This concert is the ideal introductory orchestral concert for children 5–13 years, but will also be fun for parents and grandparents. Music Director Larry Eckerling will explore and explain the families of instruments that make up a symphony orchestra.
The Evanston Symphony Orchestra will play:
BRITTEN
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Henry Fogel, narrator
WILLIAMS
Star Wars opening theme
BERNSTEIN
“Mambo” from West Side Story
Highlight of the Evening:
MUSSORGSKY
“Great Gate of Kiev” from Pictures at an Exhibition
Evanston District 65 orchestra students playing side-by-side with Evanston Symphony musicians.
Participating District 65 Schools and Teachers
Haven Middle School
Chute Middle School
Nichols Middle School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School
Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
Teachers:
Christine Huber; Jim Janossy; Roberto Carrillo; Alyson Berger
Tickets
All tickets are assigned seating.
Please call 847-864-8804 for wheelchair accessible tickets.
Advance Sales
$42 Adult, $36 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student
Children Free
Children 12 and younger are admitted absolutely FREE, but must have an assigned seat.
Please call 847.864.8804 or email tickets@evanstonsymphony.org for all orders with children’s tickets.
At the Door Sales
$47 Adult, $41 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student
2026–2027 SERIES SUBSCRIPTION
Three-concert Subscription
$111.75 Adults, $99.00 Seniors, $15 Students
Soloist
Musical Insights
Free Pre-Concert Preview Series!
Enhance your concert experience with a sneak preview — Composers come alive and their passions take center stage when ESO Maestro Lawrence Eckerling takes you on an insider’s tour of the history and highlights behind the music.
Series Sponsored by The Merion
Merion’s Crystal Ballroom
529 Davis St, Evanston.
FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP to 847-570-7815.
Light refreshments will be served and casual tours of apartments will be available after the program.