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Students & Educators

Check out our educational resources, options for school field trips, camps, and more.
A young boy in a grey t-shirt plays cello, with other young musicians sitting near him and holding their instruments
Thomas Wilson conducts BSO musicians who are all wearing colorful shirts. A student watches from the balcony.

Youth Concerts

Youth Concerts introduce students to the power of live orchestral music by exploring connections between the repertoire and the concert theme.
BSO High School Open Rehearsal

Student Open Rehearsals

Student Open Rehearsals offer a unique glimpse into the inner workings of a world-class orchestra.
Christine Hong plays as soloist violinist at 2016 BSO Family Concert

BSO Concerto Competition

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce a world-class educational opportunity for up-and-coming student musicians: the BSO Concerto Competition. This competition is open to all advanced instrumentalists in Massachusetts in grades 7-12. The winner will get the unparalleled opportunity to perform as a soloist onstage with the Boston Symphony Orchestra!

Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition

Massachusetts students audition for a chance to perform at a Spring Pops concert at Symphony Hall.
Artwork created during Days in the Arts at Tanglewood

Days in the Arts (DARTS)

DARTS brings together middle-school students to explore the arts in weeklong summer programs in Boston and the Berkshires.
A row of students listening to a performance.

Education Advisory Council

Building programs for Boston's schools

Meet the Instruments

Explore the instruments of the orchestra with us!

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