Concerts

Family Series Concerts

Children are fascinated and intrigued by the language of music.  Each year the BSO offers an exciting series of Family Concerts, designed to tantalize and captivate.  Sign up now for this very special series of concerts, filled with storytelling, dance and merriment.  Help start a lifelong love of music--with Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and more!

Programs recommended for children ages 4 & up and their families.  All concerts feature the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

For more information and to purchase tickets for Family Events, please visit the BSO website or call the Ticket Office at (410) 783-8000.

2010-2011 Family Concerts
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
(Saturdays at 11:00 am)

Saturday, October 30 , 2010
at 11:00 am

 

 

Halloween Spooktacular!

Tim Marrone, Narrator & Host

Get ready for chills and thrills!  Experience the BSO's premiere of Lemony Snicket's The Composers Is Dead.  Can you be the first to figure out how the composer met his unfortunate demise?  Dress up in your favorite costume and you may even win a special prize!
BSO Family Concerts are presented by Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, Official Education partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

 

Saturday, December 4, 2010
at 11:00 am

The Nutcracker

Rheda Becker, narrator
Baltimore Ballet

Join the BSO and the Baltimore Ballet as excerpts from this holiday classic come to life.  Treat your child (and yourself!) to the timeless tale of The Nutcracker and delight in some of the season's most memorable melodies.
BSO Family Concerts are presented by Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, Official Education partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Saturday, February 5, 2011
at 11:00 am

Beethoven: A Musical Hero

Rheda Becker, narrator
Tony Tsendeas, actor

Travel back in time and uncover the remarkable life of one of history's greatest composers, Ludwig van Beethoven.  Listen as the BSO plays music from some of Beethoven's most heralded and recognizable pieces including Symphonies Nos. 5 and 9.
BSO Family Concerts are presented by Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, Official Education partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Saturday, April 9, 2011
at 11:00 am

A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

Narrated by students from the Baltimore School for the Arts

Benjamin Britten's A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra is one of the most influential pieces created for children and families and has delighted audiences for decades.  Watch as your miniature virtuoso learns about the exciting and varied instruments in the orchestra.

 
BSO Family Concerts are presented by Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, Official Education partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Group Offers

Interested in bringing a group to a BSO concert or event? Discounted tickets and packages are available to groups of 15 or more for evening and weekend concerts. We can assist you in finding a program appropriate for your school group, church group, Scout troop or other organization!

For specific pricing information click here or contact the Group Sales department at 410.783.8170 or groups@BSOmusic.org.

BSO Family Series Presented by:

Official Education Partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra