Family Concerts

Introduce your children to the joys of listening to classical music, and the experience will stay with them for years to come. Music enhances critical thinking, sharpens listening ability and develops analytical skills. Your kids may never know how much they’re learning, but they’ll know they’re having fun.

orKIDStra Concerts

Share the magic of the RPO with your children! These engaging concerts explore the many different things that inspire us - a great opportunity to think about how we're influenced by everyday things around us. Fun for all ages but designed for families with children ages 3-9.

Symphony 101 Series

A unique concert experience in an intimate setting, including Christopher Seaman's lively talk from stage, musical examples and an audience Q&A at the end.

Special Events

An orKIDStra Holiday and The Nutcracker

For chronological concert listings, see below.

	The Classical Era SYM 101-1 Oct. 2 & 4, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Carnival of the Animals KIDS 1 Nov. 1, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Brett Mitchell, guest conductor
	Get Ready for the Nutcracker Wednesday, November 11 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm; Strong National Museum of Play
	The Glory of the Baroque SYM 101-2 Nov. 20 & 22, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Benton Hess, guest conductor; Kathryn Lewek, soprano; Chorus of Mercury Opera Rochester
	The Nutcracker SPECIAL Nov. 27, 28 & 29, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director; Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director
	A Classical Christmas SPECIAL Dec. 12, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director
	Holiday Favorite - The Snowman KIDS Special Dec. 13, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor
	The Great Romantics SYM 101-3 Jan. 29 & 31, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Babar the Elephant! KIDS 2 Feb. 21, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Michael Butterman, conductor
	Modern Classics SYM 101-4 Mar. 12 & 14, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Mr. Smith’s Composition KIDS 3 Apr. 11, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Michael Butterman, conductor; Jay Stetzer, narrator
	Theme and Variations featuring Misha Dichter SYM 201 April 18, 2009, Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Misha Dichter, piano
	An Enchanting Tale - The Firebird KIDS 4 May 9, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Underground Railroad Theater, shadow puppetry