Kimberly Scott, Clarinet & David Scott, Double Bass
Kimberly and David on their wedding day.
Some memories are joyful and uniquely orchestral — like a concert at the Crighton Theatre featuring mime Dan Kamin, when conductor Dr. Zick warned, “Hurry, here comes the train,” just as a real train whistle sounded nearby.
The Scotts have performed alongside Sal Viviano, Broadway Star, multiple times over their years with the Conroe Symphony Orchestra.
The Scotts pose with Lt. Gen. Steven Hummer who served multiple times as the Master of Ceremonies at the annual Patriotic concerts.
The Scotts enjoying a vaction in Vegas.
Principal musicians Kimberly and David Scott celebrate over two decades of music, marriage, and the Symphony that brought them together.
Since 1997, the Conroe Symphony Orchestra has been a staple of the community. For Kimberly and David Scott, however, it brought something even more lasting: each other. Theirs is a romance defined not by a single song but by a shared soundtrack played measure by measure for twenty-six years.
As two of the Charter Members of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Kimberly (Principal Clarinet) and David (Principal String Bass) have been pillars of the rhythm and woodwind sections since the symphony’s inception in 1997. But amidst the rehearsals and performances, they were also quietly composing a love story.
From Friendship to Family
Their story began with a flyer and a newspaper ad. David, a Navy veteran who served in Desert Storm, spotted a flyer at Montgomery College (now Lone Star College in Montgomery) about a new orchestra forming. Kimberly saw an ad in the Conroe Courier and was looking to return to music after a two-year break.
They both joined the CSO in its debut year. “We both noticed each other at orchestra practice across the room,” they recall, “but we never talked.” It wasn’t until the fall of that year—cramped into the theater pit for a production of Peter Pan—that the silence finally broke.
“We both played for the theater group down in the pit,” they recall. That proximity changed everything. Kimberly made the first move, inviting David to join a singles Bible study group.
However, like many great romances, the tempo was a little different for each of them early on. When asked about their first impressions, the couple laughs: David thought they were just friends for a long time, while Kimberly was pretty sure they were already dating.
Harmony at Home & On Stage
Eventually, they got on the same beat. They married, and the symphony became a central thread in their family life. In the orchestra’s early years, rehearsals often led to shared meals, and concerts ended with gatherings of friends who would watch one another’s lives grow — marriages, children, and milestones unfolding alongside the music.
“Back in the early years, there was a group of us that would go eat after practice,” they said. “We have seen each other grow as a family—babies and all.”
That sense of belonging remains one of the Scotts’ most treasured gifts from the Conroe Symphony: friendship, inclusion, and the chance to share their instruments with the community. As a couple, the orchestra gave them something just as meaningful, a hobby and a passion they could experience together.
Today, their communication style shifts depending on the setting. At home, they talk through life’s logistics. On stage, amidst the swell of the music, a simple smile or a wink is all they need to stay connected.
That mutual support is the heartbeat of their relationship. Kimberly notes that David is always there to validate her hard work with a simple “good job” after a tough solo—a gesture that means the world after a long day. This teamwork extends well beyond the stage, too. Whether they are navigating life at home or volunteering side-by-side as referees for local swim teams, they operate as a unified team.
However, it is back in the concert hall where their romantic history is most vivid. The Phantom of the Opera remains a favorite score, evoking memories of their honeymoon in New York City, where they saw it performed on Broadway. It is more than just repertoire to them. It is a musical time capsule. Whenever the familiar notes appear on a CSO program, they are transported back to the beginning of their journey, making the performance feel like a personal serenade amidst the full orchestra
Love at Every Measure
Today, what Kimberly loves most is their shared support through the ongoing adventure of music and life, while for David, each performance stirs memories of the years they’ve spent side by side. Even outside the music, certain traditions remain constant—like their annual trip to Waffle House after the Christmas Eve service—simple rituals that have become part of their shared story.
And when Kimberly looks across the stage during a concert now, she feels pride, love, and gratitude for the life they’ve built together. “If CSO didn’t exist,” they admit, “our lives would be different because we probably would never have met.”
Thankfully, it did—and from a rehearsal room in 1997, a love story grew and is still playing in perfect harmony today. Fortunately for Conroe, the Scotts are still there, playing their part in a duet that has lasted decades.