC’s Columbus Park neighborhood, just a few blocks east of the City Market.

kcparks.org/places/columbus-square-park/

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 12:00 AND 12:45 P.M.

Ruby Jean’s Juicery

3000 Troost, Kansas City, MO

Spend an enjoyable lunch hour listening to a free Chamber Music performance by Musicians of the Kansas City Symphony.  You can be sure we’ll be socially distanced with plenty of room in Ruby Jean’s outdoor space.

rubyjeansjuicery.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 7 P.M.

Friday Nights @ The Y

Olathe Family YMCA, 21400 W. 153rd St., Olathe, KS

We kick off our Friday Nights @ The Y concert series in Olathe, with a free chamber music performance for your family and friends.

kansascityymca.org/locations/olathe

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 10 A.M.

Symphony in the Park

Frank Vaydik Park, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO

Join our Symphony musicians on a beautiful Saturday morning in the park near the northland’s Line Creek Community Center. Fun for the entire family!

kcparks.org/places/frank-vaydik-park/

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 4 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Indian Mound Park, Gladstone Boulevard & Belmont Boulevard, Kansas City, MO

Your Symphony musicians perform chamber music in Kansas City’s beautiful historic Northeast KC neighborhood park.

The concert event will be held on the north side of the Mound. Please park on the east side of the Mound. The road will be blocked off to keep traffic from driving through, but the street will be available for parking. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a cooler. There will be chalk circles to help with distancing. We ask that people keep masks on while coming and going from your seat, but you are welcome to take them off while seated. Thank you to the Indian Mound Neighborhood Association and KC Parks for hosting.   kcparks.org/places/indian-mound/

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 6:30 P.M.

Symphony Sundays in Macken Park

1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18 AT 7:30 P.M.

The Black Box

1060 Union Avenue, Kansas City’s West Bottoms

Your KC Symphony musicians perform a chamber music concert you’ll love! This outdoor concert is free but reservations are required for table seating, limit of 4 seats per household. Click here to make a reservation. You may also bring lawn chairs and blankets for GA seating both inside the event gates (limited availability) and outside the gates. Please remember to social distance and wear your masks.  fishtanktheatre.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 6:30 P.M.

Symphony Sundays in Macken Park

1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO

We thank you for social distancing and wearing masks at our neighborhood concerts.  Your safety is our primary concern as we enjoy these delightful performances by Musicians of the Kansas City Symphony.

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You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to our free outdoor concerts…

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 5:30 P.M.

Smithville Farmers and Makers Market

118 N. Commercial Ave., Downtown Smithville, MO

Fresh sounds abound as your KC Symphony musicians perform during the Smithville Farmers and Makers market.  Be sure to catch this fun, free concert!  Where else will you hear Mozart, Scott Joplin, Elvis and Bruno Mars on the same program?  🙂

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM (Selections announced from stage):

SCOTT JOPLIN/JI The Entertainer

JOHN LENNON AND PAUL MCCARTNEY/KRENNER “Eleanor Rigby”

ROBERT CASADESUS Quintet for Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello and Harp, op. 10

III: Saltarello

W.A. MOZART Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285

I. Allegro

ELVIS PRESLEY  “Can’t Help Falling in Love”

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA/VEHMANEN Histoire du Tango

BRUNO MARS  “Marry You”

JOURNEY  “Don’t Stop Believin'”

WALK THE MOON  “Shut Up and Dance”

ELTON JOHN  “Your Song”

JENNIFER HIGDON “Amazing Grace” for String Quartet

SCOTT JOPLIN  Country Club

TRADITIONAL/HALLOIN “Home on the Range”

MIGUEL DEL ÁGUILA  Submerged for Flute, Viola and Harp

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Kristi Velicer (Violin)

Minhye Choi (Violin)

Jen Houck (Viola)

Meredith McCook (Cello)

Katherine Siochi (Harp)

Kayla Burggraf (Flute)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 6 P.M.

