The Conservatory is pleased to note that Dr. William A. Everett, Curators’ Professor of Musicology, has written Music for the People: A History of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, 1933–82.

Dr. Everett notes, “When I was asked to write a history of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, which was the professional orchestra in Kansas City from 1933 to 1982, I thought it would be a fairly straightforward task. I was genuinely surprised at the wealth of musical treasures that existed in Kansas City thanks to the Philharmonic. Writing the book became a series of discoveries and ‘wow’ moments that happened nearly every day. I am particularly grateful to the Norman B. Kahn family for entrusting me with telling the Philharmonic’s story, to Michael Stern for writing a generous foreword to the book, and to everyone who shared their memories of the orchestra and its legacy.” Read more.