Thrilling nights out, world-class musicianship, and “up-close-and-personal” educational resources all within the walls of Jones Hall, the Houston Symphony’s High School Nights feature exciting music, steeply discounted tickets, and video and curriculum resources designed to build band and orchestra students’ connection to the music and musicians performing onstage.
- Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis
- Tickets are priced at $12 per seat.
- Schools with 75 percent and above economically disadvantaged populations are eligible for a discounted price of $8 per seat
- Schools will receive one free adult ticket per 25 student tickets
- A registration form will be available on this webpage beginning at 10:00am on August 27, 2024. Payments will not be taken upon registration. Please note that seats are limited to band and orchestra students in grades 9-12.
- 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.
- After receiving concert confirmation, a non-refundable 50% downpayment and signed Letter of Agreement will be due by September 12, 2024 to secure your seats.
- The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your concert date.
- Schools are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the concert.
- Please contact edce@houstonsymphony.org or 713-238-1480 with questions about High School Nights.
- If you want to bring your students to a concert other than the ones listed below, please contact Group Sales - 713.238.1435 or groupsales@houstonsymphony.org.
During the 2024-25 season, we will be offering 4 High School Night options:
Saturday October 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
James Ehnes, violin
KAPRÁLOVÁ Military Sinfonietta
DVOŘÁK Violin Concerto
JANÁČEK Sinfonietta
Friday November 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor
Joan DerHovsepian, viola
Brinton Averil Smith, cello
WAGNER Tannhäuser: Overture
HUMPERDINCK Selections from Hansel and Gretel
R. STRAUSS Don Quixote
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
RESPIGHI Belfagor: Overture
CASSELLA La donna serpente: Suite No. 2
VERDI Macbeth: Act III Ballet Music
PUCCINI Manon Lescaut: Intermezzo from Act III
PUCCINI Suor Angelica: Intermezzo
PUCCINI Madama Butterfly: Intermezzo
ROSSINI William Tell: Overture
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Kirill Gerstein, piano
LIADOV The Enchanted Lake
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
ZEMLINSKY The Mermaid
Are you a student looking for additional benefits?
Student Rush tickets may be purchased for $20 for most Classical and Bank of America POPS concerts!
Tickets may be purchased over the phone at 713.224.7575, Monday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m.
Tickets will be held at Will Call the night of the performance. Proof of a valid student ID is required for pick up. Students may purchase two discounted tickets per ID.
Student Passes offer you an entire season of concerts, for one low price!
Enjoy world-class artistry and unlock concerts of musical masterworks for just $75.
Student Passes may be redeemed for one ticket to most Classical and Bank of America POPS concerts. You may purchase online or by phone. Please be prepared to present valid ID upon pick up at Will Call or via phone purchase.
Our Community Tickets Program
High School band and orchestra programs with student populations above 70% economically disadvantaged are eligible to register for the Community Tickets Program. This program allows schools to receive offers for free tickets two weeks in advance of concerts when seats are available. Tickets can either be requested in pairs to allow students to sign up individually, and in some cases, by registering for tickets in bulk (up to 20 seats). Availability is limited to 25 high school band/orchestra programs for the season, available as first-come, first-served. To sign up, fill out this form (music educators only).
Special thanks to our High School Nights Supporter
