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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.

Casual Sunday Matinee Concerts

These casual, fun and family-friendly concerts introduce listeners to orchestral music with thematic programs.

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.

 

orKIDStra: Music + Dance
KIDS 1

Oct. 5, 2008, Hochstein – Marlene Pauley, conductor

Masters of American Musicals
CSM 1

Oct. 26, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

1824: Beethoven & Schubert
SYM 101-1

Nov. 7 & 9, 2008, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Beethoven and Schubert.

1816 - 1826: Rossini, Weber & Boieldieu
SYM 101-2

Nov. 21 & 23, 2008, Hochstein – Benton Hess explores music by Rossini and Weber.

The Nutcracker
SPECIAL

Nov. 28-30, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.

An orKIDStra Holiday
SPECIAL

Dec. 14, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Michael Butterman leads this holiday celebration featuring the animated film The Snowman, traditional favorites, an audience sing-along and tons of holiday fun.

Peter and the Wolf
KIDS 2

Jan. 25, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

1876: Grieg, Wagner & Brahms
SYM 101-3

Jan. 30 & Feb. 1, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Grieg, Wagner and Brahms.

1889: Dvořák & Franck
SYM 101-4

March 20 & 22, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Dvořák and Franck.

Sounds of New Orleans
CSM 2

March 1, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

orKIDStra: Music + Art
KIDS 3

March 29, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

1911: Stravinsky & Elgar
SYM 101-5

April 17 & 19, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky and Elgar.

Enchanted April
CSM 3

April 26, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

orKIDStra: Music + Music
KIDS 4

May 3, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

Search for a Star 2
CSM 4

May 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

1943: Vaughan Williams & Bartók
SYM 101-6

May 22 & 24, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Vaughan Williams and Bartók.