Benjamin Britten's "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra"
Our Beginning Band and Orchestra students will attend the Diablo Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concert: Joy of the Symphony, a lively and interactive performance designed especially for young listeners. This concert celebrates the fun of orchestral music and gives students a chance to see and hear professional musicians up close. It’s an ideal first symphony experience for developing musicians.
🎼 Concert Program Highlights
Students will enjoy a colorful mix of music that introduces them to the sounds of the orchestra:
family‑friendly symphonic favorites performed by the Diablo Symphony Orchestra
interactive musical moments designed to engage young audiences
instrument demonstrations that help students connect what they hear to what they play
guest performers and featured musicians who model artistry and inspire young learners
This concert is crafted to spark curiosity, build listening skills, and deepen students’ understanding of orchestral sound.
📍 Location
Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA
A professional performance venue that offers students a polished, real‑world concert experience.
🎟 Field Trip Fee
$25 per person (student and chaperone)
🌈 Why This Trip Matters
Connects directly to classroom learning
Builds listening and ensemble awareness
Shows students real orchestral technique
Inspires young musicians to keep growing
This concert supports our curriculum by helping students hear the instruments they are learning about — and imagine what’s possible as they continue their musical journey.
