Each year, the Victoria Symphony presents Education Concerts to thousands of elementary school children, providing fun, accessible, and inspiring first experiences of orchestral music.
This programme is suitable for all Elementary school students KG through G5.
Registration for the 2027 Education Concerts opens in September!
For inquiries, contact Soile Stratkauskas at soile@victoriasymphony.ca
Eight-year-old Sarah T. Murdoch isn’t thrilled about her class trip to the Symphony—no sharks, no climbing wall, not even a frog! But with the help of a conductor and a magical book, she discovers that the orchestra is full of adventure. Through music by Mussorgsky, Barber, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, and John Williams, Sarah learns that symphonic music can move hearts, bodies, and imaginations alike. A fun, participatory concert for children and families.
Concert dates:
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
11:00am – 11:50am | 12:30pm – 1:20pm
Thursday, February 18, 2027
11:00am – 11:50am | 12:30pm – 1:20pm
Friday, February 19, 2027
11:00am – 11:50am | 12:30pm – 1:20pm
Location:
Farquhar Auditorium, University of Victoria
Cost:
$6.00 per seat.
**If you are interested in participating, but are facing financial challenges, please get in touch. It’s important to us that all students have access to this opportunity, and we look forward to finding ways that we can support you.
“Dear Symphony, I loved your music. It went really well with dancing. I loved it so much.” Grade 2 student, School District 61
“The symphony was amazing. I loved it and I saw a lot of instruments. It was as fun as tag.” Grade 3 student, School District 61
“I heard the violin at the Symphony. It sounded like a rainbow of music!” Grade 5 student, School District 62
“Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! We all loved it so much. The symphony played so beautifully, and we loved seeing these songs that we have come to know and love come to life! I am looking forward to doing the workshop and field trip again next year!“ Manon Ambriz-Gomez, School District 62
If you have any questions or would like to register to attending a concert please contact Soile Stratkauskas at soile@victoriasymphony.ca
Registration is on a first come first served basis.
This program is underwritten in part by generous gifts from a private foundation, the John H. & Margery M. McEown Trust for the Performing Arts, and the Sunflower Fund, and supported in perpetuity by a gift from Beverly Unger.