• 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.

These concerts are intended for band and orchestra students in grades 6-8. We encourage participation from all eligible students, including those in special education classrooms and students who require additional mobility, sensory, vision, or hearing accommodations. Our team is happy to work with teachers to ensure students have the resources they need to enjoy the performance. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

ROSSINI
Overture to William Tell : Allegro vivace

VILLOLDO/DRAGO
El choclo

C. THEOFANIDIS
Concerto for Bassoon & Chamber Orchestra
I. alone, inward

DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 8 in G major
III. Allegretto grazioso—Molto vivace

BARROSO/WASSON
Aquarela do Brasil

BRAHMS/PARLOW
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor

J. WILLIAMS
Theme from Jaws

DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 9 in E minor

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 7 in A major
IV. Allegro con brio

OFFENBACH/BINDER
Can-Can from Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.