We Don’t Kid Around
Exposure to the world of classical music gives kids a proven edge in both scholastic and intellectual development. So to help them get a strong start, we offer the following programs…
Philharmonic Kids
February 10, 2026 | 10:30am and 12pm
February 11, 2026 | 10:30am and 12pm
Bring your students on a musical adventure with The Philharmonic. Peter and the Wolf introduces young audiences to the orchestra as Prokofiev’s timeless tale comes to life through music. This engaging performance is the perfect way to inspire curiosity and a love for classical music.
★ Concert is under 60 min
★ Tickets are $10 each for all participants, both teachers and students.
★ Students receive free tickets to the Philharmonic with an adult
Free for Kids
“Free for Kids” in Colorado Springs offers young audiences an invitation to hear the Philharmonic perform live, in a true concert setting. Admission for ages 7 to 17 is complimentary, and made possible, in part, by the support of GE Johnson Foundation and annual gifts from other generous donors. Learn More Learn More
Eligible Concerts for 2025-26 Season
Masterworks
Firebird: Oct. 5, 2025
Beethoven 5: Nov. 16, 2025
Brahms / Tchaikovsky: Jan. 25, 2026
Carmen / Aranjuez: Feb. 22, 2026
Grieg Piano Concerto: Mar. 15, 2026
Marsalis / Rachmaninoff: Apr. 26, 2026
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: May 17, 2026
Signature Series
Van Cliburn Champions: Mozart / Bizet : October 26, 2025
Van Cliburn Champions: Mozart: Feb. 1, 2026
Van Cliburn Champions: Chopin / Schubert: Mar 22, 2026
Philharmonic Pops
Catch Me if You Can: The Music of John Williams: Oct. 10, 2025
New Year’s Eve: Rhapsody in Blue: Dec. 30, 2025
La Vida Loca: Mar. 6, 2026
Wicked Broadway: Apr. 10, 2026
Conductor in the Classroom
“Conductor in the Classroom” offers local school orchestras and bands the rare opportunity to learn under the baton of Associate Conductor Thomas Wilson, in a live school-day rehearsal. He will work with young players, and share insights into the processes and joys of performing and staging great music. Want to teach your aspiring young musicians a lesson they’ll never forget? Inquire today.
