The Kansas City Symphony is a renowned orchestra that captivates audiences with the transformative power of symphonic music, under the guidance of Michael Stern. As one of the top 25 orchestras in the United States, the Kansas City Symphony performs an expansive repertoire in both orchestral and chamber formats each season. In addition to their own concerts, they also serve as the pit orchestra for the Kansas City Ballet and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

The symphony's mission extends beyond performances, as they strive to create a sense of ownership and pride in the entire Kansas City community. They are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are actively working to develop new means of engagement and accessibility. Furthermore, the orchestra aims to grow the audience for orchestral music through innovative approaches to concerts, integrating music performances with captivating narratives that connect with the human experience.

To make their music accessible to everyone, the Kansas City Symphony presents free traveling chamber performances on their Mobile Music Box, a self-contained portable stage that has been in operation since September 2020. This initiative allows them to bring high-quality music to diverse neighborhoods throughout Greater Kansas City. With their uncompromising performance standard and numerous accolades, including Grammy® awards, the Kansas City Symphony continues to make a profound impact in the world of classical music