Community Messages

The past few seasons have seen the Kingston Symphony embrace the rich medium of video games, putting on concerts that have featured music from franchises like Super Mario Bros., the Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Journey, among others. On Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Kingston Grand Theatre, we will attempt to take things up a notch. Experience what we are convinced is a first-of-its-kind concert concept: an evening devoted entirely to the showcasing of world-class video game speedrunners completing the popular Cuphead and Celeste titles in record time. All of the amazing music from these games will be performed by your Kingston Symphony, live on stage, in sync with the gameplay!

With iconic and genre-defining scores by Canadian composers, Kristofer Maddigan and Lena Raine, Cuphead and Celeste are beloved games and this promises to be a video game concert which is absolutely a cut above the rest. Blazing fast gaming enhanced with a live orchestra - makes for a goosebump-inducing experience!

The Kingston Music Office invite young musicians to come together for an open jam session on Sunday, April 13, at Roswell Rehearsals, Kingston’s go-to space for making music.

Whether you’re just starting or have been playing for years, this is a chance to meet other musicians, learn how to collaborate, and grow your skills in a laid-back, supportive environment.

Annual membership in the Kingston Division is $30.00 which includes four issues of Kingston Rail. Monthly meetings of the division are held from Sept - June on the 2nd Monday of each month at St Mark's Lutheran Church, 263 Victoria St, Kingston (Corner of Earl and Victoria). (Depending on holiday Mondays the meeting may be rescheduled.) July and August meetings will be held, weather permitting, on platforms of Via rail stations in the region. Members will receive emails regarding the location. Members watch railway videos and share past, present and future railway news from around the world.

Youth Open Mic returns Sunday, April 27 and May 25, from 1 to 3 PM at the Broom Factory! 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, the Youth Open Mic is your platform to showcase your creativity and passion. 

These spring sessions will feature select pieces from Youth Imagine the Future, an exhibit highlighting the visions of local youth for a fossil fuel-free future through art and storytelling. 

We're also bringing back our guitar raffle! Perform at our April and May Open Mics for a chance to win a guitar, courtesy of Long & McQuade Kingston.

 Bonus entries:
 • Bring a friend – get one extra entry if they attend
 • Two extra entries if they perform!

The Kingston Symphony finishes the 2024-2025 season in the most remarkable way we can, with a tribute to one of history’s greatest composers: Maurice Ravel. Our composer festival examines Ravel’s brilliance. From the clarity and innovation of his Tombeau de Couperin to the stunning beauty of his Piano Concerto in G Major courtesy of Avan Yu, pianist extraordinaire, to his Mother Goose Ballet - which concludes in perhaps the single most glorious passage of music ever written - Ravel is a master of melody! Join us for an unforgettable season finale.