Symphony's sounds doubly sweet to area schools.

Byline: Melodee Hall Blobaum

Mar. 23--It's hard to say whether Kathleen McCullough was more thrilled with the Kansas City Symphony's rehearsal or with its performance on Wednesday. Blue Valley Northwest High School, where McCullough is the orchestra director, played host to the evening concert, which benefited music programs across the district. The performance was the second of three in the symphony's annual Support School Music series that brings musicians to schools and money to music departments.

Students from Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission and Olathe sat in on the orchestra's morning rehearsal, then engaged in question-and-answer sessions with…