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Kawartha String Orchestra
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Welcome to the Kawartha String Orchestra (KSO)! We are a community orchestra featuring string musicians of all ages and backgrounds from Peterborough, Ontario and the surrounding communities. Website: www.kawarthastring.com
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The KSO Winter concert on Sunday November 30 was a great success. A huge thank you to everyone who attended on that snowy day - we appreciate your support. Together, we raised approximately $3,000 for Kawartha Food Share!

Enjoy these photos of our concert, courtesy of Karen Monahan. 1/3.
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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KSO photos of our winter concert - 2/3.

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December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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KSO photos of our winter concert - 3/3.

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December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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It's only a few days from the KSO Winter concert, and the orchestra has been working hard. Enjoy these very candid shots from our rehearsal at our concert venue - Grace United Church. 1/4

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November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Enjoy this sneak preview as Tak Kwan and the KSO rehearses for our winter concert coming up on Sunday November 30.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for our upcoming KSO Winter Concert in support of Kawartha Food Share. Because of your generosity, the KSO can continue to share music with our community.

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November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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The Kawartha String Orchestra is hosting their annual Winter concert on Sunday November 30 starting at 2:30pm at Grace United Church (581 Howden St, Ptbo). 

Admission is free; in support of Kawartha Food Share.

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October 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Anytime is a good time to join the KSO. A warm welcome to our newest member - Don (cello)!

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October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Did you know that the next edition of the KSO newsletter will be coming out next week? That's right! You can get a deeper dive into the KSO - but just a few times a year. Sign up now at our web site www.kawarthastring.com.

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October 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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...and here are the other new KSO members. Welcome to all! Katia (first violin) and Jim (second violin)

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September 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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The KSO had our first rehearsal of the fall session, and it looks like it's going to be a great one! We are happy to see all of our returning members, and also want to welcome our new members (2/2).

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Janice (cello) Tracey (second violin)
September 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The KSO had our first rehearsal of the fall session, and it looks like it's going to be a great one! We are happy to see all of our returning members, and also want to welcome our new members (1/2).

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Gerry (second violin) David (first violin) with an assist from Katherine Luba (first violin and concertmaster) Charmaine (first violin)
September 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Want to join the KSO? Our rehearsals resume Wednesday September 3 10am-12 at Mark Street United Church. For more information, check out our web site at www.kawarthastring.com or email us kawarthastring@gmail.com.

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August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Huge thanks to everyone who attended the KSO concert this past Sunday in support of Upbeat! Downtown. Because of your generosity, our community raised over $1,800. We appreciate your support!

Enjoy these pictures (courtesy of Doug Haskell).

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April 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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The KSO is thrilled that the Peterborough Examiner wrote a community profile about us! Check out their article, and check out our concert this coming Sunday April 27.

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April 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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April 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Members of the KSO had the pleasure of showcasing music and talking about our orchestra at a gathering of the Peterborough Newcomers' Club. We welcome anyone who is looking for a place to play and perform with fellow string musicians.

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April 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Visit our Facebook or Instagram feeds to watch as KSO conductor and music director Tak Kwan interviews Marcus about his inspiration for his two compositions that will premiere at our concert in 2 weeks. Enjoy!

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April 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Event calendars, electronic boards at Kawartha TV and Stereo or the zoo, or station Oldies 96.7 - the news is getting out about our concert.

KSO member Katherine recorded a PSA for Trent Radio!

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April 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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March 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Our upcoming concert on Sunday April 27 2025 will feature some guest performers playing non-string instruments! Here they are at one of our rehearsals.

Pamela Haskell (flute)
Karen Locklin (french horn)
Gregory Ward (oboe)
Peter Thomas (french horn)

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March 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM