Mentoring the Next Generations

KMS has embarked on an ambitious student outreach program in which we hope to involve music students from all of Washington County’s high schools in side-by-side playing opportunities with KMS musicians, in concert. Our first such project was with the West Bend High School chamber orchestra, rehearsing and performing Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 in February 2019.

Future plans include full orchestra experiences to include winds and percussion players, as well as full wind ensemble.

Rehearsal Video

KMS and student musicians prepare to play Tchaikovsky, side by side in concert.

Calling All Kids! Symphony Storytime for the Little Ones

Kids! Bring your parents or grandparents to Kettle Moraine Symphony’s next free Music-Literature-Craft educational music program to be held at West Bend Community Memorial Library on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

The program is designed and facilitated by WBSD music teachers who are members of the symphony. Geared for Ages 3-9.

“Symphony Storytime” days are held four mornings per year at the West Bend Community Memorial Library and are based on the current KMS music program, season or holiday. All programs are great for kids and parents alike!

We encourage you to pre-register your child, to help us have sufficient craft supplies. To pre-register, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page, and leave a comment in the comment box. Thanks!

Themed with the season or an upcoming symphony concert program, these Saturday morning programs usually feature a book, a craft or other hands-on project, and musical listening which combine to show the connection between literature, music and the arts. This is a joint venture between the Kettle Moraine Symphony and the library, coordinated by KMS education liason, Hannah Muehlbauer, and staffed by high school band, orchestra and Interact (high school Rotary) students and a symphony musician or two.

The program is geared for ages 4-9, but all ages (including adults) are welcome.

To see some fun event photos, visit the KMS Facebook page.