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Family Concerts

Introduce your children to the joys of listening to classical music, and the experience will stay with them for years to come. Music enhances critical thinking, sharpens listening ability and develops analytical skills. Your kids may never know how much they’re learning, but they’ll know they’re having fun.

orKIDStra Concerts

Share the magic of the RPO with your children! These engaging concerts explore the many different things that inspire us - a great opportunity to think about how we're influenced by everyday things around us. Fun for all ages but designed for families with children ages 3-9.

Casual Sunday Matinee Concerts

These casual, fun and family-friendly concerts introduce listeners to orchestral music with thematic programs.

Symphony 101 Series

A unique concert experience in an intimate setting, including Christopher Seaman's lively talk from stage, musical examples and an audience Q&A at the end.

Special Events

An orKIDStra Holiday and The Nutcracker

For chronological concert listings, see below.

 

Bach & Handel
SYM 101-1

Oct. 12 & 14, 2007, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Bach and Handel.

Masters of American Musicals
CSM 1

Oct. 26, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

The Birth of Jazz
CSM 1

Oct. 21, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO in music by Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton and George Gershwin.

Things That Go Bump in the Orchestra
KIDS 1

Oct. 28, 2007, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor – Be inspired by the sounds of Halloween

Honor: An American Salute
CSM 2

Nov. 11, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik leads a Veterans Day tribute to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Hot Jazz & Cool Blues
CSM 4

May 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Byron Stripling, trumpet

Haydn & Mozart
SYM 101-2

Nov. 16 & 18, 2007, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Haydn and Mozart.

The Nutcracker
SPECIAL

Nov. 23-25, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful full-length ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.

An orKIDStra Holiday
SPECIAL

Dec. 9, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Michael Butterman leads this delightful concert of holiday favorites, featuring music of The Polar Express.

Beethoven
SYM 101-3

Jan. 25 & 27, 2008, Hochstein/Spencerport High School – Christopher Seaman explores music by Beethoven.

Sounds All Around Us
KIDS 2

Feb. 3, 2008, Hochstein – Mark Mandarano, conductor – Be inspired by the noises of nature

Variations on Love
CSM 3

Feb. 10, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO in music for Valentine’s Day.

Schumann & Brahms
SYM 101-4

Feb. 29 & March 2, 2008, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Schumann & Brahms.

Everyday Heroes
KIDS 3

April 13, 2008, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor – Be inspired by amazing people

Bruckner & Mahler
SYM 101-5

April 18 & 20, 2008, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Bruckner & Mahler.

A Tribute to Leroy Anderson
CSM 4

May 11, 2008, Eastman Theatre – The RPO, led by Jeff Tyzik, “Fiddle Faddles” with the music of this legendary Pops master.

Stravinsky, Bartók & Beyond
SYM 101-6

May 23 & 25, 2008, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky, Bartók and beyond.

Express Yourself
KIDS 4

June 1, 2008, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor – Be inspired by your emotions

Intersections: Music + Dance
KIDS 1

Oct. 5, 2008, Hochstein – Marlene Pauley, conductor

Beethoven & Schubert
SYM 101-1

Nov. 7 & 9, 2008, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Beethoven and Schubert.

Rossini & Weber
SYM 101-2

Nov. 21 & 23, 2008, Hochstein – Benton Hess explores music by Rossini and Weber.

The Nutcracker
SPECIAL

Nov. 28-30, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.

An orKIDStra Holiday
SPECIAL

Dec. 14, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Michael Butterman leads this holiday celebration filled with traditional favorites, special surprises, an audience sing-along and tons of holiday fun.

Intersections: Music + Art
KIDS 2

Jan. 11, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

Grieg, Wagner & Brahms
SYM 101-3

Jan. 30 & Feb. 1, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Grieg, Wagner and Brahms.

Search for a Star 2009
CSM 2

March 1, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Dvořák & Franck
SYM 101-4

March 20 & 22, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Dvořák and Franck.

Intersections: Music + Theater
KIDS 3

March 29, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

Stravinsky & Elgar
SYM 101-5

April 17 & 19, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky and Elgar.

Enchanted April
CSM 3

April 26, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Intersections: Music + Music
KIDS 4

May 3, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

Vaughan Williams & Bartók
SYM 101-6

May 22 & 24, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Vaughan Williams and Bartók.