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The Overland Park Orchestra is a volunteer orchestra sponsored in part by the city of Overland Park. The Overland Park Orchestra is a Nonprofit Organization.

The Overland Park Orchestra is a volunteer orchestra sponsored in part by the City of Overland Park. Since its inception in 1973, it has played for both children and adults at a variety of venues. In recent years, the orchestra has provided music for the American Youth Ballet’s annual production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet, been a part of the Overland Park Fall Festival, and performed at th

e Overland Park Arboretum. For information on becoming a member, contact David Clark, 913-268-7376. The Overland Park Orchestra is grateful for continued support from all of our sponsors and hopes to inspire a new generation to love music. Please consider supporting the orchestra through a donation, https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BENS3W9BW2BQA.

02/21/2026

🎶 Just one day away! 🎶

Join us tomorrow, February 22nd at 6:00PM, for Bold Bass Brilliance and Brahms’ Lyrical 3rd Symphony — a free concert at Matt Ross Community Center (8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS).

Celebrate rising talent - Andrew Bowles, our Youth Soloist Competition Winner, performing the first movement from Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto. Plus some incredible symphonic classics: Beethoven’s Consecration of the House Overture and Brahms’ heartfelt Symphony No. 3 round out the program.

✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of symphonic magic — bring your friends and family and share the joy! ✨

02/08/2026

We hope everyone is getting excited that our next concert is just a few weeks away! Join us on February 22nd at 6:00PM for Bold Bass Brilliance and Brahms' Lyrical 3rd Symphony. The concert will be held at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS 66204. The Overland Park Orchestra is incredibly excited to celebrate our Youth Soloist Competition Winner - Andrew Bowles, an incredible young bassist, at the concert with a wonderful performance of the first movement of Koussevitzky's Double Bass Concerto.

Beethoven's Consecration of the House Overture kicks off a dazzling evening of symphonic music. The overture blends stately Baroque‑inspired counterpoint with the composer’s trademark rhythmic vitality, creating a sense of ceremonial grandeur. Its brilliant brass writing and triumphant final fugue evoke the spirit of a new concert hall being dedicated with both reverence and exuberance. Be inspired by a heartfelt touching performance of Brahms' Symphony No. 3. This carefully crafted symphony epitomizes Brahms' middle-period mastery by distilling Romantic ideals into a compact, organically unified structure. The symphony's contrast of major and minor keys inflects the entire work with an undercurrent of tension and release. Its interplay of personal motto, cyclical development, and emotional breadth has secured its place as a cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire. It will be an unforgettable evening for all in attendance!

This is a free performance, that you won't want to miss. Please share this opportunity with your friends.

01/20/2026

We're extending the deadline to submit applications for our Youth Soloist Competition through the end of the day on Wednesday, January 21st. If you're a talented young musician, we would love to see you there! This competition presents an opportunity for a young musician to play a movement from one of the great concertos from history with an orchestra in concert, while also having the opportunity to win a prize of $250.

Please visit our website for more details.

https://www.oporchestra.org/youth-soloist-competition

12/20/2025

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Christmas Festival program this evening! The program blends shimmering selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with festive favorites like Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and a lush orchestral setting of Mel Tormé’s The Christmas Song. A powerful performance of For Good from Wicked adds emotional depth to the evening. The concert concludes with a rousing set of Christmas carols excellently delivered by the orchestra and choir, creating a warm, unforgettable holiday celebration. This is a can't miss concert, and did we mention that it's free!

Join us at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 7:00PM!

https://www.oporchestra.org/event-details-registration/overland-park-orchestras-christmas-festival-3

12/07/2025

Our Christmas Festival is now just a few short weeks away! Join us on December 20th at 7:00PM to warm your hearts through the power of music. The concert will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS 66216, and the Overland Park Orchestra is elated to be once again joined by the church choir for an unforgettable evening of festive symphonic favorites and joyful Christmas carols.

Selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet shimmer with colorful orchestration, weaving together sparkling dances, lyrical melodies, and vivid character pieces that bring the fairy‑tale world to life. From the sweeping grandeur of the Waltz of the Flowers, to the exuberance of the Russian Trepak, the music balances charm and drama, enchanting audiences with its blend of fantasy and symphonic brilliance. Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride is a sparkling orchestral showpiece that captures the joyful clatter of bells, whip cracks, and galloping rhythms of a winter sleigh ride. Mel Tormé’s The Christmas Song, a warm, nostalgic ballad that paints a cozy holiday scene with chestnuts roasting on an open fire, is on full display in a wonderful orchestral arrangement. For Good is a popular number from the musical and hit film - Wicked, and the orchestra brings the power of the song to life. The orchestra and the choir bring the evening to a close with a round of merry Christmas carols that are like roaring bonfire that touches the soul. This is a can't-miss holiday spectacular!

We can't wait to see you all again to share the joy of music. Please share this opportunity with your friends!

11/28/2025

We are excited to announce that the Overland Park Orchestra is now accepting applications for our Youth Soloist Competition auditions for 2026. If you're a young musician, we'd love to hear you play at our auditions in January. This competition presents an opportunity for a young musician to play a movement from one of the great concertos from history with an orchestra in concert, while also having the opportunity to win a prize of $250.

For more information please follow the link to our website - https://www.oporchestra.org/youth-soloist-competition.

10/31/2025

We hope to see you at our next concert this Sunday, November 2nd at 3:00PM. Join us for Sibelius' Ethereal Third Symphony and another incredible performance of Peter and the Wolf at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park, KS, 66204!

Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3 stands at the crossroads of his earlier lush romantic decadence and a newfound neoclassical nimbleness. It is a masterpiece of restraint, beauty, and organic form. The Third Symphony offers a fresh, clear voice inspired by the Finnish landscape and classical tradition. Icy forests lit up with sunlight, wide open expanses, and crisp skies come alive in this symphony’s graceful lines and rhythmic vitality. It is Sibelius at his most refined—intimate, yet powerful. The incredible orchestral fairytale - Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, features once again, and we're excited to have guest narrator - Matt Stewart, an award-winning anchor/reporter from Fox 4 News, join us for the performance. Peter and the Wolf is a dazzling symphonic fairy tale. Conceived as both musical entertainment and an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra, it remains as one of Prokofiev’s most enduring works. Join Peter and his friends on an adventure as he finds his bravery and courage in a comical orchestral exposition. It will be an unforgettable afternoon for all in attendance!

This is a free performance, that you won't want to miss. Please share this opportunity with your friends.

Downtown Overland Park
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10/25/2025

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow afternoon for a spine-tingling Halloween celebration at our Haunting Harmonies concert at Blue Valley Northwest at 3:00PM. Wear your favorite Halloween costume or just come as you are, and enjoy an incredible free concert and a few sweet treats afterwards. This is the perfect way to kick off the week of Halloween festivities!

10/18/2025

We hope everyone is getting excited for our next concert! Join us for Haunting Harmonies with the Overland Park Orchestra, the perfect way to kick off your Halloween festivities with a dazzling concert of spine-tingling orchestral favorites. We're thrilled to present the concert on October 26th at 3:00PM at Blue Valley Northwest High School, 13260 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213.

Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette portrays the tongue in cheek procession of a slain puppet who was defeated by another string-operated adversary. You'll hear every joint of the wooden townspeople clattering together as they march through the town square mourning their inanimate friend. They may even stop a few times along the way to have a few beverages and reminisce about the good times they had together. Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre is the perfect evocation of the undead being summoned on Halloween night to dance the evening away. The grim reaper calls forth the dead from their graves to dance for him while he plays his fiddle, represented by the solo violin. His skeletons dance for him until the rooster crows at dawn, when they must return to their graves until the next year. The incredible orchestral fairytale - Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, also features on the concert, and we're excited to have guest narrator - Dan Weinbaum, an award-winning radio host from KMBZ Radio, join us. The story and the orchestra fuse together into an immersive experience of Peter's adventure with his animal friends and his tribulations against the dastardly Wolf. We're also excited to be joined by musicians from Blue Valley Northwest's orchestra, who will feature alongside the Overland Park Orchestra during the concert.

