SCHOOL PROGRAMS

We invite you to participate in the numerous programs and opportunities we offer throughout the year for classrooms, young musicians, families, and the entire community.
Contact Symphoria today to learn more about our kid-friendly performances, master classes and coaching, or how your students can play at Crouse-Hinds Theater.

And remember, kids 18 and under are FREE for all regular-season performances. Over 20,000 students have heard Symphoria perform free of charge, and we are pleased to welcome school groups to our evening performances.

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PROGRAMS

SPOOKY SYMPHORIA

Your favorite Halloween tradition returns with creepy classical music and family-friendly activities, including a Costume Parade!

(Full Orchestra)

Grade: 2-6
Location: Inspiration Hall

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SOUND OF NATURE

Explore CNY’s ecosystem through music in this STEAM-inspired program.

(Full Orchestra)

Grade: 3-5
Location: Inspiration Hall

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STORIES OF THE SIX NATIONS

Learn all about CNY’s first people, in this special performance designed just for kids. Learn about the Haudenosaunee, the Nation of “people who built the house” in our region.

(Full Orchestra)

Grade: 2-6
Location: Inspiration Hall

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SYMPHORIA ENSEMBLES

These livestream and in person visits to schools feature our Percussion Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, String Trio or Quartet, including demonstrations & performances. Performances can also be paired with masterclasses, if desired.

(Ensemble)

Grade: 4-12
Location: In your school throughout the school year

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SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Our Spotlight Series features your ensemble in the lobby of Crouse-Hinds Theater or via pre-recorded performance that will be streamed before a Masterworks or Pops concert.

(Feature Performance)

Grade: 7-12
Location: Crouse-Hinds Theater

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MASTER CLASSES & COACHING

Symphoria musicians travel to schools via livestream and in-person to provide specialized coaching to young musicians.

(Group Instruction)

Grade: 5-12
Location: In your school

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ADOPT-A-CONCERT

Symphoria offers a unique opportunity for student musicians to adopt a Kids’ series performance. Adoption involves running the pre-concert instrument petting zoo, serving snacks in the lobby, and ushering the performance.

Grade: 7-12
Location: In your school

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SYMPHORIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

The Symphoria Youth Orchestras give students with a passion for music an opportunity to develop their skills, refine their musicianship and cultivate an overall appreciation for excellence in music with other similarly interested students.

Grade: 5-12
Location: Rock Center; Syracuse, NY

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SYMPHORIA DAY

Symphoria musicians provide an in-depth master class for your group, plus a guest artist visit can be paired with a an open rehearsal and attendance at a Symphoria performance!

(Group Instruction)

Grade: 7-12
Location: Crouse-Hinds Theater

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