Youth Concert Series
Designed for grades 3 through 8, the acclaimed MSO Youth Series uses orchestral masterworks to inspire students, promote active listening, and encourage critical thinking. These concerts align with state and national standards for music education, as well as connect to multiple subjects and disciplines.
Journey of imagination
October 23, 28, & 29, 2025
10:15 am & 12:00 pm | Bradley Symphony Center
CONCERT DETAILS
Ryan Tani, conductor
Repertoire to include the following:
Edvard Grieg: “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherezade (excerpt)
Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari
Lin-Manuel Miranda arr. Campbell , “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana
Join the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a journey like no other. We’ll visit exotic locations, fantastic situations, and some favorite fictional characters, all through music! We’ll escape from the trolls with Peer Gynt, listen in on a tale from Arabian nights of long ago, track a mystical blue deer in the Mexican desert, and so much more. How far can you go? Let your imagination be inspired by the music and you’ll find out!
A Journey of Imagination Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.
Trailblazers: A Celebration of the American Spirit
January 27 & February 10, 2026
10:15 am & 12:00 pm | Bradley Symphony Center
CONCERT DETAILS
Ryan Tani, conductor
Repertoire to include the following:
Aaron Copland: John Henry (A Railroad Ballad for Orchestra)
Florence Price: “Juba Dance” from Symphony No. 1
George Gershwin: An American in Paris (excerpt)
John Williams: “Olympic Fanfare”
Join the MSO as we celebrate the American spirit during our nation’s 250th anniversary year! The courage, creativity, and innovation of American composers from Scott Joplin to Florence Price to John Williams have inspired us, created new genres, and even provided the soundtracks for entire generations.
A Trailblazers Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.
2025.26 Concerts for Schools Brochure