This is a perfect time to try out your Halloween costumes a little early, and there will definitely be some treats to be had for all in attendance. We hope to see you there and can't wait to bring music to the community once again. This is a free performance, that you won't want to miss! Please share this opportunity with your friends.

09/19/2025

We look forward to seeing everyone at our first concert of the season - Lights, Waltz, Action! tomorrow at 7:00PM at Matt Ross Community Center. It will be a delightful evening with the perfect pairing of light classical favorites and epic Hollywood film scores! The Overland Park Orchestra can't wait to share such beautiful music with the community again.

https://www.oporchestra.org/event-details-registration/lights-waltz-action

09/07/2025

Our first concert of the season is just a few weeks away! We hope you will join us for Lights, Waltz, Action!, an unforgettable evening of musical fireworks that brings together the magic of orchestral pops favorites and the iconic sounds of Hollywood film scores on September 19th at 7:00PM at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS 66204.

Music from The Wizard of Oz is instantly recognizable and helped create one of the most magical worlds we've ever seen. Johann Strauss' waltzes have captivated audiences for over 150 years with the power to transport any audience through a carefree stroll along the streets of Vienna. Dvorak's Carnival Overture and Chabrier's Joyeuse marche are orchestral firecrackers that evoke the spirit of an exuberant Bohemian carnival and a merry parade through the streets of Paris. John Williams' score from Jurassic Park is an epic journey through the awe and danger of the prehistoric age. The epic music from How to Train Your Dragon is a 21st century marvel, which perfectly mirrors the vast landscapes and soaring flight sequences of the film with a decadent orchestral expanse.

This family-friendly concert promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages, featuring an engaging program that combines classic orchestral pieces with beloved movie soundtracks. It will be a splendid way to kick off an incredible season we have in store for the community! This is a free performance, that you won't want to miss. Please share this opportunity with your friends.

Downtown Overland Park

08/09/2025

We're extremely excited to announce our 2025 - 2026 season of concerts! The season is filled with dazzling orchestral fireworks from highlights from some of Hollywood's recent blockbusters to classic pops favorites to some of the definitive symphonic works from history's greatest composers. Our symphonic series will feature some of history's greatest masterworks full of emotion and exultation. Some works will be instantly recognizable, and others will be hidden gems. This season will truly take you on a journey of the power of music through the many different avenues an orchestra can travel on. We'll feature remarkable symphonies by Sibelius and Brahms, showcasing spiritual hymnlike tunes and delicate lyricism. Our symphonic series finale features Rimsky-Korsakov's thrilling symphonic poem - Scheherazade, which will transport the audience on a vivid journey to the mystical East. Our pops series features several remarkable concerts highlighting music from some of Hollywood's most notable titles, sensational orchestral magic from Dvorak and Strauss, and an immersive telling of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Festive concerts celebrating Halloween and Christmas are a treat for the whole family as well. The Overland Park Orchestra is so excited to present a marvelous season for the community showcasing the many exemplary aspects of classical music!

Concert dates are listed below and more information about each concert can be found at https://www.oporchestra.org/events . You can also RSVP for each event on our website to add the concerts to your digital calendar. We look forward to bringing more music to the community in just a few short weeks. All concerts are free of admission and an excellent occasion for the whole family. We hope you'll join us this season!

Lights, Waltz, Action! - September 19th
Haunting Harmonies with the Overland Park Orchestra - October 26th
Sibelius' Ethereal 3rd and Peter and the Wolf - November 2nd
Overland Park Orchestra's Christmas Festival - December 20th
Brahms' Lyrical Third Symphony - February 22nd
One Thousand and One Nights with Russian Magic - May 10th
Park Promenades at Thompson Park - May 22nd

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11902 Lowell Avenue
Overland Park, KS
66213

Website

https://www.oporchestra.org/

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