Salvation Army Olathe

420 East Santa Fe, Olathe, KS

We’re bringing the music to our friends in Olathe, with a KC Symphony chamber music ensemble performing free for your family.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM (Selections announced from stage):

LUIGI BOCCHERINI/BAZELAIRE Cello Sonata in D Major

I. Allegretto spiritoso

II. Vivace

III. Grave

IV. Allegro assai

REINHOLD GLIÈRE Six Duets for Violin and Cello, op. 39

Gavotte

Cradle Song

Canzonetta

Intermezzo

Scherzo

Etude

SCOTT JOPLIN/MCKEOWN The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag

SCOTT JOPLIN/MABY The Easy Winners

W.A. MOZART String Duo No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Cello, K. 423

Allegro

Adagio

Rondeau

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Anne-Marie Brown (Violin)

Larry Figg (Cello)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Athletic Fields, 9th Street & Van Brunt, Kansas City, MO

Hit a home run when you join us for a free, socially-distanced but intimate KC Symphony chamber music concert.  Thank you to KC Parks for hosting! https://kcparks.org/places/9th-van-brunt-athletic-fields/

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM (Selections announced from stage):

LEROY ANDERSON Jazz Pizzicato

J. S. BACH/ISAAC BRANDENBURG Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048 (abridged)

I. (Allegro)

III. Allegro

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN “Ode to Joy” from Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, op. 125

GUY BERRYMAN, JON BUCKLAND, WILL CHAMPION, CHRIS MARTIN/GERL “Viva la Vida”

JOHANNES BRAHMS/MCALISTER Hungarian Dances No. 5 and No. 6

JERRY LEIBER AND MIKE STOLLER/GRUENBAUM “Kansas City”

W. A. MOZART String Quintet No. 1 in B-flat Major for 2 Violins, 2 Violas and Cello, K. 174

III. Minuetto ma allegretto

IV. Allegro

GERARDO MATOS RODRIGUEZ/NAUGHTIN La Cumparsita

TRADITIONAL/SHUM Ancient Chinese Melody

ANTONIO VIVALDI Concerto for Mandolin in C Major

Allegro

Largo

Allegro

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Alex Shum (Violin)

Francesca Manheim (Violin)

Kent Brauninger (Viola)

Marvin Gruenbaum (Viola)

Richard Ryan (Bass)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 12 NOON

Symphony in the Park

Renner Brenner Park, 2901 NW Vivion Rd., Riverside, MO

Deep in the heart of Riverside (across from Riverside City Hall) is where you’ll discover a KC Symphony ensemble performing free during your lunch hour!

THIS AFTERNOON’S PROGRAM (Selections announced from stage):

J.S. BACH/ SARUDIANSKY Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

Aria

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN String Trio in D Major, op.9, No.2

I. Allegretto

ERNÖ DOHNÁNYI Serenade in C Major, op.10

I. Marcia: Allegro

II. Romanza: Adagio non troppo

V. Rondo (Finale): Allegro vivace

Adolphus Hailstork Three Spirituals

III. Great Day

JOHAN HALVORSEN Passacaglia for Violin and Viola

JEAN SIBELIUS Duo in C Major for Violin and Viola

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Kazato Inouye (Violin)

Jesse Yukimura (Viola)

John Eadie (Cello)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 7 P.M.

Friday Nights @ The Y

North Kansas City YMCA, 1999 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO

Soak in the Symphony sounds at the North Kansas City YMCA with a free Friday Nights @ The Y chamber music performance.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM (Selections announced from stage):

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN  Trio No.1 in C Major, “London”

I. Allegro Moderato

SCOTT JOPLIN/JI  The Entertainer

JEAN-JOSEPH MOURET  Rondeau

MARIA-THERESIA VON PARADIS  Sicilienne

ANTONIO VIVALDI  Sonate da Camera a Tre No. 5 in F Major

PAUL DE WAILLY  Introduction à la Musique Chambre

1. Romance

4. Alla polacca

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Vladimir Rykov (Violin)

Susan Goldenberg (Violin)

Rung Lee (Cello)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 10 A.M.

