Very Young People's Concerts

Even your youngest can experience great music at the Philharmonic!

For children 3-6 and their families.
Designed by Philharmonic musicians together with faculty of Columbia University's Teacher's College, Very Young People's Concerts combine games and hands-on music making in one fun-filled hour that will unlock your child's talent and enthusiasm.

Very Young People's Concerts

This season, in Mozart and Friends, we feature some of the most delightful music ever composed, set to stories of Philippe the Penguin by our own Dorian Rence. Each concert also explores basic musical ideas through movement and vocalization, with the irrepressible Rebecca Young as your host.

Rebecca Young, host
Dorian Rence, writer and narrator
Marion Schoevaert, illustrator
Musicians of the Philharmonic

Concerts are at Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th Street

To purchase tickets to any of the concerts listed below, please call (212) 875-5656.

No performances currently scheduled.

About Very Young People's Concerts

Youngsters are introduced to classical music through imaginative engagement, active listening, and hands-on music-making. This video features pieces from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons."
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Each concert has three parts, engaging young children in different ways.

• Fun with the Philharmonic: musical games with musicians beginning a half hour before concert time, throughout the hall
• The Concert: a half-hour performance, including audience participation and stories about Philippe the Penguin
• Hands-On Fun: a chance for children to try a string instrument, throughout the hall

Subscription prices range from $60 to $75.

New subscriptions for the 2011-2012 season are available, by phone only, beginning Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 10:00AM.

To purchase yours, please call (212) 875-5656.

Our Customer Relations department is open Monday-Saturday, 10am - 6pm, Sunday 12-5pm.

"My grandson told me that he thought it was great and awesome. He also said that he wanted to take violin lessons!"

Very Young People's Concerts Subscriber