Children & Families

Opportunities for adults and children to experience the Symphony together are a valuable resource for building appreciation for music. These programs include: Family Concerts, Community Concerts, Soundcheck Cards, Student Rush and Discounted Tickets for Children.

Family Series Concerts

JSO Family Concerts are designed for children and adults of all ages as a great introduction to the orchestra. Unique performances in collaboration with leading children’s theatrical and dance groups are presented on Sunday afternoons. 
An hour of pre-concert activities including the Symphony Guild’s Instrument Zoo start at 2:00pm before the concert.

2011-2012 Family Concert Series
October 30, 2011 – Symphonic Spooktacular: Classical Magic
December 4, 2011 – The Gift of the Magi
January 29, 2012 – The Firebird
March 18, 2012 – Peter & the Wolf

To purchase tickets to any of these concerts, visit the JSO Box Office or contact by phone at 904-354-5547.

Sound Check Cards

The Sound Check Card is the student pass to the Jacksonville Symphony. For $25, the Sound Check Card offers student age 25 and under access to Masterworks, Friday Fusion and Coffee concerts for an entire season. Parents are in the club, too, and can attend with their child for $10. To purchase Sound Check, visit the JSO Box Office or contact by phone at 904-354-5547. Sound Check Instructions The Sound Check Card can also be purchased ONLINE.

2011-2012 Kid Friendly Concerts

Besides our Family Concert Series we recommend the concerts below for Children and Families.

• Masterworks: Orchestral Blockbusters
• Masterworks: Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto
• Pops: American Salute
• Pops: Holiday Pops
• Special: Pirates of the Caribbean
• Special: Cirque De La Symphonie
• Fusion: Music and Dance

First Coast Nutcracker

Through the combination of Tchaikovsky’s engaging music played Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra illustrated with lively choreography, noted guest artists, beautiful costumes and fabulous sets contribute to a grand introduction to classical music and dance for young people and quality entertainment for adults. Four full-length performances will be offered in the Moran Theater on December 16, 17 and 18.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. You may also visit the JSO Box Office or contact by phone at (904) 354-5547.

TEACHERS: For Educational performance of First Coast Nutcracker, click to FirstCoastNutcracker.com for reservations and information.