School Concerts
Introduce your students to the excitement and wonder of classical music with concerts that are designed especially for children and performed by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Choose from two different series: Once Upon a Symphony for Pre-K or Elementary School Concerts for grades K-8. Tickets and school bus transportation are free for groups from Chicago Public Schools.
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Once Upon A Symphony (for Pre-K)
Presented in Symphony Center's intimate Buntrock Hall, Once Upon a Symphony weaves chamber music performed by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with storytelling, sets, costumes and multimedia to create a captivating and magical introduction to live music for children aged 3-5.
Once Upon a Symphony is created in partnership with Chicago Children's Theatre.
Elementary School Concerts (for grades K-8)
These fun, educational and engaging full orchestra performances take place in historic Orchestra Hall and often include elements of theater, dance or multimedia that complement the music.
Place your 2022/23 season orders starting on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Once Upon a Symphony
Stone Soup
- Monday, December 5, 2022
- Friday, February 24, 2023
The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Monday, April 3, 2023
- Monday, May 22, 2023
Elementary School Concerts
Exploring the Orchestra: A Universe of Music
- Friday, November 18, 2022
In Pursuit of Dreams
- Friday, February 10, 2023
Downtown Sounds
- Friday, May 5, 2023
Concerts for Middle School & High School
Youth Concerts
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Thursday, May 4, 2023