Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra to Dedicate Saturday's Concert to Victims of the February 20th Shootings

    KALAMAZOO, MI, February 24, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra announces the dedication of its concert, Al Jarreau in Symphony, this Saturday, February 27 in honor and in memory of all the victims of this past weekend's tragedy in Kalamazoo. President and CEO Peter H. Gistelinck and Board Chair, Dr. Janice M. Brown, will make the dedication and offer a moment of silence during the evening's welcoming statements.

"The traumatic events that took place last Saturday evening, leaving many families and friends suddenly without their loved ones, are surreal and heartbreaking for our community." Gistelinck adds, "In light of such tragedy we have seen a community brought together. Kalamazoo area residents have found support and strength from around the globe. The dedication of this performance, to the family and friends of these victims, is the least we can do to show our love and support."

The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra receives major support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra also receives generous support from other local, state and national foundations, as well as private and corporate support. For more information, visit www.kalamazoosymphony.com.

ABOUT THE KALAMAZOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Founded in 1921, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is Southwest Michigan's premier musical organization, providing musical enrichment to over 80,000 adults and youth per year. The third-largest professional orchestra in the state, the KSO has won numerous awards and grants, including the Met Life Award for Arts Access in Underserved Communities, the National Endowment for the Arts for its extensive education programs, and a major Ford Foundation grant to found its innovative Artist-in-Residence program.

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