Symphony Kids

Discover Music Preview Classes

  • Designed for children 6 to 12 years of age.
  • Five Sunday sessions in Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center.
  • Hands-on sessions specifically designed to enhance Gilman Family Discover Music Family Concerts.
  • Classes include musical fun and games based on concert themes, as well as crafts projects.
  • No drop-offs, please. Admission for caregivers is free.

Fee: Free admission with Soundbridge membership, daily admission or Discover Music concert ticket. A materials fee of $5 per child will be applied.

Space limited to 20 participants per class. Advanced payment and registration required.

Call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org or order online.


Sunday, October 2, at 2pm

Story and Song

Listen to colorful musical recordings — including excerpts from The Story of Babar — then write or draw the story that you hear! Selected pieces will be displayed before the Discover Music concert.


Sunday, November 20, at 2pm

Winter Traditions

Explore winter traditions around the world with story and song. Then, create a holiday craft to take home with you!


Sunday, January 22, at 2pm

Dancing in Soundbridge

Get warmed up for our Dancing with the Symphony concert! Learn dance moves to go with your favorite symphonic pieces – and make up some of your own.


Sunday, March 4, at 2pm

Discover the Instruments

Learn about the different instruments you’ll hear as part of A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. You’ll even have a chance to play the instruments yourself!


Sunday, June 3, at 2pm

Build-A-Song Workshop

Learn how melody and rhythm can come together to create beautiful music. Then, write a short song with your classmates.