KinderKonzerts

Interactive concerts that share the fun & fundamentals of symphony music

These early-age performances are scaled to engage preK-3rd grade students while providing an introductory overview of orchestral instruments and music. Storytelling themes are often used to sustain the interest and attention of this young audience throughout these 35-40 minute performances. KinderKonzerts are held at various locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire and are performed more than 50 times per season.

If you are interested in hosting a KinderKonzert at your school please fill out our request form here.

Request a kinderkonzert

Don’t think a live KinderKonzert is a possibility for you this year? Email PSO Director of Learning and Community Impact McKenzie Blanchard for information on different resources that are available to you at mblanchard@portlandsymphony.org or call (207) 773-6128 x166.

Available KinderKonzert Programs

Schools are able to choose their preferred KinderKonzert program but must contact Director of Learning and Community Impact McKenzie Blanchard for the availability, dates, and pricing of each program.

PSO Woodwind Quintet presents: Aesop’s Fables
The Tortoise and the Hare, the Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Bear and the Bees – “Aesop’s Fables” have now been adapted into a musical work by composer Tom Myron. Join the PSO Woodwind Quintet as they bring these well-known stories to life! Together we will explore the Woodwind family of instruments while experiencing musical renditions of these timeless tales.

PSO Brass Quintet presents: Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man
A story based in Maine, “Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man” by Robert McCloskey tells the story of Burt Dow, a retired fisherman, who lives a quiet life by the sea. One day, he sets out on an adventure in his old, leaky fishing boat, the Tidely-Idley, and gets stuck inside the belly of a whale during a storm. After the storm passes, the whale safely returns Burt to shore, leaving him with an unforgettable tale of his deep-sea adventure. Join the PSO Brass Quintet as they share stories of Burt’s adventures and explore the Brass family of instruments!

PSO String Quintet presents: Variations on Character
Join the PSO String Quintet for an interactive musical journey exploring musical character! Through engaging performances and fun variations, we will explore how different instruments and styles transform a well-known melody. Together, we will learn about the instruments that make up the String family all while experiencing music from around the world.