For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Symphony’s Education Concerts have been a cornerstone of music education in the state, offering engaging one-hour performances tailored for students in grades 3–5.
Through these concerts, young audiences are taken on a journey of musical discovery, exploring “What Makes, Music, Music?” through repertoire spanning various musical genres and styles. With a rich history of inspiring students, these concerts continue to be a vital resource for educators, fostering a deep appreciation for music and enriching the cultural education for students across North Carolina.
Our free, in-depth professional development workshop is designed by music educators from across the state to complement our Education Concerts and equip you with ready-to-use classroom resources.
Online video recordings and all materials remain available throughout the school year.
Registration is open now for our 2026/27 Teacher Workshop—please plan to join us in August for an in-person workshops in New Bern or Raleigh.
Student groups will be encouraged to perform with the Symphony for “The Longleaf Pine, An Anthem for the State of North Carolina.” You can download scores for vocal performance, soprano recorder, and ukulele or guitar from the Workshop page.
Check back in late summer for our 2026/27 Education Concert dates.
Ticket Information
Tickets: $5/person
Payment can be made by credit card or check. If paying by check/invoice, payment and final attendance is due two weeks prior to selected concert date.
Public Schools: Please contact your district Arts Coordinator to reserve seats. If you do not have an Arts Coordinator, contact education@ncsymphony.org.
If you’re planning to attend an Education Concert in Raleigh, you can share this Social Story to give students a preview of the experience.
We are grateful to the State of North Carolina; our Lead Education Sustainers—Truist, The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation, and the John William Pope Foundation—and many other generous statewide education supporters for making our education programs possible!
