Young People's Concerts

Looking ahead to the 2021-2022 season, Young People's Concerts will be offered both in-person and virtually to students and educators. All concert programs include curriculum materials digitally administered in advance including standards-based lesson plans, student-friendly digital materials, and audio recordings. In-person concerts are $4 a seat with ticket discounts and transportation assistance available. 2020-2021 Virtual performances have now expired, but we have other virtual content still available online through Musicians in Schools until Fall releases.

Registration will open SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 for virtual and in-person Young People's Concerts.

21/22 Young People's Concerts

The Trail to Music Hall - VIRTUAL

Recommended for grades K-3

Virtual concert releasing October 6!

Curriculum coming soon.

Musical Sparks - MAR 15 and Virtual

Recommended for grades 3-6

Registration for in-person opens September 13, 2021!

Curriculum coming soon.

Prima La Musica - JAN 26

Recommended for grades 5+

Registration opens September 13, 2021!

Curriculum coming in Fall 2021.

FAQs

: Virtual Young People's Concerts in the 2020-2021 season will be between 35-40 minutes in length. Looking for more CSO interaction after your virtual viewing? You can request a live, virtual experience through Musicians in Schools beginning in September.

In-person Young People’s Concerts are between 50 and 60 minutes. Please note, bus dismissal can take up to an additional 30 minutes post-concert.
: No, Young People’s Concerts are designed for all youth, regardless of their familiarity with music.
: For the 2020-2021 season, all Young People's Concerts are delivered in virtual, pre-recorded format to registered viewers. The performance is accessed via a private link and will remain available for a period of three months. Registered viewers can re-watch the performance at any time during its 3-month release period.
: Students do not need to dress up, they are welcome to wear anything they feel comfortable in and would normally wear to school.
: Although we do not have strict age requirements, we ask that groups do not bring children under 2 years old to in-person concerts. Every child requires a ticketed seat at in-person concerts, even those sitting on laps. Virtual viewing is for all ages!

Curriculum

Curriculum materials for all 2021-2022 programs will release in Fall 2021. In the meantime, check out our lessons and activities archive and our virtual tour of Music Hall!

Lessons & Activities 360° Music Hall Virtual Tour

Contact us if you have ideas or cannot find what you're looking for!

Summer 2020 Virtual Young People's Concert: Beethoven's 5th + We Shall Overcome

Sit down with the whole family to explore how composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Louise Shropshire created music that changed the world. This free, live-stream event is hosted by CSO Assistant Conductor François López-Ferrer and Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell, and includes audience Q&A after the show! Learn more here.

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