From our youngest audience members to our most seasoned listeners, a field trip is a great way to discover the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
“To watch my students be swept away in the music was a really special thing... Several of the students had such visceral reactions and were so moved. I thought the concert was absolutely wonderful. Captivating and fun with familiar selections. We loved it!” – Local Educator
Building Blocks of the Symphony
Explorer Concerts (PK-2nd grade)
February 28 & 29, 2024 - 10 am
Alys Stephens Center-Jemison Concert Hall
March 15, 2024 - 9:30am and 11am (2 performances)
Thompson High School Performing Arts Center
Perfect for our youngest concert goers, our Explorer Concert Series helps to lay a firm foundation for music appreciation by introducing listeners to the instrument families of the orchestra and beginning musical terms. Similar to how we build houses, skyscrapers and even cities, students will learn how music is built or constructed focusing on musical concepts and their correlation with STEAM concepts. Lesson plans to prepare students for their experience at the symphony will be focused around science, technology, engineering, and math! How do musicians count? Why does a woodwind instrument sound the way it does? What are the building blocks composers use to write a piece of music? We can’t wait for you to come discover these lessons as told by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra at our concert hall!
Alys Stephens Center Dates - Reserve Seats FREE
Thompson High School Dates - Reserve Seats $8
Coffee Concerts
Middle and High School students can enjoy a mini version of our Masterworks Concerts at the 11 am Coffee Concerts on select Fridays throughout the season. The 2023-2024 Season features world-renowned solists, movie music, and symphonies by great composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mahler, and Brahms! Student seating is limited, so sign up today!
Groups of 10+ can register at a rate of $8 per ticket at the link below.
Groups less than 10 can purchase tickets directly through the box office.