📰 👉🏿 Instead of going quietly like most denied musicians, Jones decided to challenge the system. He went public about the microaggressions and undermining moves that he says affected his on-the-job morale before a decision he argues was unjust. Now, he has shared with The Washington Post the performance reviews, emails and texts that shed light on a typically confidential process. Far beyond Kansas City, prominent musicians and supporters have seized upon his case. Jones, they say, stands for so many other promising young performers whose careers have been hobbled by an antiquated system in bad need of repair. “Our industry does have a code of silence,” says Titus Underwood, the principal oboist in the Nashville Symphony. “And Josh broke that code of silence.” Read the full article via the @washingtonpost or the 🔗 in our Stories. . . . . . #westandwithjosh #joshjones #percussion #tenure #tenurereform #kansascitysymphony #racialjustice #kansascity #orchestra #symphony
Part of equity, belonging, and diversity is paying attention to tenure. Racism doesn’t end simply because someone is hired. There has to be mentorship and support, checks and balances, fair and transparent expectations and feedback, and trust. Check out the Washington Post reporting on Kansas City Symphony’s dismissal of the incomparable percussionist, Josh Jones. He says, “But Kansas City has no Black tenured principal musicians. Zero. So I’m supposed to be like, you know, this place is really, really, really fair? That’s an act of faith.” #kansascity #kansascitysymphony @kcsymphony @kcsmusicians @kansascitysymphonyalliance #tenure #joshjones #percussionists @nashvillesymphony @westonsprottnyc @blackorchestralnetwork
REFERENCE RECORDINGS® proudly announces the June 7th release of an imaginative album of three compositions by Johannes Brahms, in an outstanding interpretation from Michael Stern and The Kansas City Symphony! Preview and pre-order today via listn.fm/brahmsreimagined [in bio] #BrahmsReimaginedOrchestrations features the first recording of American composer and Kansas City native Virgil Thomson’s 1957/8 orchestration of Brahms: Eleven Chorale Preludes for organ, op 122. It also contains the enchanting Black Swan, composer Bright Sheng’s orchestration of the Brahms Intermezzo for solo piano, op. 118, No. 2, and the beloved and spectacular Arnold Schoenberg orchestration of the Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, op. 25.
@JoshuaBellMusic performs from coast to coast this summer! He joins 6 orchestras as soloist and plays recitals in California and Massachusetts. May 16-18 : San Francisco | @SFSymphony May 31- June 2: Kansas City | @KCSymphony June 8: Calgary | @CalgaryPhil June 13-15: Chicago | @ChicagoSymphony June 20-22: Seattle | @SeattleSymphony July 2-5: Santa Barbara | @MusicAcademyW July 28: Rockport | @ShalinLiuPerformanceCenter August 15: Los Angeles | @LAPhil
Enjoyed a beautiful performance. #kansascitysymphony 🎻 #kc #kansascityphotographer #kcmo #kclocal #photooftheday #photo #insta #kauffmancenter #thecity #bright #light #architecture #picture #beautifuldestinations #Sunday #bestofkc #beautiful #skyline #sky #cloudphotography #cloud #instagram #instashot #art #instamoment #naturephotography #views #sun #cityscape
Tech N9ne’s collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony tops my May concert recommendations for KCUR. #techn9ne #kansascitysymphony #kcur #kansascity #kelcejam #lilwayne #jeffreyosborne #bleachers #humbird #ashleymcbryde #jacobcollier #hermanosgutierrez #garyclarkjr #tenilletownes
Another amazing #kansascitysymphony #mobilemusicbox show. The cats are thankful for talented and kind humans 😻😻
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 in concert was so magical! We went to opening night on April 11th. The @kcsymphony was amazing, and I was in awe the whole time. ✨️ Swipe to enjoy the beautiful music #harrypotter #harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2 #harrypottercineconcert #kansascitysymphony #kauffmancenterfortheperformingarts
