Middle School Concerts
The Middle School Student Concerts, presented by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, are part of the Mach Family Student Concert Series and are 55-minute, full orchestra concerts, presented in Jones Hall during the school day for students in band and orchestra, grades 6-8.
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.
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Registration for Middle School Student Concerts will open on August 20, 2026, at 10 A.M.
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2026-27 Middle School Concert Dates & Times
Be sure to register for all possible concerts your group can attend.
- November 11, 2026, at 9:45 A.M.
- November 11, 2026, at 11:20 A.M.
- November 12, 2026, at 9:45 A.M.
- November 12, 2026, at 11:20 A.M.
- November 17, 2026, at 9:45 A.M.
- November 17, 2026, at 11:20 A.M.
- November 18, 2026, at 9:45 A.M.
- November 18, 2026, at 11:20 A.M.
- January 26, 2027, at 11:20 A.M.
- January 27, 2027, at 9:45 A.M.
- January 27, 2027, at 11:20 A.M.
Ticket Cost
- Tickets are priced at $10 per seat.
- Schools with 75% and above economically disadvantaged populations are eligible for a discounted price of $5 per seat.
- Schools will receive one free adult ticket per 10 student tickets.
Registration Process
- A registration form will be available on this webpage beginning at 10 A.M. on August 20, 2026. Please note that seats are limited to band and orchestra students in grades 6-8.
- Please select as many alternate concert dates / times that would be possible for your school to attend upon registration. Following form submission, Symphony staff will place your group into concerts on a first-come, first-served basis. If your primary concert choice is filled, we will place your group into any available concerts if listed as alternate concert options on your form. You will receive a confirmation email before the end of registration day with your confirmed concert date and time, or with your confirmed waitlisted concerts dates and times.
- Payments will not be taken upon registration. After receiving concert confirmation, a non-refundable 50% down payment and signed Letter of Agreement will be due by September 9, 2026, to secure your seats. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your concert date.
Program
Program to be determined at a later date.
Transportation
- Schools are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the concert.
- Jones Hall is located at 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002.
- Arrival instructions will be sent one week before your confirmed concert date.