Concerts & Events
Kokomo Symphony Orchestra 2026–2027 Season
Through diverse repertoire and inclusive programming, the KSO continues to create meaningful musical experiences for our growing community.
Remember Students K-12 and children are free!!
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Fundraiser
Rocking Kokomo by Candlelight
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 6:00 PMVenue: Rhine Hall
Rocking Kokomo by Candlelight is a unique experience you don't want to miss! Our Kokomo Symphony quintet will be performing a variety of familiar rock and pop music on string instruments surrounded by candlelight in the historic Rhine Hall venue. Be inspired and come enjoy the music at this multi-sensory performance right here in downtown Kokomo. Come join us prior to the performance for some charcuterie boards and a cash bar. Also, we will have a live auction at the event. A night of fun, great music, comfortable atmosphere and yummy small bites. A night to remember! All tickets sold in advance.
| Seat: $35/seat | 2-top: $100 |
| 4-top: $200 | 6-top: $300 |
Season Concert
Holiday Favorites
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 7:00 PMVenue: IUK, Havens Auditorium
A festive concert bridging holiday traditions with dynamic, contemporary sounds.
• Seasonal Classics: Cherished selections from The Polar Express, beautiful Hanukkah arrangements, and moments of classical reflection.
• Modern Twist: High-octane, rock-inspired holiday arrangements featuring the electric violin.
• Audience Participation: Concludes with a joyful, multi-generational Christmas carol sing-along.
| Adult Ticket: $30/Ticket ($35 at the door) |
Senior Ticket: $25/Ticket ($30 at the door) (age for senior price is 60+) |
Season Concert
Fan Film Favorites
Sunday, May 2, 2027 | 3:00 PMVenue: IUK, Havens Auditorium
An epic season finale showcasing classical masterpieces that shaped iconic movie moments.
The Program:
• Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra (2001: A Space Odyssey)
• Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 (The King’s Speech)
• Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana (Raging Bull)
• Barber’s Adagio for Strings (Platoon)
• Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King & Sibelius’s Finlandia
The Grand Finale:
The explosive, triumphant power of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
| Adult Ticket: $30/Ticket ($35 at the door) |
Senior Ticket: $25/Ticket ($30 at the door) (age for senior price is 60+) |
Sean Carey is a distinguished graduate of Indiana State University’s School of Music, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with Magna Cum Laude honors. Under the tutelage of Dr. Bill Davis, he honed his violin skills and emerged as a talented musician.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Ellen began playing the cello in third grade, discovering a passion for music that has shaped both her education and career. She began teaching during her junior and senior years of high school, working with elementary-aged students in her community. That passion for music education continued through college and beyond as she maintained teaching private cello lessons while living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Conductor and violinist José Valencia has built a career around a simple conviction: orchestral music is most powerful when musicians and audiences feel genuinely connected to it.
Katie Huddleston’s musical journey began in Goshen, Indiana, where she discovered her love for the cello before transitioning to the captivating world of the string bass. As the first-ever String Bass major at Manchester University, she graduated in 2015 and embarked on a fulfilling career.