About Us

The Mission of the Kansas City Kansas Community Orchestra (KCKCO) is to provide the opportunity for volunteer musicians to enhance their musical talents by sharing their love of music with the community. Two of the main focal points of the orchestra are to cultivate the next generation of musicians by encouraging children to discover and master a musical instrument in a full orchestra setting, and to foster the value of community service.

The orchestra was started in 2000 by Jeff Beck, our Conductor. Jeff holds a bachelor’s and Master of Music Education degree from The University of Kansas. Jeff was a music educator in the KCK schools for 33 years, teaching at all levels – elementary, middle, and high school, and taught band, jazz band, marching band, strings, and full symphony orchestra.

KCKCO is composed of musicians of every age, ranging from middle/high school age through adults. Any person who possesses the necessary artistic skills is eligible for membership. All are welcome and no formal audition is required. We ask that musicians have mastered playing an instrument, love music, and enjoy sharing it. 

We rehearse every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm at London Heights Baptist Church (734 N. 78th St, KCKS 66112). Most performances are also on held Thursdays at KCK Community College Auditorium and venues across the Kansas City area.

Concerts are free and open to everyone. KCKCO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, run by volunteers. We appreciate and depend on your generous donations. Please sign up to receive concert invitations. We are celebrating our 24th year and hope to see you soon!