The Lenexa Community Orchestra performs free concerts for the community each summer. The orchestra, which began in 2017 as a program of the Lenexa Arts Council, is made up of volunteer musicians and is led by conductor Richard Ryan.
2019 Concert Schedule
Saturday, June 29, 2019
8 p.m.
Community Covenant Church, 15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Program:
Saturday, July 20, 2019
8 p.m.
Community Covenant Church, 15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Program:
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"Rosamunde Overture" – Franz Schubert
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"Emperor Waltz" – Johann Strauss
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"Slavonic Dances, No. 5 and No. 8" – Antonín Dvořák
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"Pavane pour une infante défunte" – Maurice Ravel
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"Danzón No. 2" – Arturo Márquez
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019
8 p.m.
Lenexa Civic Campus outdoor stage, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219 (inclement weather backup location is Community Covenant Church)
Program:
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"Egmont Overture" – Ludwig van Beethoven
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"Plow That Broke the Plains" – Virgil Thomson
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"Prairie Night and Celebration Dance" – Aaron Copland
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"Hymn and Fuguing Tune" – Henry Cowell
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"Stars and Stripes Forever" – John Philip Sousa
Admission is free. For outdoor concerts, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Our goal is to build a community of artists who want to create music together. Volunteer musicians who wish to be considered for the community orchestra should apply online.
Repertoire is subject to change.
Volunteer for Community Orchestra
2019 Sponsors
Thermal King Windows
Renewal by Andersen
Sponsorship opportunities and contact information
If your company is interested in being a sponsor, or for more information about the Lenexa Community Orchestra, please contact Susanne Neely, Lenexa Arts Council liaison at
sneely@lenexa.com.