rochester symphony kids
rochester symphony kidsConcerts created just for kids!
New in this season, our kid-friendly concerts are offered on Saturday afternoons in a casual environment. Shortened selections from the world's greatest masterpieces are presented with engaging stories about the music and interactive activities. Both educational and fun, it's a concert experience for the littlest of listeners!
Tickets are $8 for all ages.
MAR 21 | 3PM
Whirlwinds and Highlands: A Musical Adventure
with pre-concert activities at Rochester Art Center!
Pack your musical bags and get ready for a journey through art and imagination. Explore the thrilling world of classical storytelling with two memorable masterpieces: Rossini’s playful Overture to The Barber of Seville, and Mendelssohn’s majestic "Scottish" Symphony. From the bustling streets of Italy to the misty highland landscapes of Scotland, the orchestra becomes a storyteller, bringing characters, places, and adventures to life.
Before the concert, visit Rochester Art Center’s Creative Studio, where kids can create their own landscape scenes inspired by the "Scottish" Symphony, and postcards from their own travels and adventures.
Admission to this Creative Studio is free with your Whirlwinds and Highlands concert ticket.
Rochester Art Center Creative Studio Drop-In Art Activities, 1-3PM
Rochester Art Center is located at
Mayo Civic Center,
30 Civic Center Dr. SE, Suite 120
Rochester, MN
NOV 8 | 3PM
Hear the Land
with activities from SPARK Children's Museum
In this concert, nature comes to life in music! Dance with woodland creatures in Dvořák’s Czech Suite, a collection of joyful folk melodies
from the forests and meadows of Bohemia. Our Concertmaster Ms. Alexandra Bartoi will dazzle us with her violin as she plays a piece inspired by the culture of Budapest, Hungary (Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen). Then, Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony takes us deep into the countryside. Learn how composers use instruments to create musical versions of nature’s wonders like thunderstorms, chirping birds, and babbling brooks. It’s a perfect introduction to these classical masterpieces, inspired by the beauty and sounds of the natural world.
Arrive early and make your own shaker instrument with SPARK Children's Museum!