Education and community outreach are two of the core activities of the Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Through various educational programmes, courses, and events, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra works together with children, adolescents, students, parents, life-long learners, teachers, educational leaders, public and private schools, colleges, and universities. The Kindred Spirits Orchestra currently has 12 educational programs:
- On-going professional development for musicians
- Performing opportunities for young musicians
- Artists residences at local schools
- Music courses
- Solo concerto competition
- Youth Strings Mentoring programme
- Associate Conductor residency programme
- Assistant Conductor residency programme
- Canadian Composer-in-residence programme
- Composers Workshops
- Conductors Workshop
- Emerging Artists
