Your financial support enables us to continue our mission of
offering concerts and outreach events at no cost!
2025–2026
67th Season
Thank you to everyone who attended concerts this season!
Our 67th season wrapped up with the finale at Helzberg Hall, and it was an enchanting experience with a combination of orchestral music from our talented players and this year’s Chatelain Young Artist, the voices of the choirs and soloists—from dulcet to majestic—and the resonant organ accompaniment.
We couldn’t do this without your support! Stay tuned for information on summer activities and next season’s concert schedule.
2026 Chatelain Young Artist Winner
Guatemalan-American cellist Rony Castro, 19, is an emerging young artist noted for his expressive playing and remarkably rapid musical development. Born in Dodge City, KS and raised in Guatemala, he began studying cello at the age of 15 after relocating to the United States.
Within just a few years, Rony established himself as one of the leading young cellists in Kansas. He was selected to the Kansas All-State Full Orchestra in both 2023 and 2024 and served as Principal Cellist of the Wichita Youth Symphony Orchestra during the 2023–2024 season. In 2024, he received Honorable Mention in the junior division of the Kansas American String Teachers Association Competition.
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KCCO is a community-based orchestra of professional and amateur volunteer musicians. We are proud to make orchestral music accessible by offering concerts and outreach events at no cost.