Symphony in the Park

Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS

It’s the best way to begin an autumn morning, with several different KC Symphony performances — at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and Noon, sponsored by our friends at Lead Bank.  We’ll be near the Inclusive Playground, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Thank you to Johnson County Parks and Recreation for hosting!  www.jcprd.com

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Sunho Kim (Violin)

Rena Ishii (Violin)

Duke Lee (Viola)

Julian Kaplan (Trumpet)

Steven Franklin (Trumpet)

Albert Suarez (Horn)

Steve Multer (Horn)

Wyatt Henderson (Trombone)

Adam Rainey (Trombone)

Joe LeFevre (Tuba)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 STARTING AT 10:30 A.M.

Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair

Alexander Majors Barn, 8201 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO

We’ll be waiting for you on the front porch of the historic Alexander Majors Barn during the annual Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair, Kansas City’s celebration of the handmade movement. It’s one of the top indie craft fairs in the world, and we are creating the soundtrack to your shopping adventure with 4 chamber performances — at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., plus 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.  www.thestrawberryswing.org

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Dorris Dai Janssen (Violin)

Tomoko Iguchi (Violin)

Stirling Trent (Violin)

Caleb Quillen (Bass)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Smith’s Fork Park, 1601 DD Highway, Smithville, MO

Make plans now to end your Saturday on a high note, as our KC Symphony musicians perform a free chamber music program of familiar and interesting classics on the edge of beautiful Smithville Lake.  Sponsored by our friends at Lead Bank.  Visit Smithville Parks and Rec online

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Tony DeMarco (Violin)

Stephanie Larsen (Violin)

Jessica Nance (Viola)

Alex East (Cello)

Evan Halloin (Bass)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 1:00 PM

New Birth Company

9209 West 110th Street #36, Overland Park, KS  66210

Join us as we celebrate pregnant Mothers and thank Mothers for giving birth to the next generation of music-loving Kansas Citians. Enjoy Chamber Music in the Woods with a 45 minute performance by Musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. Bring a mask and lawn chair to support social distancing or enjoy the music from your vehicle. newbirthcompany.com

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Mike Gordon (Flute)

Kristina Fulton (Oboe)

Silvio Guitian (Clarinet)

TK DeWitt (Bassoon)

Liz Gray (Horn)

David Gamble (Horn)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 6:30 P.M.

Symphony Sundays in Macken Park

1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO

There’s nothing like a beautiful Sunday evening in the park with string musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, a picnic (no alcohol, please) and your family and friends to savor a free concert. Just 5 minutes north of Downtown KC!

FEATURED MUSICIANS (click on their names to learn more):

Tamamo Gibbs (Violin)

Mark Gibbs (Cello)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 11:30 A.M. AND 12:15 P.M.

Research Medical Center

2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO

You are invited to join us for special lunchtime performances in the parking lot of Research Medical Center, along with patients, staff, visitors and the neighboring community.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 6:30 P.M.

Kansas City Public Library

L.H. Bluford Branch, 3050 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO

Your KC Symphony brings its series of free outdoor chamber concerts to the Library. We can’t wait to share wonderful music with you on a beautiful evening!  We will be playing on a parking lot stage, so if you wish to sit please bring your folding chairs. To protect attendees, Library staff, and the musicians, all are asked to maintain social distancing and wear masks.  See you there!  www.kclibrary.org/bluford

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Tomahawk Park North, 119th Street and Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS

We welcome you to the Leawood North Field along the Tomahawk Creek Greenway (just north of 119th Street) for a Symphony performance curated for your family and neighbors.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd., Merriam, KS

We’ve curated a fantastic free Symphony in the Park chamber music program your family will love!  Join us after work and bring a picnic dinner.  Sponsored by our friends at Lead Bank.  Thank you to Johnson County Park & Recreation District for hosting.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT 7 P.M.

Friday Nights @ The Y

Paul Henson Family YMCA, 4200 W. 79th Street, Prairie Village, KS

The YMCA helps kids and families be their best selves.  We think music plays a big part in this!  Bring your family to our free evening of chamber music that will lift and inspire all.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT 7 P.M.

