Kentucky Symphony Orchestra

The Northern Kentucky Symphony, Inc, doing business as the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) was founded in the fall of 1992 with an ambitious purpose: to make symphonic music attractive, accessible and affordable to a larger segment of the Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati population.  Through varied and balanced thematic programming, unique collaborations and visual enhancements, the KSO has made its presentations entertaining and inclusive without compromising artistic integrity or standards.

The KSO’s mission is to culturally enrich, educate and entertain the residents of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati through unique and innovative presentations designed to make symphonic music:

Attractive:  Presenting creative programming in a continually evolving and entertaining format appealing to a socially diverse audience;

Accessible: by eliminating traditional (real and perceived) barriers associated with orchestras (staid, stuffy, pricey, dress codes, etc.) and by actively reaching out to the community through free public concerts, educational programs and subsidiary group performances, while remaining

Affordable:  Promoting symphonic music as a viable and engaging entertainment option for all members of the community.