Community and Education
At the Jacksonville Symphony, we believe music has the power to inspire, educate and connect our community. Through concerts, classroom experiences and collaborative programs, we serve learners of all ages across Northeast Florida.
Whether you're a teacher, student, parent or community member, explore opportunities to engage with the Symphony below.
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras
The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) serve more than 300 young musicians from across Northeast Florida through a dynamic program of six ensembles, including two full symphony orchestras and four strings ensembles. Designed to support a range of skill levels, JSYO offers high-quality ensemble training along with chamber music, solo recitals and outreach performance opportunities that foster artistic growth, sense of community and belonging.
Schools & teachers
Field trip opportunities
The Jacksonville Symphony offers a variety of educational concert experiences throughout the school year that complement and enhance classroom learning of all ages.
School ensemble visits
Bring the Symphony to your classroom! Jacksonville Symphony musicians visit schools to perform engaging ensemble performances that give students a closer look – and listen – at the instruments of the orchestra.
Music education resources
Access lesson plans, concert etiquette guides and classroom materials designed to support music learning and help you prepare your students for their Symphony experience.
Community programs & partnerships
Community Side-by-Side
Musicians from across Northeast Florida get the chance to join the Jacksonville Symphony in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and perform onstage at Jacoby Symphony Hall under the direction of distinguished Jacksonville Symphony conductors and musicians.
Community concerts
As part of its commitment to making live, transformative music accessible to everyone in Northeast Florida, the Jacksonville Symphony opens its season with two free concerts that are open to the public. Tickets are required for these two performances.
Ensemble visits
Jacksonville Symphony ensembles bring live music into community spaces across Northeast Florida through engaging and accessible performances.
Interested in requesting an ensemble performance? Fill out the request form below:
First Coast Nutcracker
The Jacksonville Symphony's First Coast Nutcracker has been a cherished tradition in North Florida for over 50 years! These performances allow more than 180 young community dance students the unique opportunity to work with illustrious choreographers, guest artists and musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony.
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Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Bringing together the finest voices from across the First Coast, the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus cherishes its nearly four-decade tradition of performing captivating symphonic music alongside the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony. Its members come from all walks of life, and the roster includes many professional musicians, skilled amateur performers and students.
Ushers
At each concert in Jacoby Symphony Hall, a group of dedicated individuals are there to make you feel welcome, help you to your seat and be the first introduction to your Symphony experience. Throughout the season, our Volunteer Ushers contribute significantly in making every event run smoothly.
Donation requests
As a non-profit organization, the Jacksonville Symphony is pleased to support other non-profits in Northeast Florida through donations for auctions, raffles and other fundraising events for 501(c)3 organizations.
Northeast Florida Performing Arts resources
Alongside the Jacksonville Symphony are numerous performing arts resources in Northeast Florida that are dedicated to enriching the artistic culture of our communities.
