The Southwest Florida Symphony Organization is committed to supporting and

encouraging Arts Education in Lee County. The Symphony’s commitment to
education is evident through its educational programs which it dedicates
over $100,000 to annually.

The Symphony is dedicated to providing the very best in educational opportunities
for our audience of the future. Youth education fosters young musicians’ skills and

strengthens their appreciation for the classics. Programs are extended to children

in Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties.

For additional information on any educational programs, please call

the Symphony Offices at 239.418.0996.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS
The annual Young People’s Concerts each spring offer the opportunity for fourth

and fifth graders to attend a classical concert free of charge. This live, full-orchestra

concert presents many students with their only opportunity to experience a classical

concert. Teachers are provided with teaching guides prior to the concert to enable

them to best prepare students for the experience. Each year over 3,000

students benefit from this program.

ENSEMBLES IN SCHOOLS
Ensembles in Schools provides a trio of musicians from the orchestra who travel to

elementary schools, introducing the students to the instruments and then perform for

them right there at the school. The ensembles visit over 40 schools throughout the

year reaching over 4,500 students.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS

The Young Artist Competition, sponsored by the Jillian Prescott Memorial Music

Fund, is an annual event in keyboard, voice and instrumental. Cash prizes are

given and the overall winner performs with the Symphony during the Young

People’s Concerts.

The Van Sickle Vocal Scholarship Competition, held every two years, is for high

school seniors, or college students majoring in voice. A four-year scholarship

is given to the winner.

The Donald M. Haag Music Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior

pursuing college studies in music.

TICKET PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED & AT-RISK STUDENTS
The Symphony offers complimentary concert tickets to children, families, and

individuals, many from public housing areas, as well as to Scholars Club students.

For more information regarding this program, or to become involved, please

call Carol Edmier, Education Chair at 239.731.0520.

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO
The Instrument Petting Zoo is a traveling interactive display that allows children and

adults to try out a variety of instruments.

CAMPUS CHORD CLUB
THE BEST MUSICAL DEAL AROUND!
For a ONE TIME fee of $15 students in grades K-12 can enjoy concerts and learn

about music throughout their school years at great savings.  Chord Club

members can purchase as many as 3 tickets per concert weekend for only $4 each.

These tickets are subject to availability and can only be purchased during the two weeks

immediately preceding the concert. Tickets must be purchased through the Symphony

Box Office. They are not available online.  Call 239.418.1500 for tickets.

STUDENT RUSH TICKETS $5 PER TICKET!

Last minute concert tickets will be available to college students one hour before

any Pops and Classical Symphony Concert held at the Barbara B. Mann Hall for

$5 (subject to availability). A valid school Student ID is necessary at the time of purchase. Students may purchase only two tickets per concert.

Tickets must be purchased at the concert venue. Advance tickets are not available
through the Box Office. Students should not experience capacity issues.