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School Concert: Stories & Emotions: How Music Speaks Without Words

Mar 3-4, 2027

Overview


How does music tell a story and convey emotion without using a single word? In this interactive program, we explore how composers create stories and express emotions through the voices of the orchestra. From despair and anguish to hope and triumph, discover how music can express what words cannot.

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

Pricing
  • Main Floor - $9
  • Boxes - $11
  • Lower Balcony - $9
  • Upper Balcony - $7
  • Gallery - $5
Schedule
Performers
Conductor
Cecilia O’Malley
Violin
Winner of the 2026 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition