Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing Across the Parks, and everyone is welcome. Musicians will play at different parks throughout the city on May 3rd. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. Venture to one of the six featured parks across Wichita to hear local talent.
You will be mesmerized by the Symphony musicians performing their music. This truly unique experience is one you don’t want to miss, and it’s FREE!! Pack a picnic, sit back, and relax.
Playing Across The Parks in Wichita
Wichita Symphony Brass Quintet
- 1PM Buffalo Park – 500 N. Maize Rd. 67212
- 2PM West Douglas Park – 3201 W Douglas, Wichita, KS 67213
- 3PM Woodland North Park – 841 W 21st Street N, Wichita, KS 67203
Wichita Symphony String Quartet
- 1:30PM Chisholm Creek Park South – 3228 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67220
- 2:30PM Schweiter Park – 900 S Chautauqua, Wichita, KS 67211
- 3:30PM Cessna East Park – 6115 E Mt. Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
In years past, some of the music performed:
• A Whole New World from Aladdin
• Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast
• Frozen Medley Songs
• How Far I’ll Go from Moana
• Kiss the Girl from The Little Mermaid
• Surface Pressure
• The Incredibles Main Theme
• We Don’t Talk About Bruno from Encanto
• You’ve Got A Friend in Me from Toy Story
Bring your blankets and chairs to listen to the music in comfort. We hope to see you there.
The mission of the Wichita Symphony is to enrich, educate, and entertain diverse audiences of all ages in our region through performances of orchestral music, thereby enhancing the vibrancy and vitality of Wichita.
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1944 and is one of the oldest and most active arts organizations in Kansas. Throughout its 79 years of existence, the orchestra’s mission has been to provide the state with the highest quality musical presentations for as many different audiences as possible.
Over the years, the Orchestra has gone through artistic growth to become a highly respected and acclaimed ensemble. The Orchestra’s annual activities include a Masterworks series, Pops concerts, Special Events, Family Concerts, and free, citywide community performances. The Orchestra’s educational activities include Young People’s Concerts, a four-tiered Youth Orchestras & Ensembles Program, and ongoing audience education.
