Symphony Kids

The Gilman Family Discover Music Family Concerts

  • Designed for children 6 to 11 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 16, at 11am
Symphony Festal!
A special tribute to the symphonic music of the Americas, including Bernstein's Overture to West Side Story and music by José Pablo Moncayo and Arturo Márquez. Pre-concert adventures with Denny Middle School Mariachi Band.

Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, October 10, at 2pm. MORE

Saturday, January 22, at 11am
Mozart's Magnificent Voyage
Take an incredible journey back in time to Mozart's childhood and into the fantastic world of his a Magic Flute with Classical Kids Live! Pre-concert adventures with Seattle Symphony Flute Society Flute Choir.

Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, January 9, at 2pm. MORE

Saturday, March 12, at 11am
Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals
Explore the instruments of the orchestra in this symphonic version of Saint-Saëns' famous Carnival of the Animals. Pre-concert adventures with Seattle Girls' Choir.

Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, March 6, at 2pm. MORE

Saturday, May 14, at 11am
My Many Colored Days
Some days are yellow, some days are blue! Inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, My Many Colored Days is a dazzling kaleidoscope of musical color, rhythmic energy and invention. Pre-concert adventures with professional storyteller Eva Abram.

Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, May 8, at 2pm. MORE

Saturday, June 4, at 11am
Seattle's Summertime Favorites
Come to Benaroya Hall and enjoy a summertime "Music in the Park" concert with tuneful selections by "March King" John Philip Sousa, Percy Grainger and more! Pre-concert adventures with Whitman Middle School Orchestra.

Preview class in Soundbridge, Sunday, May 22, at 2pm. MORE