• The Kindred Spirits Orchestra returns to Memorial Park tonight for Stouffville’s second annual Symphony Under the Stars.
  • Last year’s inaugural event drew approximately 4,000 attendees, and the Town is hoping to grow that number this evening.
  • The concert begins at 8 p.m., with food vendors and local beverage options available starting at 7 p.m.
  • KSO blends classical and contemporary music, and is known for its community-focused performances and outreach.
  • The event concludes at 10 p.m.

 

Stouffville’s Memorial Park will transform into an open-air concert hall tonight as the Kindred Spirits Orchestra (KSO) returns to headline the second annual Symphony Under the Stars. Approximately 4,000 people attended the inaugural event in 2024, and the Town is aiming to build on that success.

Festivities begin at 7 p.m. with a variety of food vendors on site, including wood-fired pizza from Lowlands Fire Food, burgers and Philly cheesesteaks from Grill Gate, and other local fare. Guests can also enjoy beverages from Muddy York Brewing Company and Willow Springs Winery.

KSO will take the stage at 8 p.m., performing a blend of classical and contemporary works. With clear skies in the forecast and sunset just before 9 p.m., the concert is expected to live up to its name until its 10 p.m. conclusion. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Based in Markham, KSO is an audition-based ensemble with an expansive membership. The group performs a wide range of music from around the world, including works by Canadian composers. As a not-for-profit corporation and registered charity, the orchestra is known for connecting communities and bridging generations through its performances.

Fostering the next generation of classical music enthusiasts is central to KSO’s mission. In addition to community performances like Symphony Under the Stars, the orchestra educates through workshops, school partnerships, and programming with colleges and universities.

Cover image provided by and used with permission from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville