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.

Symphonic Tricks and Treats!

October 29, 30, & 31, 2024
10:15 am & 12:00 pm  |  Bradley Symphony Center

CONCERT DETAILS

Ryan Tani, conductor

Sergei Rachmaninov (arr. Wood): Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Opus 3, No. 2
Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre
Edvard Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
John Williams: “Hedwig’s Theme”

Join the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a dark and stormy concert as we dive into some mysterious melodies. You will hear dancing skeletons depicted by the xylophone in Saint-Saëns’s Dance Macabre, the flurry of strings mimicking Hedwig’s ascent contrasted with the ominous, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Greig, and much more! This program invites students to experience firsthand the many different tools composers use to create the chilling themes we all love!

Make the most of your Symphonic Tricks and Treats! field trip day. Add a Milwaukee Art Museum tour on October 30 or 31 to complement this concert. Separate fees apply. Call 414.224.3842 or visit the MAM School Tours page for information and to book your tour.

teacher resource guide & Spotify playlist

The Symphonic Tricks and Treats Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.

RHYTHM RHAPSODY

February 5 & 6, 2025
10:15 am & 12:00 pm  |  Bradley Symphony Center

CONCERT DETAILS

Ryan Tani, conductor

Repertoire to include the following:

Arturo Marquéz: Conga del Fuego Nuevo
Reena Esmail: Ram Tori Maya
Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances
Igor Stravinsky: Infernal Dance

Music and dance have always been inseparable. From the court dances of past centuries to salsa dances still performed in Latin American today, join the MSO for a musical celebration of dance! Near and far, old and new, we’ll explore all different kinds of movement-inspired music. Wherever you’re from and no matter what age, this program is sure to get your dancing feet moving!

teacher resource guide & Spotify playlist

The Rhythm Rhapsody Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.

lunch space availability

Please contact the MSO Education Department at 414.226.7886 or email at edu@mso.org for pricing information and further reservation details.