Please note: Road construction on Grand Blvd north of I-64/40 may delay travel to Powell Hall. Allow extra time or use an alternate route.

Field Trips

Enrich your students’ music education with a field trip. From full orchestra concerts to chamber performances, we offer engaging musical experiences for students at all grade levels. 

Planning Your Field Trip

Education Concerts

Introduce your Pre-K – 12 students to the SLSO with short concerts created just for them. Concerts align with both Missouri and Illinois learning standards and are designed to spark student imagination and inspire a lifelong love of music. Free companion Teacher Guides are available for each concert. 

Education Concerts are inclusive of students with sensory differences. Accommodations will be provided so that all students may enjoy the experience of live orchestral music. Learn more about the available accommodations and access an Experience Guide to prepare your students on the Planning Your Field Trip  page.   

Tiny Tunes: Giraffes Can’t Dance

May 13–15

Wed-Fri 9:30am & 10:45am  

Most enjoyed by Pre-K and Kindergarten students

Tiny Tunes includes 30 minutes of interactive, hands-on musical learning followed by a 30-minute concert created especially for young students. 

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Mo Willems’ Because

Oct 20–21

Tues-Wed 9:30am & 11:00am  

Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems’ tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage comes to life through music and theater, beautifully complemented by Amber Ren’s illustrations and Jessie Montgomery’s music. 

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Unpacked: Pictures at an Exhibition

Jan 20

Wed 10:30am

Most enjoyed by students in grades 6+

Take a guided tour through the vivid musical world of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in a concert that unpacks how visual art can inspire music.

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Peter and the Wolf

Feb 17–18

Wed-Thu 9:30am & 11:00am  

Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6

Join Peter and his animal friends in this beloved symphonic story by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter and the Wolf introduces young listeners to the drama and excitement of the orchestra, with each character brought to life by a different instrument.

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Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks

Mar 2-3

Tue-Wed 9:30am & 11:00am

Most enjoyed by students in grades 3-5

Rock out with SLSO musicians in this hands-on music program that puts your students’ recorder or string instrument skills front and center—culminating in an interactive concert that melds orchestral and rock music.

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Tiny Tunes: The Lion and the Mouse

Apr 12-13

Most enjoyed by students in Pre-K and Kindergarten

Two unlikely friends—the mighty lion and the little mouse—come together in a playful concert experience for young music lovers. 

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Other Concert Opportunities

Friday Morning Classical Concerts

Most enjoyed by students in grades 7-12

Share the power of live orchestral music. Friday morning concerts give middle and high school students the opportunity to experience the highest standard of musicianship.

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College Connections

Most enjoyed by students in grades 7-12

Show your students the possibilities. College Connections is a comprehensive college visit that includes an overview and tour of a college, lunch, and an SLSO chamber concert.

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Full Concert List

Most enjoyed by students in grades 7-12

From classical favorites to films with live orchestra, the SLSO offers a range of unforgettable field trip experiences and special discounts for groups of 10+ people. Once you find the perfect performance, contact Group Sales at groups@slso.org to order tickets. 

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Photography Notice for School Groups

During your visit, the SLSO may photograph or film portions of the event for promotional and archival purposes. We are committed to respecting the privacy and safety of all students. If any students in your group are not permitted to be photographed, it is the responsibility of the attending teacher or group leader to inform SLSO staff upon arrival and help ensure those students are not included in photos or video.

Need Assistance?

For ticketing assistance, please call 314-534-1700 or email educationtickets@slso.org.

For questions regarding the program or curriculum, please email education@slso.org.

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