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 Prokofiev, Beethoven and more!

Programs recommended for children ages 5 & 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.

2012-13 Family Concerts
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
(Saturdays at 11:00 am)

Saturday, November 3, 2012
at 11:00 am

 

 

Wizards and Wands: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Apprentice

Ken Lam, conductor
Enchantment Theatre

Calling all wizards to experience a program full of magic and whimsy! Be transported to new worlds beyond your imagination with music from Harry Potter by legendary film composer John Williams. Paul Dukas' spellbinding Sorcerer's Apprentice makes mischief magical through the creativity of Enchantment Theatre.

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

 

Saturday, December 8, 2012
at 11:00 am

The Nutcracker

Christian Macelaru, conductor
Rheda Becker, narrator
Baltimore School for the Arts, dancers

Join the BSO and dancers from the Baltimore School for the Arts as excerpts from this holiday classic come to life. Treat the entire family 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, March 2, 2013
at 11:00 am

Musical Roots: From Africa to America

Damon Gupton, conductor
Shodekeh, beat boxer
Eric Conway, pianist
Karen Callaway Williams, tap master

Explore the roots of jazz, blues and beyond with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and friends. Uncover the indelible influence of African drumbeats, moving spirituals and ragtime on today's most popular genres. Featuring the music of the great Duke Ellington and Baltimore's own Eubie Blake, this not-to-be-missed program is fun for you and your child!
BSO Family Concerts are presented by Sylvan/Laureate Foundation, Official Education partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Saturday, April 6, 2012
at 11:00 am

Peter and the Wolf

Shizuo Kuwahara, conductor
Rheda Becker, narrator
Bob Brown Puppets

The world's most famous musical fairytale, live with the BSO, Bob Brown Puppets and narrator extraordinaire Rheda Becker. Introduce your child to the instruments of the orchestra and be captivated by Prokofiev's triumphant tale of a heroic boy and a mischievous wolf.
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