Families and Fans

Whether you are new to orchestral music, a budding musician, or a longtime fan of the orchestra, the SLSO has created a variety of resources to spark your curiosity and deepen your relationship with music. We hope you'll explore, create, and have fun!

Learning Lab

Ever wonder about the different instruments percussionists play? Or how we can feel sound? Explore these free digital resources created by the SLSO to spark curioisty about music.

Tiny Tunes — The Lion and the Mouse

Tiny Tunes

COMING SOON!

Introduce orchestral music to the youngest listeners through interactive, hands-on experiences with music! Two unlikely friends—the mighty lion and the little mouse—take you on an adventure that proves even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Get on-demand access to a virtual concert, join a live watch party, or participate in a family activity session. These free early childhood programs will have you dancing and making music with loved ones. Registration coming soon.

SLSO SoundLab

A virtual family experience where together you’ll discover the different ways music keeps us connected. SLSO SoundLab explores the intersection of music, science, and technology through videos and activities that can be done at home.

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Activity Gallery

With these musical activities for the entire family, learn how to identify themes with Hedwig from Harry Potter, create your own characters with composer Edward Elgar, and explore musical form with Scott Joplin.

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Instrument Playground Online

Learn all about the instruments of the orchestra and the SLSO musicians who play them. Through a series of videos and downloadable activities, you can explore the different instrument families as young musicians interview SLSO musicians.

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Young Musicians

The SLSO offers a variety of musical learning opportunities for students of all ages in the St. Louis region.

Youth Orchestra

The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra is a training ensemble for the region’s rising young musicians ages 12-22.

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Peer to Peer

Musicians from the SLSO and the YO are paired with middle and high school African American music students for development opportunities beyond their classroom.

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