Free Young People's Concert
Schedule
Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts | New Haven, CT
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Meet the orchestra at the Young People’s Concert! This FREE, interactive program designed for kids will show off all the cool sounds that an orchestra can make.Experience the story of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage with illustrations by Mo Willems (Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus) and music by Jessie Montgomery.
This concert is the perfect introduction to classical music for young audiences.
What to Expect:
— A 50-minute concert with no intermission. “Because” will be on the program, as well as other pieces that show off the orchestra!
— There will be a screen over the orchestra with fun visuals.
— After the concert, kids can meet NHSO musicians in the lobby and try real orchestra instruments at the instrument “petting zoo.”
— There is assigned seating. You can select tickets closer to the stage where you can see the players up close or further away where you will have a better view of all of the action happening in the entire orchestra.
— There is a free parking lot directly in front of the Lyman Center.
Don’t miss this unforgettable family-friendly event!
This event is free and open to the public. You must register for tickets in advance.
The Young People’s Concerts are sponsored by Dr. Rita A. Landino, Katharine Matthies Foundation, Henry E. and Nancy H. Bartels Fund for Education, George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Southern CT State University, the Elizabeth Carse Foundation, and the Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust.
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Where is it happening?
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, 501 Crescent St,New Haven, Connecticut, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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