School Concert: Classical Elements

Mar 20, 2026
Tickets are free for groups from Chicago Public Schools.
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Overview

Conductor Mei-Ann Chen and members of the CSO embark on a musical exploration of air, fire and water. Journey through a musical depiction of the elements that help to create balance on planet Earth, and discover how we are all part of that harmony.

Perfect for ages 5-12

Free tickets and transportation are provided to Chicago Public Schools attending CSO for Kids School Concerts and Once Upon a Symphony. For more information, visit the School Concerts FAQ page.

Pricing
  • Main Floor - $9
  • Boxes - $11
  • Lower Balcony - $9
  • Upper Balcony - $7
  • Gallery - $5
Schedule
Program
Holst (orch. Hersh)

Mars from The Planets

Smetana

The Moldau

J. Strauss

Thunder and Lightning Polka

Beethoven

Symphony No. 6

Saint-Saëns

Aquarium from The Carnival of the Animals

Stravinsky

Infernal Dance from The Firebird

Price

Symphony No. 1

Tchaikovsky

Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker

J. Strauss

Waltzes 1 & 2 from Tales from the Vienna Woods

Rimsky-Korsakov

Flight of the Bumblebee from The Tale of Tsar Saltan

Holst (orch. Hersh)

Jupiter from The Planets

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