Each year, thousands of students attend Young People's Concerts at the Nashville Symphony. FREE for students grades K-12 and $10 for chaperones and teachers, these concerts are open to public, private, and home schools, and offer a comprehensive educational experience that enriches in-school learning. Participating teachers receive access to a downloadable curriculum that includes lesson plans, music selections, and more. The content of each concert is geared toward specific grade levels (K-2, 3-5, and 6-12), and meets both fine arts and academic Tennessee state standards. 

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES-PLEASE READ 

• Due to high demand and attrition rates, school groups (public, private, and charter) must provide a Purchase Order Number to complete their reservation. If your school requires you to obtain a quote before issuing a PO, please fill out the registration form and type "QUOTE" in the PO number box. We will reply soon by email with a quote. Your registration will NOT be complete until we receive the PO number. Email  [email protected] with any questions. 
• School groups are required to have a minimum ratio of 1 chaperone per 24 students. All adults attending must purchase their tickets through the school reservation. We cannot accept individual payments for adult tickets. 
• Home school groups (including private co-ops and tutorials) must register as individual families only, with up to 9 students and 1 to 3 adults for a total of 10 tickets maximum. 
• For security reasons, adult tickets will NOT be available for purchase on the morning of the concert. Ticket sales will close TWO WEEKS in advance of each concert. 
• Title 1 schools are eligible to apply for ticket funding and bus reimbursement. Please contact [email protected] with inquiries. 

2024-2025 SEASON  

Día de los Muertos

Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of Mexican culture and Latine heritage with our spirited Día de los Muertos program.  Featuring a blend of traditional folk tunes and modern arrangements, the Nashville Symphony will take you on a journey celebrating the Day of the Dead. Join us for an unforgettable evening that showcases the rich and diverse sounds of Latine music.

Grades K-5  

REGISTRATION CLOSED

October 30 | 10:30am 

October 31 | 10:30AM

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Lunar New Year 

Join us for the Nashville Symphony’s second annual Lunar New Year concert. As the most widely observed holiday celebrated throughout Asia, Lunar New Year marks the beginning of spring and the lunisolar calendar, symbolizing a fresh start and the welcoming of good fortune. The Nashville Symphony will be led by conductor Ming Luke, Principal Conductor of the Nashville Ballet, renowned nationwide for his versatile conducting and engaging educational concert programming. Don’t miss this captivating celebration of Asian culture and tradition!

Grades 4-8 

REGISTRATION CLOSED

January 29 | 10:30AM 

January 30 | 10:30AM

HOME SCHOOL REGISTRATION

PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Exchange and Payment Policy

To accommodate groups on our wait list, all cancellations and exchanges must be made 30 days prior to the date of the performance. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made after that time. Please note that this policy differs from the Nashville Symphony's standard concert ticket exchange policy.

Payment is required no later than 45 days prior to the date of the performance; if payment has not been received by the deadline, your reservation will be cancelled. Payment extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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