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FAMILY CONCERTS

Experience the thrill of live music with our full orchestra in three fun and engaging performances at Jacobs Music Center! These 1-hour concerts feature captivating musical stories and interactive moments that are sure to inspire both kids and adults alike.

Seating selected with purchase. Children 2+ and adults require a ticket; attendees under age 2 seated on an adult’s lap are included with adult ticket purchase.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and activities, included with ticket purchase.

Spooky Sounds and Magical Melodies

Saturday, October 25, 11am

Sunny Xia, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JOHN WILLIAMS: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade
SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre, Op. 40
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite, 1919 version

Start your day with a magical and spooky adventure with the orchestra! Enjoy the enchanting "Hedwig’s Theme," the thrilling Dance macabre and the fiery finale of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. Don’t forget your costumes, this morning of music will have you spellbound!

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Peter and the Wolf

Saturday, February 7, 11am

Tristan Rais-Sherman, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: “Flight of the Bumblebee” from Tale of Tsar Saltan
DAVID MACKENZIE: Right Whale, Wrong Letter (World Premiere)
GERSHWIN: Promenade (Walking the Dog)
ANDERSON: The Waltzing Cat
PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf

Embark on a musical journey celebrating the beauty of the animal kingdom. From the buzzing "Flight of the Bumblebee" to the classic musical story Peter and the Wolf to a world premiere of Right Whale, Wrong Letter, this concert is an unforgettable tribute to our furry, finned and feathered friends!

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Space Junk

Saturday, April 11, 11am

Michelle di Russo, conductor
WindSync, wind quintet
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

R. STRAUSS: “Sunrise Fanfare” from Also sprach Zarathustra
JESSIE MONTGOMERY (arr. Jannina Norpoth): Starburst
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: "Allegro con brio" and "Allegro" from
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
IVAN TREVINO: Space Junk (World Premiere)
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Main Title” from Star Wars

Blast off with the San Diego Symphony for a cosmic adventure through music! From the triumphant "Sunrise Fanfare" to the dramatic Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the iconic Star Wars theme, this concert will take you to the stars and beyond. With the world premiere of Space Junk, it’s a family-friendly journey through the galaxy you won’t want to miss!

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SYMPHONY KIDS CONCERTS

For our youngest music lovers (ages 0–5), the Symphony Kids Series is the perfect introduction to the world of music! These 30-minute interactive concerts are sensory-friendly and designed with little ones in mind. Sing-alongs, rhymes, dances, and musical games will engage your child while introducing them to the instruments of the orchestra.

Symphony Kids Series was developed in partnership with SDSU Center for Autism and the Autism Society San Diego.

General admission seating. Tickets are required for all ages, including babies in arms.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Arrive early for hands-on activities, including crafts and musical exploration in collaboration with ChIMES. To support your family’s experience, we offer a designated quiet room, sensory kits (upon request), and social stories.

Meet the Winds: Mother Goose

Saturday, November 1, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet

Take a musical journey into the whimsical world of Mother Goose with the lively sounds of a woodwind quintet! Featuring the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn, this enchanting performance introduces young listeners to a colorful palette of melodies and playful characters. With music that twirls, soars and sparkles, kids will love discovering how each instrument tells its part of the story. Perfect for curious minds and little explorers!

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Meet the Brass: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Saturday, December 13, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

Feel the holiday spirit in this festive musical celebration! Our brass section will bring the beloved poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to life with sparkling fanfares, warm tones and holiday cheer. Perfect for young listeners, this performance is a cozy, jolly way to kick off the season together.

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Meet the Percussion: Clapping Music

Saturday, February 14, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble

Get ready to stomp, clap and groove as we dive into the rhythmic world of percussion! Featuring the electrifying Clapping Music and an array of drums, cymbals and marimbas, this interactive performance will have your little ones moving to the beat and making music of their own. Fun, lively and totally unforgettable!

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Meet the Strings: Ferdinand the Bull

Saturday, March 28, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra String Quintet

Join us for the heartwarming tale of Ferdinand the Bull, told through music and the beautiful melodies of the string family. Violins, violas, cellos and basses will take center stage, bringing Ferdinand’s peaceful world to life in this charming, interactive experience. A gentle and joyful way to inspire budding music lovers.

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FAMILY CONCERTS

Experience the thrill of live music with our full orchestra in three fun and engaging performances at Jacobs Music Center! These 1-hour concerts feature captivating musical stories and interactive moments that are sure to inspire both kids and adults alike.

Seating selected with purchase. Children 2+ and adults require a ticket; attendees under age 2 seated on an adult’s lap are included with adult ticket purchase.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and activities, included with ticket purchase.

Spooky Sounds and Magical Melodies

Peter and the Wolf

Space Junk

SYMPHONY KIDS CONCERTS

Symphony Kids Series was developed in partnership with SDSU Center for Autism and the Autism Society San Diego.

General admission seating. Tickets are required for all ages, including babies in arms.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Arrive early for hands-on activities, including crafts and musical exploration in collaboration with ChIMES. To support your family’s experience, we offer a designated quiet room, sensory kits (upon request), and social stories.

Meet the Winds: Mother Goose

Meet the Brass: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Meet the Percussion: Clapping Music

Meet the Strings: Ferdinand the Bull

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FAMILY CONCERTS

Experience the thrill of live music with our full orchestra in three fun and engaging performances at Jacobs Music Center! These 1-hour concerts feature captivating musical stories and interactive moments that are sure to inspire both kids and adults alike.

Seating selected with purchase. Children 2+ and adults require a ticket; attendees under age 2 seated on an adult’s lap are included with adult ticket purchase.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and activities, included with ticket purchase.

Spooky Sounds and Magical Melodies

Peter and the Wolf

Space Junk

SYMPHONY KIDS CONCERTS

Symphony Kids Series was developed in partnership with SDSU Center for Autism and the Autism Society San Diego.

General admission seating. Tickets are required for all ages, including babies in arms.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE! Arrive early for hands-on activities, including crafts and musical exploration in collaboration with ChIMES. To support your family’s experience, we offer a designated quiet room, sensory kits (upon request), and social stories.

Meet the Winds: Mother Goose

Meet the Brass: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Meet the Percussion: Clapping Music

Meet the Strings: Ferdinand the Bull

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