Symphony Kids
The Gilman Family Discover Music Family Concerts
- Designed for children 6 to 12 years of age.
- Five concerts on Saturday mornings at 11am.
- Pre-concert lobby activities begin at 10am.
- Each one-hour concert takes place in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium.
- Preview classes take place in Soundbridge one week prior to the concert.
Saturday, October 8, at 11am
The Story of Babar
Enjoy a reading of Jean de Brunhoff’s beloved story about Babar, the little elephant, accompanied by Francis Poulenc’s evocative score. Pre-concert activities with special guests.
Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, October 2, at 2pm. MORE
Saturday, December 3, at 11am
The Snowman
Seattle Symphony performs Howard Blake’s stunning soundtrack while an animated classic, The Snowman, plays above the Orchestra. A holiday favorite! Pre-concert activities with Columbia Children’s Choir.
Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, November 20, at 2pm. MORE
Saturday, January 28, at 11am
Dancing with the Symphony
Shake off those winter blues! Imagine dancing to the beat of Copland’s Hoe Down, marching with the soldiers of Bizet’s Carmen and waltzing to your heart’s content! Pre-concert activities with Pacific Northwest Ballroom Dance.
Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, January 22, at 2pm. MORE
Saturday, March 10, at 11am
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Benjamin Britten’s delightful set of variations on a theme by Henry Purcell explores the instrument families that make up the Orchestra. Pre-concert activities with Eckstein Middle School Orchestra.
Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, March 4, at 2pm. MORE
Saturday, June 9, at 11am
Symphony Sing-Along
Sing favorite melodies and hear how they grow into symphonic themes in the music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Ives. Pre-concert activities with Suzuki violins.
Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, June 3, at 2pm. MORE