Each season up to 35,000 students from over 400 schools and homeschools attend the Vancouver Symphony's Elementary School Concerts. An entertaining combination of orchestral music, theatre and video technology, the VSO school concerts provide students from kindergarten to grade 7 with a fun, educational and interactive live music experience.

2010/2011 Concert Dates and Information

Intermediate: November 24, 25 & 26, 2010
10:00am and 12:00pm
Stroll the red carpet to the Symphonic Hall of Fame where you will find all of the A-list composers and their chart-topping music. Discover why they remain as popular as ever and explore the world-renowned music of these celebrity composers.

Primary: February 10, 16 & 23, 2011
10:00am and 12:00pm
Journey with Maestro Tovey and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on a whistle-stop tour of the world. Share the Maestro's musical memories, by seeing the sights and hearing the sounds of his international travels.

Brochure and booking will be available on September 7th, 2010.

These concerts feature several supportive features to enhance the experience:

• Video screens, located on both sides of the Orpheum stage, integrate into the theatrical element of our concerts and provide students with close-up shots of the orchestra, conductor, and guests as they perform.
• Study Guides, track downloads and bonus features, designed to prepare you and your students for the concerts, are free online. We encourage you to take full advantage of the free downloads. If you do require a hardcopy, they are available to purchase for $19.95 each.
• Online ordering – fast, secure booking option.

FAQ
Teachers click here here for answers to the most frequently asked questions about attending an Elementary School Concert.

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