Wells Fargo Symphony for the Schools
As the signature program of The Phoenix Symphony, Symphony for the Schools is an extraordinary experience for K-8 schools to attend a world-class concert at Symphony Hall. Concerts occur during the school day and are uniquely designed to align with the Arizona Academic Content Standards. Over 30,000 students each year connect the exciting world of music to literature, history, and science.
What You need to Know Before Making a Reservation:
- Concerts are appropriate for grades K-8 in any type of public, private, charter, parochial, or home school group.
- Concerts are approximately 45 minutes in length.
- Regular admission is $3 for students and adults (adults include teachers, parents, chaperones, and all other non-students) OR for schools designated Title I by the AZ Department of Education, admission is $1 for students and $3 for adults.
- Concerts take place at Symphony Hall located in downtown Phoenix (unless otherwise noted). Seating is general admission.
- Concert times are either 10am or 11:45am (specify choice on reservation form).
- Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Payment may be made by credit card, check, or purchase order.
Reservations
To make a reservation, click HERE.
Attending Symphony for the Schools
Information for Teachers: What You Need To Know About Attending Symphony for the Schools
Info For Teachers - Symphony Hall
Info For Teachers - Mesa Arts Center
Parking Instructions: Info for Bus Drivers & Directions
NOTE: The Phoenix Symphony does not validate parking.
Parking & Directions - Symphony Hall
Parking & Directions - Mesa Arts Center
Bus Passes:
Symphony Hall: 11:45am Concert
Study Guides and Education Resources:
Study guides for each concert containing connections to AZ Academic Standards, lesson plans and assessment tools will be available to download from our website prior to each performance. To visit the Curriculum Resource area, click here.
Transportation Assistance
To make your trip to Symphony Hall more affordable, we've assembled a list of organizations and foundations around the valley that help subsidize school travel. Included are guidelines for applicaitons written by The Phoenix Symphony Education and Community Engagement staff. Visit Transportation Assistance for more information.
2012-2013 Symphony for the Schools Dates:
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - October 24 & 25, 2012
Enjoy the color, pageantry and friendly chills as The Phoenix Symphony both tricks and treats with this Latin-inspired performance. Students will be introduced to social studies and music connections through the cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos, famous composers, and traditional folk music.
AZ Music Standards:
MU-S2-C1-PO1: Identifying music from various cultures
MU-S2-C1-PO 3: Recognizing composer’s motivations for creating music
MU-S2-C2-PO 1: Describing historical context or influence of music on culture
AZ Social Studies Standards:
SS-S4-C4-PO1: Discuss the food, clothing, housing, recreation, and celebrations practiced by cultural groups in the local community.
The Snowman - November 28 & 29, 2012
Celebrate the season with timeless classics and yuletide favorites. Featuring the stunning soundtrack to Howard Blake’s well-known children’s book and film, The Snowman, students will explore literacy skills with connections to music. The concert will also feature our popular holiday sing-along!
AZ Music Standards:
MU-S1-C1-PO 4: Responding properly to basic conducting cues
MU-S2-C1-PO 3: Recognizing composer’s motivations for creating music
MU-S2-C1-PO 4: Exploring and analyzing the relationship of music to language arts, visual arts or literature.
Symphony in Space! - February 20, 21*
Blast off with the Phoenix Symphony as we take a journey through outer space. Featuring Holst’s The Planets, students will explore connections between science and music, and how famous composers were fascinated with what lies beyond the stars. *The February 21 performance only will take place at the Mesa Performing Arts Center. All other SFTS concerts will be Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.
AZ Music Standards:
MU-S2-C1-PO 3: Recognizing composer’s motivations for creating music
MU-S2-C2-PO 1: Identifying contributions of significant composers and important pieces from major time periods
AZ Science Standards:
SC-S6-C2-PO 2: Compare celestial objects
SC-S6-C3- PO 2: Describe distinguishing characteristics of known planets
Paint to Music Contest
Back by popular demand, The Phoenix Symphony is once again partnering with Young Arts Arizona to provide the Paint to Music contest. For 2012-2013, students attending Symphony in Space! will create artwork inspired by Holst’s The Planets. More . . .
