Tiberius Klausner began teaching violin in Kansas City in 1955 — just a few years before the founding of the Youth Symphony. For nearly 60 years, Tiberius inspired and educated generations of violinists, many of whom have been a part of Youth Symphony family.
Honoring Tiberius Klausner
Tiberius Klausner Endowed Concertmaster Chair
In honor of Tiberius’ profound impact on the Youth Symphony, in 2014, we established an endowed chair that shall bear his name in perpetuity: the Tiberius Klausner Endowed Concertmaster Chair.
A number of Tiberius’ students once served as concertmaster in Youth Symphony and many have continued to pursue music professionally in orchestras and as educators across the globe.
Honor Tiberius Klausner
Make Your Gift Online
Make your gift online and be sure to include in the notes section that you’d like it to contribute specifically to the Tiberius Klausner Endowed Concertmaster Chair fund.
Mail Your Gift
Youth Symphony of Kansas City
1111 W. 39th St., A128
Kansas City, MO 64111
In the memo section, please be sure to include that you’d like your gift to contribute specifically to the Tiberius Klausner Endowed Concertmaster Chair fund.
Mr. K's Impact
This honor aims to serve as a lasting tribute to Tiberius and to bring attention to the hundreds of students and countless others who have been inspired through his musical gifts. Funds raised are used for scholarship needs to assist those students who possess the talent but whose families lack the financial means to participate in Youth Symphony, an ongoing need that was near and dear to Tiberius’ heart.
Tiberius Klausner Endowed Concertmaster Chairs since 2015:
- Eddy Jiang
- Olivia Everett
- Andrea Shehi
- Bethlehem Kelley
We are especially grateful to these friends who have joined in honoring Tiberius with a special contribution in his name:
Donald and Melanie ShirkDanielle KlausnerCarla KlausnerHarvey BodkerIrene BettingerDebbie ChaseRene GoldmanHolly HamiltonSusan HammerJoan HoranJudy JohnsonJennie KniesMarie ReidMarie Lerner-SextonSteve and Judy Levine-HolleyMarvin SznelerMarylou Turner
Listed are contributions made through February of 2024.
Please Note: Contributions to the Youth Symphony’s endowed funds are used according to the Investment Spending Policy in place, which is limited to usage of the interest earned.
Creativity takes Community
Grow together
Click below to learn more about Mr. Klausner’s impact on our community and all who knew him.
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Since 1958, Youth Symphony of Kansas City has provided high-quality music making opportunity to young musicians throughout the region. We ask you to join us in honoring a very special friend who has meant so much to Youth Symphony throughout its history.