Feed the curiosity of your young maestro with an hour-long adventure into the magic of symphonic music. Designed for families and children ages 4-12, our Young People's Series concerts are a perfect introduction to an essential art form, featuring pre-concert games and the chance to try out many of our instruments.

Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Saturday, November 19, 2011 | 1:30 and 4pm
William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor
Classical Kids Live!

“One of the most completely wondrous examples of children’s entertainment ever!” -Billboard

A madman has moved in upstairs, and young Christoph and his uncle are on the hunt to find out just what’s going on up there. Delight in this hour-long romp into the work of Ludwig van Beethoven, including excerpts from many of his greatest works. Enjoy live performances of the “Moonlight” Sonata, Für Elise, the Ninth Symphony and more.

Green Eggs and Ham
Saturday, January 7, 2012 | 11am and 4pm
Rob Kapilow, conductor, composer and host

“Kapilow is a kind of Bill Nye the Science Guy for classical music.” -Time Out New York

Would you like them in a house? Would you like them with a mouse? Would you like them on a ball? How ‘bout Meymandi Concert Hall? Join Rob Kapilow, composer of The Polar Express, as he puts his unique spin on Dr. Seuss’s beloved story about Sam-I-Am and his green eggs and ham.


Bug Songs
Saturday, March 10, 2012 | 11am and 4pm
Sarah Hicks, Associate Conductor
The bugs are swarming your concert hall! But don’t fret, they’re here for the music. Come and listen to the orchestra imitate the sounds of the greatest musicians in the bug world: bees, beetles, crickets, katydids and more. You’ll also hear great music inspired by your smallest friends, including everyone’s favorite, Flight of the Bumblebee. Dress like your favorite insect and win prizes!

Meet Sympson, our new NCS Kids mascot! He's here to help your kids fall in love with the music. Learn more about our favorite bird conductor by visiting www.ncsymphony.org/sympson, where you can read an interview with Sympson, send him email questions, learn about his favorite things and more.

Learn about our exciting collaboration with Raleigh's Marbles Kids Museum as we present MUSIC MAKERS!