Whether young or old, student or teacher we have materials that will enlighten, inspire and amplify your live orchestral experience.

Here you will find information especially designed to enhance the orchestra experience of young children.

We have grouped our offerings into:

2007 - 2008 Techer's Guide
are attended by almost 7,000 students from 35 area schools each year. The Children's Cncert is presented at the Civic Auditorium in LaPorte. The highly interactive and imaginative programs are designed to introduce the young listener to world of symphonic performance.

teach about, create interest in, and develop appreciation for the Orchestra and its repertoire in order to make the concert experience more meaningful to the students.

Our Docent Program conducts student orientation sessions in area schools in advance of our Children's Concerts, making a significant impact on the learning experience provided by these concerts. Docents, accompanied by an orchestra musician, review facts about the orchestra, share biographical information and musical excerpts relating to the upcoming program, and also discuss concert etiquette with the students.

are needed. Time commitment is minimal, and would involve one or two training sessions, some individual preparation, and one classroom visit.  If you are interested in participating, contact the symphony office at 219.325.666 or email JoFran Bendix.

The American Symphony Orchestra League's site
Kidzone, New York Philharmonic's site
The Baltimore Symphony
The Dallas Symphony site
The San Francisco Orchestra site
The National Arts Center Orchestra site (Canadian)