SLSO for Families
Whether you’re new to orchestral music, a budding musician, or a longtime fan of the orchestra, the SLSO has resources to spark your curiosity and deepen your relationship with music. We hope you’ll explore, create, and have fun!
Upcoming Family-Friendly Concerts
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 7:00pm
“What’s up, Doc?” In this thrilling blend of classical music and classic animation Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals join audiences of all ages at Stifel Theatre with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.
These performances take place at Stifel Theatre.
24/25 Concerts for Kids Series
Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 4:00pm
Embark on a musical adventure with Dan Brown’s latest surprise, Wild Symphony, as the SLSO shares this captivating story from The New York Times bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, illustrated by Susan Batori.
Most enjoyed by ages 5 and up.
📍 This concert takes place at Touhill Performing Arts Center
Mo Willems’ Because
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:00pm
Your SLSO and the Metro Theater Company share a story of chance, persistence, and magic by The New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems. This tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage is beautifully complemented by Amber Ren’s illustrations and Jessie Montgomery’s music.
Most enjoyed by ages 5 and up.
📍 This concert takes place at Touhill Performing Arts Center
The Tortoise and the Hare
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00pm and 3:30pm
Sing, dance, and perform along with the SLSO as we bring this classic tale to life through music. Based on the book The Tortoise and the Hare by Jenny Broom, illustrated by Nahta Nój.
Most enjoyed by ages 3-6.
📍 This concert takes place at The Sheldon
At-Home Family Education Programs
Digital Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Enjoy a new twist on a classic orchestral tale with an exciting symphony experience for kids. This performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf is framed by a virtual adventure to the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri. Learn fascinating facts about wolves, and explore why Prokofiev made his wolf sound the way it does.
Available until July 31, 2024
Tiny Tunes: Giraffes Can’t Dance
Introduce orchestral music to the youngest listeners through interactive, hands-on experiences with music! Learn and grow with Gerald the Giraffe as he overcomes adversity, discovers his talents, and finds music that inspires him to dance.
Available until July 31, 2024
Learning Lab
SLSO Learning Lab is the home of our digital education programs, designed to get children creating and making connections between orchestral music and the world around them.