Bay Area Music Groups
The Bay Area is home to literally hundreds of classical music organizations, from community choruses to world-renowned orchestras, opera companies and chamber ensembles. This listing provides all the vital statistics for Bay Area music groups, as well as a summary of what they do best. Search by type of organization or alphabetically. Note to classical music groups: If your organization is not listed here or there is an error in your listing, please email Eric@sfcv.org.
Kairos Youth Choir
Kairos Youth Choir is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic choir of approximately 75+ children, ages 7 to 14 years, or with unchanged treble voices. Specializes in world music & music related to environmental issues. Provides a loving and joyful atmosphere for kids to musically thrive. They produce two major performances per year, musical theatre and or opera in the spring, and performs in a variety of public venues in the East Bay Area.
Founded: 1990
Artistic Director: Laura Kakis Serper
Where to hear them: Venues in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Kensington Symphony Orchestra
The Kensington Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra which draws its members from all walks of life and professions, from students to retirees, and includes both fine amateur players as well as professional musicians. Part of the KSO's mission is to make classical/symphonic music accessible and affordable to the community.
Founded: 1977
Artistic Director: Geoffrey Gallegos
Where to hear them: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley and the El Cerrito Performing Arts Theater
Kitka
Kitka is a professional women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to producing concerts, recordings, and educational programs that develop new audiences for music rooted in Eastern European women’s vocal traditions.
Founded: 1979
Artistic Director: Shira Cion, Janet Kutulas and Juliana Graffagna
Where to hear them: Various venues around the Bay Area
Kronos Quartet
In its 30-plus years, the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet has redefined what a string quartet can be. With its commitment to new and experimental works, especially in collaboration with composers and other performing artists, Kronos has made possible the musical explorations of countless other ensembles.
Founded: 1973
Artistic Director: David Harrington, violin and founder
Where to hear them: Kronos appears regularly as part of several Bay Area concert series
