Elementary School Concerts

K-7 Students

VSO Elementary school concerts are a fun, educational, and interactive way to introduce K-7 students to orchestral music. This year’s concerts focus on storytelling through music and film scores, as well as Indigenous practices of caring for the land.


Elementary School Concerts
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Upcoming Events


The Spirit Horse Returns

Introducing “The Spirit Horse Returns,” a blend of traditional Indigenous teachings, stunning visual art, and a rich orchestral score about the Ojibwe Horses, a breed from the Prairies that served as helpers and spirit guides to Indigenous people. With heartwarming music and a focus on oral storytelling, this show aims to spark conversation about reconciliation and care for the land amongst young audiences.

VSO Study Guide

NACO (English)
NACO (French)

Lights, Camera, Orchestra!

Grade 3-8

Ever wondered how a movie would feel without music? Join us to discover how music enhances movies, shapes characters, and breathes life into stories. This educational and fun concert is curated for middle schoolers, beginning with exploration of non-soundtrack music that has inspired composers to create iconic movie scores. We will learn how orchestral music forms the backbone of soundtrack composition, influencing the art of filmmaking, and gain insights into today’s industry by discovering works from contemporary BC-based soundtrack composers.

How to Order

There are two ways to register for an Elementary School Concert:

  1. Pay in full with a credit card: Click on your preferred date and time above to create an order. Orders placed online may be reassigned to ensure that groups are seated together.
  2. To pay a deposit, or to pay via cheque or cash. Please fill out this form. Our team will get back to you to assist further with the payment process and your order.

    A non-refundable deposit of 10% is required to secure space at your preferred concert. The full balance is due no later than three weeks in advance of the performance

Please Note:

Teachers and Support Staff: we kindly request you reach out to education@vancouversymphony.ca for arrangement of your free tickets alongside your students.

Homeschool Groups: Please note that complimentary tickets for teachers are offered when there is a group booking of 10 or more students. You are welcome to place orders on behalf of your broader community, which would allow you to qualify for a complimentary ticket through larger group bookings.

Everyone in attendance will be required to purchase a ticket. To arrange complimentary tickets for babies 6 months and under, please contact education@vancouversymphony.ca

For information about the ArtStarts Cherniavsky’s Mr. Music Fund grants to schools to assist in purchasing student tickets, visit https://artstarts.com/cherniavsky

MAILING ADDRESS:

Education Department, Vancouver Symphony
500–833 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0G4

Safety Measures: For FAQ’s about Safety Measures, please click here and please see our information about the performance below. For a complete Communicable Disease Prevention Plan contact Education@vancouversymphony.ca

The Orpheum Theatre is a public space. Photos or Videos may be captured and used by the VSO for promotional or educational purposes. 

Frequently Asked Questions