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two in concert! 🪄✨🎟️ I cannot describe to you guys how ✨magical✨ this experience was 🥹 I never saw this movie in theatres (I refused to watch it for a few years because if I don’t watch it then it’s not over 🥲) so this was extra special for me. The Kansas City Symphony was absolutely incredible during this performance. The live orchestra made the emotional scenes hit harder (I definitely cried) and the dramatic scenes even more impressive 🤌🏻 If you have the chance to see any movie in concert, go. Absolutely, definitely, go. It’s so much fun and so, so worth it ♥️ I didn’t record anything because they asked us not to! And I was also just enjoying being in the moment 🥰 ✨ 🎟️ ✨ #booksta #bookstagram #books #harrypotter #harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2 #harrypotterinconcert #wizardingworld #wizardingworldofharrypotter #pottergram #pottergramcommunity #deathlyhallowspart2 #deathlyhallows #hermionesbeadedbag #kansascitysymphony #kauffmancenter #kauffmancenterfortheperformingarts #kansascity #datenight
Join the Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box for an outdoor concert full of sights and sounds for the whole family. Bringing blankets or chairs is highly recommended. Register now at mymcpl.org/events #kansascitysymphony #music #mcpl #libraryprogram
Such a fun experience #harrypotter #weekendvibes #harrypotterconcertseries #kansascity #kansascitysymphony
What a fun afternoon of listening to the incredible Kansas City symphony perform the musical score to Deathly Hallows Pt. 2. I couldn't believe how much more emotional the movie felt with live music! #harrypotterinconcert #kansascitysymphony
#kauffmancenter, #kansascitysymphony, #kcsymphony, #bolero, #mauriceravel, @kauffmancenter, @kcsymphony
Donors dinner tonight #afterperformance #donorsevent #kansascity #kansascitysymphony
World class treatment… chauffeur and limo pickup, hotel corner suite facing the symphony hall….I have on Dorothy’s (from Oz) sparkling shoes 👠👠 , ready to embark on my Kansas adventure. I just missed a tornado here yesterday…! Coincidentally, Wizard of Oz was one of my dad’s all-time favorite film. I will meet you somewhere over the rainbow 🌈….dad. (1st rehearsal today) . . #Kansas #kansascity #somewhereovertherainbow #dorothyandtoto #dorothyshoes #kansascitysymphony
Matthias Pintscher and the Kansas City Symphony at Helzberg Hall. #matthiaspintscher #kansascitysymphony #helzberghall #kansascity
Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center . Orquestra Sinfônica de Kansas City. Tudo maravilhoso! . #kauffamancenter #kansascitysymphony #moshisafdiearchitects #orquestrasinfonica 📷 @gloverson
Huge thank you to David Sullivan of the Kansas City Symphony for visiting the CU Horns and giving a great masterclass and series of lessons yesterday! Your expertise and musicianship was inspiring and appreciated by all. #horn #masterclass #kansascitysymphony #frenchhorn #skobuffs #thankyou #mozart #beethoven #shostakovich
We did it! Hella proud of the clowny team that pulled off Around the World in 80 Days.. in 90 ish minutes. Thank you @namasteunique and Alex Espy for the opportunity to be back at the Symphony. Lotsa sweat and love and laughs went into making it. Let's make some more silly stuff. 😜🤡❤️ #pantomime #clowns #slapstick #kansascitysymphony #kansascity
Romeo et Juliette opera @kauffmancenter #kauffmancenterfortheperformingarts #romeoetjuliette #opera #lyricoperakansascity #lyricoperakc #kanasacitymo #kcmo #beautiful #symphony #kansascitysymphony #whatareyouwaitingfor #nightout
✨❤️✨ #aroundtheworldin80days #kansascitysymphony #rehearsal #kansascity
Christopher Allen @mochrisallen - Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award recipient - featured in Opera News as “one of the fastest-rising podium stars in North America,” returns to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City @kcopera to conduct Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette on March 9, 15 and 17. . #christopherallen #conductor #opera #lyricoperaofkansascity #kansascity #kansascitysymphony #orchestra #romeojuliet #classical
