Kevin Burton

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kevin Burton is a Topeka native and Ichabod Alumni. He received a BA in history from Washburn University and a MA in history from Kansas State University. He is passionate about Topeka and the importance of Topeka Symphony Orchestra for the community.

He has leadership and fundraising experience from local performing arts organizations including Topeka Civic Theatre and On Stage Live. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Topeka Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Additionally, he was a 2020 graduate of Leadership Greater Topeka.

In his free time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter.

To contact Kevin, please email kevin@topekasymphony.org

Peter Blum

MARKETING MANAGER

Peter Blum grew up going to the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, so sharing the love of music with his community is a dream come true. Peter regularly participates in local theatre productions both on-stage and behind the scenes. He also enjoys writing stage plays in his spare time while his three cats “help” by stepping on his keyboard.

To contact Peter, please email peter@topekasymphony.org

Kathy Maag

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

Kathy Maag has been involved with the Topeka Symphony for more than 30 years, beginning as a dedicated volunteer and member of the Symphony League, including serving as president.
She served as the volunteer General Manager from 2001 to 2003. In 2003 she became the full-time general manager of the TSO. She was honored with the Charles Marling Award in 2002. She continues her work at the Symphony, focusing on patron, musician, and board communications, as well as helping cultivate corporate and individual sponsorships and overall support for the Symphony. Kathy’s lifelong love of music was cultivated at a young age and continued through her years as a student at Washburn University where she received her BBA degree and was a member of the Washburn Belles. Kathy’s passion for and commitment to the TSO all these years comes from a desire to see that the Topeka Symphony continues to grow, not only as a professional orchestra which enriches the community, but that the organization continues to provide support for young musicians throughout northeast Kansas. Kathy’s volunteer interests include Washburn University, Alpha Phi, Minerva Club and her church. Kathy has two children and four grandchildren.

To contact Kathy, please email
kathy@topekasymphony.org