Join us for our 2026-2027 Young Persons’ Concert Series
Our educational Young Persons’ Concerts (YPCs), presented free of charge for teachers and students, feature performances by the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. They are conducted by Stuart Malina, HSO Music Director (Fall YPC) and Gregory Woodbridge, HSO Associate Conductor (Spring YPC). All YPCs are presented at the Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg.
The programs are designed for students in grades 3-8 who come from across the capital region and beyond. School groups arrive by bus, by van, by car, and on foot to participate in one of two 45-minute performances.
For most students, this will be their very first experience hearing a live, professional symphony! Our orchestra LOVES performing for young people, and they give these performances the energy and enthusiasm they know our young audience deserves.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 10 AM and 11:30 AM!
The Fall YPC will be conducted by Stuart Malina, Music Director of the HSO.
Repertoire for the performance will be chosen from Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, Guillaume Connesson’s E chiaro nella valle il diume appare and Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2.
Stuart masterfully welcomes young listeners into the orchestra world and makes challenging concepts accessible. It is always an entertaining show highlighting the power and grandeur of the symphony orchestra!
Reserve your seats early!
Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 by 3 PM.
THURSDAY, April 29, 2027 at 10 AM and 11:30 AM!
Our Spring YPC is in development, but check back to see what we’re offering! In the meantime, use the buttons below to reserve your seats!
Reserve your seats early!
Registration Deadline is Friday, April 16, 2027 at 3 PM