Community
The Houston Symphony is dedicated to connecting the music and musicians of the Houston Symphony with the diverse communities of Greater Houston through several initiatives including:
Community Concerts
The Houston Symphony provides free and reduced-cost orchestra concerts throughout Greater Houston for over 220,000 people each year. These concerts include Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts, Neighborhood Concerts, Fiesta Sinfonica, and concerts at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
The Houston Symphony partners with schools and community organizations throughout Greater Houston to present free Neighborhood Concerts for the community. Concerts are conducted by Houston Symphony Assistant Conductor Yue Bao. Pre-concert lobby activities include an Instrument Petting Zoo and chamber music from partner schools.
Upcoming concerts include:
- June 21, 2022, 7:30 PM – Neighborhood Concert: Movement & Music at Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church
- 7034 Tierwester St, Houston, TX 77021
- June 23, 2022, 7:30 PM – Neighborhood Concert: Movement & Music at Kashmere High School
- 6900 Wileyvale Rd, Houston, TX 77028
- June 24, 2022, 7:30 PM – Neighborhood Concert: Movement & Music at Waltrip High School
- 1900 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
We complement healthcare services in Houston hospitals by using music as a tool to increase the quality of life for patients, families and caregivers.
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We partner with a variety of social service agencies throughout the Greater Houston area to enrich the lives of clients, empower individuals from all backgrounds, and bridge diverse communities through music.
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Our Music Literacy Workshop series is open to all ages and is designed to teach participants basic musical concepts. The course is offered multiple times throughout the year.
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