Tickets are almost sold out! Go to strangevip.com right now to get yours! #TechN9ne #KansasCity #StrangeMusic #Symphony #KansasCitySymphony
Kansas City Symphony Presents - Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 PM - Sunday, February 25, 2024 2:00 PM Come join us! Check out the information below for more details. https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/20624/20627 #philcollins #kauffmancenter #kansascitysymphony #apartmentliving
First day of rehearsal was fun as heck. Here we go! #aroundtheworldin80days #kansascitysymphony #kansascity #circus #slapstick #pantomime #clownpals
#AWP24 & #KansasCity Journey ending with a treasure of a night. #kauffmancenter #kansascitysymphony #gooniesfilmconcert #gooniesneversaydie
Wasn’t trying to do Chiefs colors BUT… #kauffmancenter #kansascitysymphony #gooniesneversaydie
Amazing Kansas City symphony concert! #mothersonnightout #kansascitysymphony
Treated myself to a night of Mozart and Korngold 🎻🎼 #kauffmancenter #symphony #kazemabdullah #juniwasaki #themagicflute #kansascitysymphony #bravissima #nightout
May 4! Get your tickets at strangevip.com now! #TechN9ne #KansasCity #KansasCitySymphony #LIVE #KC
Michael Stern and Joyce Di Donato in concert with the Kansas City Symphony. @joycedidonato #kansascitysymphony @kcsymphony
Joyce DiDonato with the Kansas City Symphony. #joycedidonato #kansascitysymphony #helzberghall #kansascity
@therealtechn9ne May 4th, At the Midland with the Kansas City Symphony tickets at strangevip.com
The Nightmare Before Christmas accompanied by the KC Symphony. #nightmarebeforechristmas #symphony #kansascitysymphony #timburton #kansas #christmas #halloween
Always an absolute honor and privilege to take the stage with the Kansas City Symphony; an incredible way to close out my performance calendar for the year! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bonetruthmusic #moviemusic #filmscore #filmscorecomposer #dannyelfman #jackskellington #symphony #trombone #lowbrass #kansascitysymphony #kcsymphony #kauffmancenter #instakc #kcmo #trombonist #classicaltrombone #jazztrombone #classicalmusic
What an incredibly rewarding week of 6 performances in Kansas City. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard putting these shows on. Bravo especially to @blainekr! #kansascitysymphony #kcsymphony #conductor #dirigent #imgartists
Christmas Festival with the Kansas City Symphony. Thank you so much, @sandmanrachel! . . . . . @kcsymphony @kauffmancenter #kansascitysymphony #kauffmancenter #christmasfestival #kansascitymo #kcmo
Went to the wonderful Christmas Festival performance @kcsymphony at @kauffmancenter last night. #kansascitysymphony #kauffmancenter #kansascity
Experience the enchanting world of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' like never before as the @kcsymphony brings its spellbinding score to life! Watch as the full movie is projected on the big screen at Helzberg Hall, and KCS immerses you in the magic. Don't miss this unforgettable fusion of music and film! #TheNightmareBeforeChristmas #TimBurton #KansasCitySymphony #VisitKC #HelzbergHall #KCMO
Thanks to mom and dad for visiting and helping out as I had Messiah rehearsals/performances with the KC Symphony Chorus! #kcsymphonychorus #kansascitysymphony #handelsmessiah #kauffmancenter
While Amahl and Snowball get some rest this holiday season, there are still lots of opportunities to get festive and support your KC performing arts organizations! 1. A Charlie Brown Christmas, @kansascityjazzorchestra 2. A Christmas Carol, @kcreptheatre 3. The Nutcracker, @kc.ballet 4. Handel's Messiah, @kcsymphony Learn more at kclivearts.org Amahl and the Night Visitors photo by Don Ipock #performingarts #getfestive #charliebrown #kansascity #supportkc #kansascityjazz #kansascitysymphony #holiday #christmas
From the booth last weekend at the @kcsymphony featuring pianist Zhu Wang! 💥🎹 Engineer: @sammieleemusic 😎 . . . #kansascitysymphony #sorchestra #symphony #zhuwang #pianist #instaclassical #classicalmusic #piano
