Bring the Alabama Symphony Orchestra into your classroom with our free Virtual Concert Performances. Register using the forms below to access engaging, standards-aligned performances that can be viewed anytime and fit easily into your lesson plans.
In Symphonic Stories, students will explore new and familiar stories and characters through music. Along the way, they’ll discover the orchestra families, learn about orchestral instruments, and experience how composers use melody, rhythm, and dynamics to bring stories to life. The program includes Gregory Smith’s Zoo Song, a musical trip to the zoo where students will encounter animal characters portrayed through music and enjoy a heartwarming surprise ending told through the eyes of a young girl.
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful substitute lesson, an enriching classroom activity, an indoor recess option, or entertainment for a classroom celebration, Symphonic Stories offers an educational and engaging experience that students will love.
In this engaging program designed for grades 6–12, students will take a deeper look at Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and tragedy. Through guided listening and musical analysis, students will discover how composers use themes, motifs, orchestration, and musical contrast to tell a story without words.
Led by Conductor Chris Confessore, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra breaks this iconic composition into sections, revealing how Tchaikovsky musically portrays the characters, emotions, and dramatic events of Shakespeare’s beloved play. Students will gain insight into the creative process behind the work while developing a greater understanding of how music can communicate narrative, mood, and meaning.
Through Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, students can discover how music conveys character, emotion, and narrative. This program serves as a valuable resource for literature connections, music appreciation, and cross-curricular learning, offering an inspiring introduction to one of classical music’s most enduring works.