Atkins Johnson Farm and Museum

4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Gladstone, MO

Spend an evening on the farm…right here in Gladstone!  You’ll find our KC Symphony musicians on the front porch of the old farmhouse, performing a delightful chamber program.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 AT 1 P.M.

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 16808 Holmes Rd., Belton, MO

Mark your calendars — Belton, Raymore and Loch Lloyd!  Don’t miss a free outdoor KC Symphony chamber music performance, just south of the Loch Lloyd community entrance.  Bring your folding chairs and blankets, too.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 AT 6 P.M.

Community Builders of Kansas City

4001 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO

Enjoy an evening of chamber music classics and popular music with food trucks, all safe and socially distanced.  Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  This concert is free but reservations are required.  Click here to make your reservation today!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 5 P.M.

Guadalupe Centers Villa Campus

5123 E. Truman Rd. Kansas City, MO

We can’t wait to share even more free chamber music with you and your family!  Our KC Symphony musicians perform familiar classical works and popular favorites.  Then, after the concert, stay for story time along with our friends from Mid-Continent Public Library.  Their Reading Rocket will be on site, with free books available to families attending.  A great evening for all!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

EH Young Park, 1001 Argosy Parkway, Riverside, MO

You’ve hit the jackpot!  Enjoy a joy-filled free KC Symphony performance in EH Young Park, next to Argosy Casino.  We’ll be on the amphitheater stage, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 6:30 P.M.

Symphony Sundays in Macken Park

1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO

There’s nothing like a beautiful Sunday evening in the park with musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, a picnic (no alcohol, please) and your family and friends to savor a free concert. Just 5 minutes north of Downtown KC!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Ironwoods Park Amphitheatre, 14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS

Beautiful fall evenings with beautiful music — all free for you and yours.  Our KC Symphony musicians are bringing inspired chamber music performances to your doorstep.  Don’t miss out!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 6 P.M.

Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site, West Building 

3403 W. 53rd Street (53rd & Mission Road), Fairway, KS

The Kansas City Symphony is sending musicians all around the metro to perform free outdoor concerts. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks (trash must be taken with you upon exiting). Social distancing of 6 feet will be enforced. Masks must be worn to-and-from seats (masks may be removed during the performance if social distancing is maintained).  Thank you to the City of Fairway, Kansas and the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site for hosting.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Stilwell Community Park, 6402 W. 207th Street, Stilwell, KS

Hello Stilwell, Stanley, Bucyrus and Overland Park!  Please join us for an evening of light classics as our KC Symphony musicians present this free, interesting chamber music program.  Thank you to Johnson County Park & Recreation District for hosting.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 6 P.M.

Symphony in the Park

Swope Park, Meyer Boulevard & Swope Parkway (3999 Swope Parkway), Kansas City, MO

Save the date now and join us in the Pavilion at Swope Park for an evening of familiar chamber selections and pop favorites.  Thank you to KC Parks for hosting!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 10 A.M.

Symphony in the Park

Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS

Wake up with a beautiful stroll around Meadowbrook Park and enjoy “pop-up” performances by KC Symphony ensembles at various locations along the pathway.  www.jcprd.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 6 P.M.

Westwood City Hall

4700 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood, KS

Join us in the parking lot of Westwood City Hall for an uplifting free KC Symphony chamber music concert.  Bring your lawn chairs!  We encourage you to walk or bike to the concert vs. driving.  Many fun things planned for our neighbors, don’t miss it!   City-of-Westwood-Kansas-Government

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 6:30 P.M.

Symphony Sundays in Macken Park

1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO

There’s nothing like a beautiful Sunday evening in the park with musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, a picnic (no alcohol, please) and your family and friends to savor a free concert. Just 5 minutes north of Downtown KC!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 6:30 P.M.

Kansas City Public Library

Irene H. Ruiz Branch, 2017 W. Pennway St., Kansas City, MO

Your KC Symphony brings its series of free outdoor chamber concerts to KC’s unique Westside library. We’ll be playing on a parking lot stage, so if you wish to sit please bring your folding chairs. To protect attendees, Library staff, and the musicians, all are asked to maintain social distancing and wear masks.  Fun for your family!  www.kclibrary.org/ruiz