Kate Stone

Kate was second horn with Orchestra London for 24 years and now is a proud member of London Symphonia. She also serves as personnel manager for the ensemble. Kate has been a member of the orchestra at the Stratford Festival for 21 seasons and has appeared on stage and has recorded music for many Festival productions over the years. She has held positions with Victoria Symphony and Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, and has performed with the NAC Orchestra, Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Philharmonic, Windsor Symphony, Aradia Ensemble and Tafelmusik.

Ms. Stone has also been personnel manager for London Symphonia since its inception in 2014. Her 35 years experience as a professional musician has given Kate insight into the intricacy and balance of aligning players into an exceptional ensemble. Working closely with members of the Artistic Advisory Committee, her knowledge of the music and the advice of colleagues, she crafts each concert’s ensemble to fit the composer’s vision. For her, it is an honor to be a part of this unique orchestra as a musician and as personnel manager.