We believe live music makes life better, and we hope you do too. Your support makes world-class programming possible all year-round. This Giving Tuesday, consider investing in your Kansas City Symphony. Make your gift today at kcsymphony.org/donate. #GivingTuesday #KansasCitySymphony #MusicMatters
Our friends at the Kansas City Symphony have launched an exciting new chamber music recital series, "Salon at the Shirley Bush Helzberg Symphony House"! Join Kansas City Young Chamber Musicians own coaching artists, Kayla Burggraf, flute & piccolo (KC Symphony) and Nicholas Dold, piano (William Jewell College) this Thursday evening, Nov. 9 at 7 PM for the debut concert! The program will feature works by Borne, Prokofiev, and Clara Schumann. More information and tickets avaialble at www.tickets.kcsymphony.org We will see you there! . . . . . . #kcycm #chambermusic #kansascity #symphony #kansascitysymphony #salonrecital #flute #flutist #piano #pianist #collaborativepiano #carmen #fantasy #prokofiev #sonata #flutesonata #virtuoso #artist #classicalmusic #classicalmusician #classicalmusiclife #music #musician #piccolo #recital #concert
#KansasCitySymphony #DonQuixote
The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box at Meadowbrook Park. #kansascitysymphony #mobilemusicbox #meadowbrookpark #kansas
#kansascitysymphony. Bring on the Bond music!
🎶🌳 Join us for the next concert in the park at Theatre in the Park on Oct 11 from 6-7 pm! 🌳🎶 Get ready to be serenaded by the enchanting sounds of a woodwind quintet featuring the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn, brought to you by the talented members of the Kansas City Symphony's woodwind section. Bring your comfiest lawn chair, coziest blanket, and a scrumptious picnic, as we bask in the warm glow of music tgoether. ✨🎼 🤩 But wait, there's more! Attend this concert and you could be the lucky winner of two FREE tickets to an upcoming KCS performance in the majestic Helzberg Hall! 🎫🌟 Let's make memories, enjoy fantastic music, and perhaps score some tickets for a future musical adventure. See you there! 🎉🎶🌙 #KCWoodwindNights #SymphonyUnderTheStars #MusicMagic #PicnicAndMelodies #KansasCitySymphony
You had me at cello 😍 Congrats to @dalecello and @yunya_ella on their new appointments with the @psomusicians !! Congrats to Sally Kim (@sallycello0) on her win for the @kcsmusicians !! #cello #audition #pittsburghsymphony #kansascitysymphony #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #musician #job
Last night the LS Symphony had the great fortune to have sectionals led by members of the Kansas City Symphony. Cello/Bass section was led by Richard Ryan (Bass), Winds/Percussion led by Kayla Burggraf (Flute/Piccolo) and David Gamble (Horn), and the Violin/Viola section led by Kristin Velicer (Violin). We're preparing a great concert on October 14! Get your tickets today!! lssymphony.org/tickets #kansascitysymphony #lssymphony
On this International Music Day, we’re celebrating all the amazing musical performances at the Kauffman Center. Long-time partner, the Kansas City Symphony brings world-class orchestral music to the local community during its 42-week season. Did you know that the Kansas City Symphony is the region’s only full-time professional symphony orchestra? To learn more about the KC Symphony, or our other resident companies, visit kauffmancenter.org/about/resident-companies #InternationalMusicDay #KauffmanCenter #KansasCitySymphony #KansasCityMusic 📸 top, Kansas City Symphony, bottom, David Bickley
I had such a BLAST doing guest portraits at the Kc Symphony House last night for @fortekcs !!! It was such a wonderful turnout!! #livepainter #livepainting #guestportraits #guestpainter #eventfavors #eventpainter #eventpainting #kcsymphony #kansascity #kansascitysymphony #guestfavors #uniquefavors #weddingpainter #guestillustration #guestpainting #kcmaker #smallbusinesskc
It’s toasty in KC but that won’t keep #kansascitysymphony lovers away! Forte’!🍷🍇
