A Full-Circle Moment: Music, Memory, and the Return of the KW Symphony 🎶
My mom and I had the joy of celebrating the launch of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony’s 2025 season—fittingly named “Resurrection.”
This revival is deeply personal for our family. My Grandpa played music for soldiers during WWII and later for the Kitchener Musical Society Band—a legacy of service, community, and the power of music.
To see the Symphony return after such a difficult chapter makes my heart truly happy. It’s more than a concert—it’s a symbol of resilience, tradition, and everything that makes this community special.
Here’s to a beautiful season ahead and the sounds of music filling our hearts once again 🎶❤️ #KWSymphony #Resurrection2025 #KWArts #FamilyTradition #kitchenercentre
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A Full-Circle Moment: Music, Memory, and the Return of the KW Symphony 🎶 My mom and I…
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