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2009/10 Youth & Family Concerts

Introducing The Wonders Of Great Music
Download the 2009/2010 Youth and Family Brochure

The BSO has a long history of presenting classical music programs to educate and entertain young audiences. Year after year, these programs continue to thrill and inspire the next generation of music lovers. The weekday Youth Concerts attract elementary and middle school children and their teachers from all across New England, while the weekend Family Concerts are a delightful way for families to spend time together. BSO Youth and Family concerts are compelling and interactive and will introduce young people and families to the wide spectrum of classical music. This season’s theme is “Driving Forces.” The programs will be led by Thomas Wilkins, Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. His energy and commitment to promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for music makes him an audience favorite among all ages.

Also this season, the BSO has teamed up with Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO), led by music director Federico Cortese, to provide an entertaining Family Subscription option featuring both BSO members and the outstanding young musicians from BYSO. All shows offer hands-on preor post-concert activities that add to your enjoyment. We look forward to welcoming you to one the BSO’s longstanding traditions in world-renowned Symphony Hall!


BSO Youth & Family Concert week is made possible by UBS.

Get to Know the BSO! 
October 25, 2009 2–4pm
Symphony Hall opens its doors for an afternoon of exploration, music and an instrument playground. Stand on Symphony Hall's historic stage and discover this world-renowned building.

Youth Concerts
"Driving Forces"

All of us young and old use the word "driving" in many different ways in our everyday language - everything from "driving a car” to having the "drive" to achieve our dreams. In all of those instances the same ingredients are necessary: having a goal, staying on course, and not giving up. Composers and musicians of all kinds have demonstrated this for centuries. This program shows how this is done with music and how it applies to us as listeners.

March 3, 2010 10:00am
March 3, 2010 11:50am
March 4, 2010 10:00am
March 5, 2010 10:00am
March 5, 2010 11:50am

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Program will include:
KHACHATURIAN Gayane : Sabre Dance
MOZART Overture to The Impresario
ROSSINI Overture to William Tell
TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake : Introduction
KHACHATURIAN Masquerade: Galop
BIZET Farandole
DVOŘÁK Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4: Finale

Family Concerts
"Driving Forces"
Kids Are Free!
Adults Just $20!

March 6, 2010 10pm
March 6, 2010 12noon

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Erin White, violin

Pre-concert Activities 9:15-10am
• Instrument Playground
• Instrument demonstrations
• Fun interactive activities for families

Family Subscriptions Available!
The Boston Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra to offer a new series for families. The Family subscription includes two performances by the Boston Youth Symphony and the Young People's String Orchestra combined with one of the BSO's traditional Family Concerts. This new partnership allows the BSO to expand its family offerings, and demonstrates both organizations' commitment to fostering an appreciation of classical music for the next generation. more >

Join the BSO Kids' Club!

• Special activities at 1pm for Family Concert Saturdays: Nov. 14, March 6, and March 27
• Special Kids' Club Holiday Party after Holiday Pops Matinee Concert on December 12
• Personalized Kids’ Club membership badge and certificate
• Backstage Pass mailings with special Kids’ Club news
• And much more!

Sign up Today! $25/child or $40/family
*Family Concert tickets must be purchased separately by calling SymphonyCharge at 617-266-1200.
For more information, call 617-638-9375 or email kidsclub@bso.org
Download the 09/10 Kids' Club Registration Form