@bootlegbourbonballs is honored and excited to be sharing our handcrafted bourbon balls with all of you at the @kcsymphony and @fortekcs event! Not only are we supporters of our local symphony, we are also committed to supporting our local distilleries, using only Kansas City and regional distilled spirits in our bourbon balls 🥃 September 28th, we will be featuring our newest release, in collaboration with @westbottomswhiskeyco, called the “Flapper’s Delight” and another fan fave, the “Hooch,” made with @unionhorsedistillingco, Reserve Bourbon. Tickets are required so grab yours today and make plans for an evening of wonderful music, food and decadent desserts! #bootlegbourbonballs #kcbourbonballs #forte #kansascitysymphony #notoriouslynaughtychocolates #shirleybushhelzbergsymphonyhouse
Went to the symphony last week to hear the incredible Broadway singer, Audra McDonald, perform and wowwwww. In the top vocal performances I’ve ever heard live. 🫠 Absolutely incredible!!! Now it’s to practice… haha 😅 #kansascitysymphony #audramcdonald #kauffmancenter #kansascity
Finally doing an official page! Follow me here for all of our latest @kcsymphony & @kcsmusicians schedules and news! #kansascitysymphony #kcsmusicians #oboe #hinikeroboe #universityofcentralmissouri
One more trip around the sun #birthday #kansascitysymphony #towncompanykc
Symphony Concert this Tue. the 19th, 6:30 pm in Roanoke Park! Soak up the good vibes in the beautiful weather and wonderful setting of Roanoke Park, north of the community center. Bring a chair, a picnic and some friends to enjoy live music on a beautiful evening! 🎶 (See the link in our bio for the program.) TBT to 2020's Mobile Music Box (sound on): tinyurl.com/RP-MMB-20 or https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWOFtXJp_Z/ . . . #kansascitysymphony #free #KCParks #MobileMusicBox #wherekcplays #kansascity #roanokekc #valentinekc #volkerkc #colemanhighlands #w39thkc #roanokepark #parksandrec #kansascity
Had such a blast seeing the beautiful @audramcdonald at @kauffmancenter ! She sang so beautifully with the #KansasCitySymphony Had great company @kidomega123 @jhsmithkc #AudraMcDonald #DateNight #FridayNight #Lgbt #GayCouples #KansasCity #KauffmanPerformingArtsCenter #Symphony #KCSymphony
So happy to have had some incredible reads with the @kcsymphony in preparation for @29flames ‘s new production of "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci" at the @kcopera ! The sheer power and skill that these musicians bring to these timeless operas is something to behold. Can't wait to share the stage, add our ridiculously good cast next week, and make some magic together. Get your tickets and join us for what promises to be an unforgettable experience! 🎫 #OperaLife #KansasCitySymphony #LyricOperaKC #CavalleriaRusticana #Pagliacci #ClassicalMusic #OperaMagic #RehearsalLife #BehindTheScenes #MusicMatters #SymphonyOrchestra #OperaSinger #TimelessClassics #LoveForOpera #StageLife #OperaWorld #KansasCityCulture #MakingMagic #DramaticArts #OrchestraLife #ConductorLife #MusicCommunity #PowerOfMusic #MusicAndEmotion #RehearsalFlow #SymphonicSound #OperaPower #MusicalJourney #LifeInRehearsal #cultureinkc
Experiencing Harry Potter in a new way ⚡️ 🎼 #kansascitysymphony #kauffmancenterfortheperformingarts
4 years ago in Booneville, MO... last time I sang with him and tonight I'll sing about him ❤️🎵 #boonevillemo #missouririverfestivalofthearts #cabaretshow #lovesongs #popsconcert #stlouisarts #stlouisartssymphony #kansascityarts #kansascitysymphony #uiatalent
The Kauffman Center, officially known as the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, is a performing arts center which is located in the downtown area of Kansas City, in the western part of the State of Missouri, within the central part of the United States, and as the building consists of two symmetrical half shells of vertical, concentric arches that open toward the south, each one housing one acoustically independent performance venue, has become an impressive symbol of the city that every visitor want to see up close in person. . . . . . . . #KauffmanCenter #KauffmanCenterForThePerformingArts #KansasCity #Missouri #USA #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #AlluringWorld #SeeTheWorld #TravelTheWorld #travelphotography #photooftheday #instagood #travelgram #picoftheday #architecturephotography #wanderlust #instatravel #instagramable #metalbuilding #amazingplace #touristattraction #tourism #ArtsCenter #KansasCitySymphony #DiscoverMissouri #AmazingMissouri #VisitMissouri #DiscoverUSA #SeeUSA #VisitUSA
Calling all young music enthusiasts in Kansas City! 🎶 Forte, the Kansas City Symphony's Young Professionals event, is back for its second year! 🎉 Join us on September 28th at the historic Shirley Bush Helzberg Symphony House for an unforgettable evening of curated classical music and inspiration. Experience the beauty of the symphony in an intimate setting while savoring delicious plates and cocktails from our local vendors. Hope to see you there! https://www.kcsymphony.org/forte/ #ForteKC #KansasCitySymphony #YoungProfessionals #ClassicalMusic
🎉 Celebrating James Zabawa-Martinez! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce and congratulate James Zabawa-Martinez on his new role as One-Year Section Violin with the Kansas City Symphony! 🎻🎶 🌟 James Zabawa-Martinez is a remarkable talent hailing from Austin, Texas. 🌍 James's musical journey has taken him across the globe, performing with renowned orchestras such as the Minnesota Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Utah Symphony, and Indianapolis Symphony. 🎻 As a New World Symphony Fellow, James had the honor of serving as concertmaster under the legendary Michael Tilson Thomas. 🎶 🗣️ In his own words, James expresses his gratitude, "I am so grateful for the unconditional support and encouragement from the Sphinx Organization. The generous audition and substitute musician grants have made it possible to progress my career as a violinist." 👏 Join us in applauding James Zabawa-Martinez on this incredible achievement! His talent and dedication to his craft are an inspiration to us all. We can't wait to see the magic he brings to the stage with the Kansas City Symphony. 🎉🎵 #KansasCitySymphony #TalentRecognition #MusicianSpotlight #ViolinVirtuoso #NAASGrant #NAAS
‼️Although Josh Jones, his legal representation, and BON met with Kansas City Symphony leadership to discuss the way to move forward to secure Josh’s tenure, we are still fighting for an acceptable outcome for Josh. We applaud Josh for publicly discussing his experience during his time with the Kansas City Symphony. We know that the injustices he dealt with will resonate with other Black musicians who have suffered through an unfair tenure process. Please read Josh’s interview with the @thepitchkc in our Stories. Let KCS management know he has your support and that his tenure denial is unacceptable. They MUST right this wrong. Our work is not done. We continue to stand with Josh. #tenurejosh . . . . . #tenure #equity #blackworkers #blackmusician #protest #implicitbias #bias #racism #workplace #percussion #orchestra #symphony #kansascity #union #solidarity #blackexcellence #artist #diversity #inclusion #kansascitysymphony
Join Music Director Michael Stern as he leads the Kansas City Symphony in a concert featuring special guests, The Resilient performing works by Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, and others! Watch "Bank of America's Celebration at the Station" TONIGHT on #KMOS 6.1 at 8:30 PM! #KansasCitySymphony #Concert #July4th
Back in 2020, most orgs put out some sort of #BlackLivesMatter statement and/or a commitment to DEI. Or a black square in solidarity. Its 2023 and I ask my industry colleagues onstage and behind the scenes to actually DO THE WORK. Don’t be caught out here in these streets being “in the early stages” as an org. https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/black-orchestral-network-protests-kansas-city-symphony-tenure-decision?_amp=true . . . . . #themoreyouknow #equity #racialequity #inclusion #implicitbias #solidarity #kansascity #edib #dei #deib #tenurejosh #tenure #racism #discrimination #antiblack #antiracism #blackmusicians #kansascitysymphony