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.   

Wild Symphony

Nov 12–13

Wed-Thu 9:30am & 11:00am 

Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6 

Join Maestro Mouse and his musical friends as they travel through the trees and across the seas, bringing each animal to life through music. 

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Beethoven 7 Unpacked

Jan 15

Thu 10:30am

Most enjoyed by students in grades 7-12

Discover the creative genius of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony in a captivating concert experience that explores its bold rhythms, daring structure, and dynamic energy. 

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Music Without Boundaries

Feb 25–26

Wed-Thu 9:30am & 11:00am 

Most enjoyed by students in grades 2-8

What does home sound like to you? Music Without Boundaries invites you to discover new sounds and celebrate the ways music connects us all.

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Link Up: The Orchestra Swings

Mar 10–11

Tue-Wed 9:30am & 11:00am  

Most enjoyed by students in grades 3-5

In this hands-on music program, students explore orchestral music in the classroom while preparing to sing and play recorders or string instruments at a culminating Link Up concert. 

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Tiny Tunes: Giraffes Can’t Dance

May 13–15

Tue-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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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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