The Family Concert has become a much sought-after occasion to explore and discover instruments of the orchestra and classical music. Prior to the 40-minute program of a variety of engaging pieces, children have the opportunity to meet orchestra members and see the instruments up close—and even play some of them—in this wonderful experience for the young and young-at-heart.

Wagner — Ride of the Valkyries

Mussorgsky — Pictures at an Exhibition, “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks”

Stravinsky — Firebird Suite: Finale

Beethoven — Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”, Mov. 1

Powell/O’Loughlin — How to Train Your Dragon