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.
2025-26 Middle School Concert Dates & Times
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October 29, 2025, at 9:45 AM & 11:20 AM at Jones Hall
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October 30, 2025, at 9:45 AM & 11:20 AM at Jones Hall
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November 10, 2025, at 9:45 AM & 11:20 AM at Jones Hall
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November 11, 2025, at 9:45 AM & 11:20 AM at Jones Hall
Ticket Cost
- Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis beginning 10:00am on August 19, 2025.
- Tickets are priced at $10 per seat.
- Schools with 75 percent 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.
- After receiving concert confirmation, a non-refundable 50% downpayment and signed Letter of Agreement will be due by September 17, 2025 to secure your seats.
- The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your concert date.
Registration Process
- A registration form will be available on this webpage beginning at 10:00am on August 19, 2025. Payments will not be taken upon registration. 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.
- After receiving concert confirmation, a non-refundable 50% downpayment and signed Letter of Agreement will be due by September 17, 2025 to secure your seats.
- The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your concert date.
Transportation
- Schools are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the concert.
- All concerts will be in Jones Hall at 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002.