Young People’s Concerts

What are the Young People’s Concerts?

The Young People’s Concerts are annual children’s concerts offered to all 4th-6th graders in Lincoln and its surrounding areas. This unique opportunity consists of a 45-minute live concert at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. Nearly 5,000 students and teachers attended this event each year. In many cases, this experience is a first opportunity to hear a live symphony orchestra. Additionally, we work with Lincoln Public Schools to provide lesson plans for teachers to incorporate into their classroom curriculum.

How Can Our School Attend?

LSO’s 2026 Young People’s Concerts, “The Orchestra Moves,” will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:15am. Registration forms are due Friday, October 16, 2026.

If you have any questions, you may call LSO’s office at (402) 476-2211 ext. 2 or email hannah@lincolnsymphony.com.

2026 Young People's Concerts Online Registration Form

School Name*
Street Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Title I:*
- Yes
- No
- Unknown
Are you a Title I designated school?
Contact Name*
Contact Phone Number*
Contact Email*
Number of Students Attending:*
Number of Teachers Attending:*
Number of Additional Adult Attendees:
(vehicle drivers, caregivers, para educators, parents, etc.)
TOTAL x $3.00*
Include all students, teachers, chaperones, and vehicle drivers in ticket count. An invoice and payment instructions will be emailed to you with confirmation of receipt of registration.
Type of Transportation*
- Bus (large)
- Bus (small)
- Van
- Car
- Other
Other:
Number of Vehicles:*
Please indicate any special seating needs for students with physical challenges:*
Seating will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Submit your form soon, as seats fill up quickly! Please call the LSO office at 402-476-2211 and indicate any conflicts (testing, early dismissal, travel time, etc.) in order to request alternative concert times.

LESSON PLANS

Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, in conjunction with a music curriculum team at Lincoln Public Schools, specially prepares lesson plans that music teachers may use in preparing their students for the Young People’s Concerts. These help prepare students to understand the musical concepts used in the concert such as rhythm, melody, and harmony, and also detail the featured composers and the cultural and historical context of their music.

2026 Young People’s Concert Lesson Guide

2026 Young People’s Concert Lyrics Sheet

2026 Young People’s Concert Lesson Guide Slideshow PPT

2026 Young People’s Concert Lesson Guide Slideshow PDF

Click HERE for a video tutorial of the lesson guide slideshow.

SURVEYS

Stay tuned!