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Middle School Concerts

The Middle School Student Concerts, presented by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, are part of the Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series and are 55-minute, full orchestra concerts, presented in Jones Hall during the school day for students in grade 6-8 band and orchestra.

Students will hear the Houston Symphony perform and learn about the orchestra, with the goal of furthering students' involvement with music.

These concerts facilitate students’ acquisition of active listening skills.

Additional Resources

Student Concert Experience

2025-26 Middle School Program Playlist

Middle School Classroom Extensions

 
After watching the Introduction to the 2025-26 Middle School Concerts video and listening to the program playlist, the classroom extensions below can be used to encourage your students to explore melody vs. accompaniment on their own instruments!

View Orchestra Classroom Extension

View Band Classroom Extension

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