Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, and Timpani.
Philharmonic Orchestra (Grades 7-9)
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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 7-9
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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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 Opening Day!
Shawnee Mission South High School, 5800 W 107th St, Overland Park, KS 66207
Aug 23
Sun,
8:1 AM
2026
Fall Concert: Debut & Classical Orchestras
12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210
Nov 01
Sun,
2:00 PM
2026
Fall Concert: Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras
12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210
Nov 01
Sun,
7:00 PM
2026
Spring Concert: Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestras