Youth Programs
Young People’s Concerts
The LSO has been introducing orchestral music to young listeners for over 60 years. On March 31, 2010, nearly 3,000 fourth through sixth graders filled the Wharton Center’s Great Hall and learn about the instruments of the orchestra through a narrated concert. The concert presented highlights from Holst's The Planets, in collaboration with Barbara Banasikowski Smith and The Greater Lansing Ballet Company.
Click HERE to view pictures from the 2009 Young People's Concerts.
Partnership Programs
Our partnership programs involve at least a year-long commitment made between a school or organization and the LSO to bring music programming to young students. We offer musical activities and performances that have the potential to reach hundreds of students throughout the year. Benefits also include free or discounted concert tickets for students and their families, faculty, and staff.
Music in Our Schools
The Music In Our Schools program brings LSO musicians, both solo performers and ensembles, into classrooms. Students are given opportunities to experience live music in their own setting, interact with professional musicians, and learn about instruments, music making, and composers.