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The orchestra’s waterfront concert is part of the nationwide America 250 celebration — a chance to come together and salute the American spirit through music. The program mixes patriotic favorites like Armed Forces Salute and America the Beautiful with Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture, plus John Williams’ movie themes from Star Wars and Jaws, Broadway hits and classical crowd-pleasers.

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Free Symphony by the Sea

Coachman Park

Cheer on your favorite section of the orchestra in The Orchestra Games: An Olympic Musical Adventure for Kids! This high-energy, family-friendly concert turns the symphony into a playful Olympic arena, where strings, brass, and woodwinds compete in musical challenges to win the gold. With the help of a narrator, kids will learn how the orchestra works all while clapping, laughing, and rooting for their musical champions. John Williams’ thrilling “The Flight to Neverland” from Hook and “Flying Theme” from E.T. bring this musical adventure full circle in an unforgettable symphonic showdown. We can’t wait for you to join us!

CSO: The Orchestra Games: An Olympic Musical Adventure for Kids!

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Embark on an exciting musical adventure with Greg Smith’s Orchestra Games and Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf. This family-friendly concert brings stories to life through vivid orchestral music and dancers of the Canyon Concert Ballet, sparking imagination and fun for all ages.

Adventures: Stories in Sound and Imagination

The Lincoln Center

Student Degree Recital: Gregory Smith, piano

Eastman School of Music

The Olympia Symphony presents an engaging, family-friendly concert introducing the instruments of the orchestra in a fun, Olympic-style format with The Orchestra Games! This educational performance will showcase the unique capabilities and personalities of the strings, woodwinds, and brass, with the percussion section as judges and a narrator as the official. Through various events highlighting each instrument’s strengths, enjoy friendly competition and learn about the orchestra. The concert concludes with a surprise performance of classic video game music from Super Mario!

Olympia Symphony Orchestra: The Orchestra Games

Washington Center Main Stage

The Olympia Symphony presents a family-friendly concert introducing orchestra instruments to kids in a fun, Olympic-style format with The Orchestra Games! This educational performance showcases the unique personalities of the strings, woodwinds, and brass, with the percussion section as judges and a narrator as the official "ref".

The concert concludes with a surprise performance of classic video game music from Super Mario!

Orchestra Games!

Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Student Degree Recital: Gregory Smith, collaborative piano

The 2024 Young People’s Concert in Brighton, presented by the Aurora Symphony Orchestra, is a highly anticipated event that has already sold out. Scheduled for February 17, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, this concert promises an enlightening and entertaining experience for attendees of all ages. The event will take place at the Armory Performing Arts Center, located at 300 Strong St, Brighton, CO 80601.

This unique concert is designed to demystify the process of music creation, offering audiences a behind-the-scenes look at how orchestras, conductors, and composers collaborate to bring music to life. The program features an engaging repertoire including "Mr. Smith’s Composition" by Gregory Smith, the "Marriage of Figaro Overture" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and an excerpt from Johannes Brahms' "Symphony No. 3 mvt. 3". "Mr. Smith’s Composition" in particular, is set to take attendees on a humorous and educational journey into the creative process of composing music, complete with the challenges and triumphs that come with it.

Under the baton of conductor Jeremy Cuebas, the concert is a free event open to all ages, emphasizing the Aurora Symphony Orchestra's commitment to making classical music accessible and enjoyable for the younger audience. It serves as an excellent introduction to the world of classical music, aiming to instill a lasting appreciation and curiosity for the art form.

Despite the free admission, the overwhelming demand for this family-friendly event has led to all tickets being claimed. This underscores the community's enthusiasm for the Aurora Symphony Orchestra's initiatives to engage and educate through music.

For more information about the event and future opportunities, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the Aurora Symphony Orchestra's website or contact them directly.

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Gregory Smith

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Jun 6, 2026

Free Symphony by the Sea · Florida Orchestra

Feb 14, 2026

CSO: The Orchestra Games: An Olympic Musical Adventure for Kids! · RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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