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Graphics By Matt Macintosh, KMA Curator

ENCORE! The KSO at 50

temporary exhibit | floor two

Celebrate 50 years of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra with Encore! The KSO at 50, a new exhibition celebrating the sounds, words and people of the KSO at the Kamloops Museum and Archives.

Celebrating five decades of music, community, and cultural legacy, Encore! The KSO at 50 at the Kamloops Museum and Archives is a tribute to the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and the generations of artists, audiences, and community members who have made its work matter.
 
Just as a symphony builds from individual voices into something greater, this exhibition traces how the KSO has shaped and been shaped by the people and spirit of this region. You’ll explore the stories, artifacts, and histories that together compose the orchestra’s enduring presence in Kamloops’ arts and culture landscape.
 
With a blend of artifacts, images, and interactive elements, Encore! The KSO at 50 creates a space where music history comes alive, and visitors are invited not just to look and listen, but to participate. Whether you’re a lifelong symphony-goer, a music lover, or simply curious about your community’s cultural heritage, this exhibition offers an engaging and celebratory experience that resonates across generations.
 
Throughout the exhibition, the Kamloops Museum and Archives will host a series of programs in connection with Encore! The KSO at 50, including Centre Stage performances and rehearsals open to the public, Music at the Museum and Saturdays on Seymour drop-in music-themed crafts, and Painting with the Museum, an abstract art class drawing inspiration from music.
 

VINTAGE KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT CENTRE STAGE!

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives in celebrating 50 years of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra as we bring back memories and old favourite vintage recordings and play them at centre stage. The schedule of performances is available on the Kamloops Museum and Archives website. No registration is required for this free program.

Every Second Saturday of the Month
All ages, Sep 12–Dec 12, 12:00–2:00 pm

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What's On At The KMA
  • Admission Is By Donation
    We suggest a donation of $2 per child and $4 per adult, but all are welcome regardless of ability to give.
    Frequently Asked Questions
  • Museum Hours
    Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
    Sunday & Monday: Closed
  • Archive Hours
    Tuesday - Friday: 1:15pm - 4:00pm
    Saturday: By Appointment
    Sunday & Monday: Closed
  • Please Note:
    The admissions desk may ask that you check your bags and any food and beverages upon entry.

    We encourage you to talk in our galleries, have fun, and discuss the content and artifacts you see as you make your way around the building. Laugh, cry, and remember that we like hearing our galleries active!
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The exhibition will be open from June 12, 2025, to January 16, 2027. 

Educational programs are available to school groups based on this exhibition. Please visit our School Programming page for more information and to book your class.

Encore! Centre Stage - Live Performances

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From Tuesday rehearsals to Saturday performances, there is always something to experience at Encore! The KSO at 50.

Throughout the exhibition, the Kamloops Museum and Archives will host a series of programs in connection with Encore! The KSO at 50, including Centre Stage, an open performance and rehearsal space in partnership with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, where the public can watch local performers rehearse on Tuesday afternoons and attend performances on Saturday afternoons. On the second Saturday of each month, join us for a screening of a historic KSO performance from the archives.
 
Additional programming includes Music at the Museum and Saturdays on Seymour drop-in music-themed crafts, and Painting with the Museum, an abstract art class inspired by music.

Encore! Centre Stage Schedule