CSO for Kids
For over a century, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has presented programming that is designed specifically for young people and their families or teachers. Explore an array of live concerts, digital offerings and in-depth school partnerships that immerse children and youth in the magical world of symphonic music.
There are myriad ways to participate, from attending a concert or open rehearsal at Chicago Symphony Center, to exploring free content on CSOtv for Kids online, to embarking on a partnership that brings interactive performances and other music education resources into the classroom.
Family-friendly performances designed specifically for children ages 3-12
Explore more
Learn about partnerships that support instrumental music and arts integration
Explore more
Learn about the CSO's prestigious competition for Illinois' top young soloists
Explore more
A reimagining of Mother Goose and her famous canon of rhymes for a new generation.
Explore more
Inside the Music
How NMI's Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder acts as a powerful teaching tool designed to harness music to stimulate early cognitive, social and emotional development.
Explore more
CSO bassoon Miles Maner narrates "The Rhythm of the Rain," featuring the CSO performing Smetana’s The Moldau,
Explore more
A colorful sprite leads the audience on a tour in Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique, a concerto for orchestra and animation with kinetic, cutting-edge, multimedia elements.
Explore more