Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, and Percussion
Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra
Fall 2025 Chair Order
| Philharmonic Orchestra | ||||
| Violin I | Violin 2 | Viola | Cello | Double Bass |
| Addison Arnold | Rhys McNeal | Konnor Chipps | Aaron Puls | Alexander Hirsch |
| Wumei Cai | Alexis Rockhold | MengMeng Barua | Juliette Tignon | |
| Jonas Kates | Aryav Shrestha | Kamron Kamali | Joel McClelland | |
| Phoebe Yu | Jack Wengler | William Mooy | Elie de Leiris | |
| Michael Honomichl | Dorian Sherwood | GianCarlos Molina | Eloise Reynolds | |
| Lexi Pierce | Aristos Pech | Owen Maier | ||
| Hannah Cha | Leah Caviness | Xander Thron | ||
| Natasha Huang | Sharvi Batni | Reese Rottinghaus | ||
| Isabelle Bae | Quentin Hoskins | Lylah Planchon | ||
| Jessica White | Mercy Mitchum | Josie Wurth | ||
| Zoe O’Connell | Maelena Green | Ellison Butler | ||
| Lucy Martin | Alissa Martin | |||
| Jacob Yong Cheon | Sophia Kang | |||
| Sarah Niu | Evelyn Omanson | |||
| Celestee Griot-Madden | Ella Galliera | |||
| Milo Griot-Madden | Aiden Zhou | |||
| Athena Lee | ||||
| Flute | Oboe | Clarinet | ||
| Kaden Barrett | Avery Tharp | TJ Finch | ||
| Lucy Wagner | Layla Shah | Mathis Wright | ||
| Natalia Robinson | Colin Wehner | Alaina Moyer | ||
| Samantha Mires | Juliana Fetzer | |||
| Horn | Trumpet | Trombone | Tuba | Percussion |
| Rick Rowland | Maverick Martin | Jackson Burns | James Hogrefe | Myka Killip |
| Jorge Velez | Pranay Haligheri | Maison Pebley | Ryan Wacker | |
| Colin Duke | Liam Hageman | |||
| Annabella Chambers |
Youth Symphony Orchestra Classes in Kansas City
Continue to Grow
Your Musical Education
Michelle Davis & Amanda Kremer, Conductors
Our Philharmonic Orchestra is a full orchestra and the graduating ensemble of our Junior School. Philharmonic Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements of symphonic music. It expands upon young musicians’ prior experiences to continue honing their skills and ensuring excellence in musicality.
Michelle Davis and Amanda Kremer are the current conductors of our Philharmonic Orchestra in Kansas City. Students will rehearse every Sunday as part of their program, and we do encourage students to keep taking private lessons throughout the season. We look forward to seeing your student join the ranks of our ensemble!
Highlights
Junior School: Grades 8-10
See Tuition page for more information
Philharmonic Orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements of symphonic music. Recently performed works include Brahms’s “Academic Festival Overture” & “Tragic Overture” the Scherzo from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and Holst’s “The Planets.”
Philharmonic Orchestra rehearses on Sunday afternoons.
In 2025-2026, rehearsals will take place from 1-2:45 p.m.*
*please note that times, locations and durations are subject to change
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Creativity takes Community
Grow together
Meet Michelle Davis
Michelle Davis has been a string orchestra educator for 30 years in Illinois, Michigan and Missouri. She has taught strings/orchestra at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Currently, she is the conductor of the Liberty High School Orchestras in Liberty, Missouri. In addition, she teaches private lessons to aspiring violin and viola students. Previously, she taught beginning strings and junior high orchestra in Oak Park, Illinois, and middle school orchestra in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She just finished a two-year tenure as Orchestra Vice President of the Missouri Music Educators’ Association.
Meet Amanda Kremer
Amanda Kremer is originally from Springfield, Mo. She graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Amanda played horn with the Minnesota Symphonic Winds and completed her master’s degree in educational leadership from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Upcoming Performances
YSKC Presents: Solo Showcase Fall Recital
6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113
Sep 18
Thu,
7:00 PM
2025
Next Gen: “Centenaries & Celebrations” – The Midwest Trust Center Presents YSKC & Opus 76 Quartet
Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park KS 66210
Sep 28
Sun,
2:00 PM
2025
Masterclass: Missouri State University @ YSKC
Shawnee Mission South High School, 5800 W 107th St, Overland Park, KS 66207
Oct 05
Sun,
2:00 PM
2025
UMKC Day: Campus Visit & Masterclasses with UMKC Conservatory Faculty for YSKC Symphony Orchestra
UMKC Campus - Kansas City MO 64110
Oct 19
Sun,
12:00 PM
2025
Ready to join YSKC?
View our 2025/2026 audition information to learn more about joining our Philharmonic Orchestra in Kansas City!
About YSKC
YSKC was founded as The Youth Symphony of the Heart of America by Leo Scheer consisting of an orchestra of 80 musicians, 22 and younger. Incorporated in 1958, YSKC has enjoyed a vibrant history as the musical home to students in Kansas City. Today, the Youth Symphony of Kansas City serves more than 400 musicians in grades 5-12 and is comprised of four full orchestras, a preparatory strings ensemble, multiple ancillary programs, the Opus 76 Quartet Residency, and our new YSKC Academy program. Throughout its 65 years of programming, YSKC has built an alumni class of more than 10,000, completed international tours to Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain, and performed at numerous prestigious festivals and conferences nationwide.
