Reaching out with music.

Young People’s concerts

The Reno Philharmonic, in partnership with the Washoe County School District, presents Young People’s Concerts (YPCs) for over 8,000 third, fourth and fifth-grade students every year. Most attendees are students from the Washoe County School District who travel by bus to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Students from other districts, private schools, and home schools are also welcome to attend.

This concert experience is intended to provide young listeners (age 7-12) with an enjoyable introduction to symphonic music, enhance live music appreciation, and hopefully inspire them to become musicians themselves.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

TCHAIKOVSKY DISCOVERS AMERICA
SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2026
10:10 AM & 11:40 AM

On Sale:
AUGUST 3, 2026

CLOSES:
AUGUST 26, 2026

Concert Program & Order:

  • Music Excerpts Include:

    · Trumpet Fanfare (from Swan Lake)

    · Piano Concerto No. 1, Mvmt. I

    · Danse Napolitaine (from Swan Lake)

    · Trépak (from Nutcracker)

    · Waltz (from Serenade in C Major)

    · Tea (from Nutcracker)

    · Nutcracker, Overture

    · Coffee (from Nutcracker)

    · Chocolate (from Nutcracker)

    · Waltz (from Sleeping Beauty)

    · Overture to Act II (from Swan Lake)

    · Silver (and Rag) (from Sleeping Beauty)

    · Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

    · Old Russia (from 1812 Overture)

    · Violente (from Sleeping Beauty)

    · Piano Concerto No. 1, Mvmt. II

    · Marche Slav

    · Nutcracker, Act II Coda

    · Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from Nutcracker)

    · Act II, Entr’acte & Panorama (from Sleeping Beauty)

    · Symphony No. 5, Mvmt. II

    · La Cygne Noir, Coda (from Swan Lake)

    · Amazing Grace (Traditional)

    · Serenade in C Major, Mvmt. I

    · Serenade in C Major, Mvmt. IV

    · 1812 Overture

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Teacher Guide and Concert Expectations

THE ORCHESTRA ROCKS

MAY 6 & 7, 2027
10:10 AM & 11:40 AM

ON SALE:
October 1, 2026

CLOSES:
April 9, 2027

Concert Program & Order:

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Teacher Guide and Concert Expectations

WHAT DID YOU THINK?

All teachers are strongly encouraged to complete an evaluation form after the YPCs. The information and feedback provided by teachers is a key element in the planning of future Young People’s Concert programs. It is also used to secure grant funding for this program. Often teachers will send pictures or letters from the students reflecting their thoughts on the performance.

YPC Supporters

The Reno Philharmonic Young People’s Concerts would not be possible without the generous support of the following organizations:

The Redfield Foundation

Chris and Parky May

Sandy Raffealli and Bill Pearce Motors

The Robert Z Hawkins Foundation