SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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
SOUND OF NATURE
Explore CNY’s ecosystem through music in this STEAM-inspired program.
(Full Orchestra)
Grade: 3-5
Location: Inspiration Hall
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
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
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
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
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
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
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