Kearney Symphony Orchestra

The mission of the Kearney Symphony Orchestra is to serve and cultivate, to the highest level possible, the musical and artistic needs of the University of Nebraska at Kearney students, the Kearney community, and the diverse culture of Central Nebraska.

For over a century, music lovers from all parts of Nebraska have gathered in Kearney to join in the camaraderie of playing and listening to great symphony orchestra literature, as well as popular favorites. The Kearney Symphony Orchestra, which is comprised of UNK faculty and students as well as talented instrumentalists from communities across the region, performs classical and pops concert repertoire, opera, musicals, and large works with choir.

The orchestra is open to all who qualify through audition. Auditions are held on the first Tuesday of each semester (August and January) UNK Fine Arts Building. Auditions may be scheduled independently by contacting Interim Music Director, Erin Beave - email: conductor.kso @gmail.com

The Kearney Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Erin Beave.

Testimonials

"KSO has been a signature resource for classical and popular performance for decades. I have always looked forward with great anticipation to each year's performances. KSO performances display the wonderful talent of a very special combination of UNK students, faculty and instrumentalists from throughout the country and beyond."
-Dr. Charles J. Bicak, Senior Vice Chancellor Emeritus, UNK

"KSO is truly a cultural asset to South Central Nebraska. The Symphony is a "Partner in Arts" with the Merryman Performing Arts Center in creating opportunities for people of all ages to experience music."
-Denise Christensen, Executive Director, Merryman Performing Arts Center