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Become a KSO Ambassador
Join our Team and Make a Difference!
The Kokomo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) invites you to our Ambassador Program, where you can play a vital role in helping us grow and thrive. We’re currently seeking passionate individuals who want to get involved with the symphony program and be part of our journey.
By signing up and completing your registration form, you’ll unlock a world of opportunities to connect closely with the orchestra, musicians and community. You’ll receive a mission-oriented email guiding you through your hands-on experience with the KSO.
As a KSO Ambassador, your ongoing mission will be to:
- Spread the Word: Communicate with your family, friends, colleagues and fellow band members (or students) about KSO concerts and youth events. Help us reach new audiences by sharing information on how to purchase tickets
- Promote in Your Community: Place promotional materials in key locations within your community. Help us generate buzz and visibility for the KSO by distributing event information and flyers to your friends and acquaintances.
- Grow the Activity: We’re seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals committed to expanding the reach and impact of the KSO. Join us in fostering a thriving arts community and inspiring more people to engage with our symphony.
As a KSO Ambassador, you’ll have additional opportunities to get involved. You can serve as an usher during our latest KSO events, where you’ll directly contribute to the smooth operation of our performances. You may also have the chance to distribute promotional materials at local events in Kokomo, including First Friday. Moreover, there will be opportunities to administer our print newsletter mailing.
Rest assured, we’ll keep you updated and informed about exciting developments via email. Be the first to know about upcoming concerts, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and special events designed for our valued KSO Ambassadors.
Join us in shaping the future of the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra. Become a KSO Ambassador today and make a meaningful impact on our community’s cultural landscape.
AMBASSADOR MATERIALS
You’ll receive a season brochure in your email after registering as a KSO Ambassador. Based on the event you’re helping with, your promotional materials may vary. However, we’ve also compiled some helpful social tools below to get you started!
SOCIAL MEDIA
A hashtag is a type of label or tag used on social network services that makes it easier for users to find related content with a specific theme or topic. Users create and use hashtags by placing the hash character (or pound/number sign) “#” in front of a word or unspaced phrase, either in the main text of a message or at the end. Searching for that hashtag will then present each message that’s been tagged with it.
KSO has created a hashtag, #GrowKSO, to unify our Ambassadors and prospective audience members and help us feel connected to each other, turning a concert into an experience that we can instantly tune into and view pictures, messages and videos.
#GrowKSO –Spread the word about the KSO concert season via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using one of these sample posts or one of your own creations!
- Bust out your smartphone and snap a selfie with your ticket order, then tell people which KSO event(s) you’ll be checking out: “Flaunting my @KokomoSymphony tickets!”
- “Can’t wait to see them at EVENTNAME! Get your tickets at www.kokomosymphony.net #growKSO”
- Don’t just watch the action, immerse yourself in it: “Check this out, our concert band of KSO fans! #growKSO”
- We love the interaction, so shoot us a clip of your favorite orchestra music videos: “Watching this to tide me over until I see @KokomoSymphony next time! #growKSO”
- No friend left behind during the action: “Who’s sitting next to me when @KokomoSymphony is performing on EVENTDATE? #growKSO”
Hailing from Pennsylvania, Ellen started her cello journey in third grade. During her junior and senior years of high school, she undertook the responsibility of instructing elementary students in her community. This commitment persisted beyond college as she continued to teach privately while residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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.
José Valencia is a highly regarded conductor and violinist making significant contributions to Indiana’s music scene and beyond. Alongside his role with the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra (KSO), he is the founding music director and artistic advisor of the innovative Orkestra Project based in Indianapolis. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster of the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and the Assistant Concertmaster of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra.
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.