"Symphony Sundays - Classical Music for All Ages" is a concert series that makes classical music accessible to everyone including single adults, couples, seniors, music students, families, and children. Symphony Sundays are informal events that welcome newcomers and established symphony enthusiasts alike. The historic Pabst Theater offers relaxed, yet elegant surroundings for these afternoons at the symphony.

Concertgoers will be inspired by the musical masterpieces of renowned composers presented by the professional musicians of Festival City Symphony. Conductor Monte Perkins will offer descriptive program information from the podium.

Concert ticket prices are kept low because of the generosity of our sponsors!

Children's Program Notes - Children who arrive 15 minutes early are invited to participate in Children’s Program Notes, a pre-concert group activity and orientation, presented by Music Educator Jayne Perkins, which introduces the music they are about to hear to increase their understanding and enjoyment.

Children's Program Notes begins at 2:45 p.m. "Symphony Sundays" are held Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee.

"Symphony Sundays" concerts are best suited for children in grade 2 and up.

APRIL 28, 2013 | FROM THE STEPPES

FCS concludes its Symphony Sundays season with From the Steppes, which features Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." Attendees will "see" ten pictures, ending with the "Great Gate of Kiev." The orchestra will also perform Borodin's "Symphony No. 2," a patriotic salute to Russia. This piece features well-known themes used in the American musical "Kismet."

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Programming subject to change.

This series of three FREE classical "pops" concerts, each one hour in length, is geared to children and their families. Each concert has narration and music selections that are lively, tell a story, and/or demonstrate the colors of the orchestra. Dress is casual. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets are welcome for the youngest audience members, especially for a spot on the floor directly in front of the orchestra. Conventional seating is also available.

The programs are frequently collaborative efforts with guest artists appealing to youngsters (dancers, costumed actors, children's performing groups, etc.) Sometimes audience members even get to conduct!

Pajama Jamborees are held selected Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State Street entrance.

Pajama Jamborees are best suited for children in K4 through fifth grades.

MAY 22, 2013 | SPRING PAJAMA JAMBOREE

The orchestra will perform lively selections to celebrate spring and youngest audience members will have the opportunity to conduct the finale, "Stars & Stripes."

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Programming subject to change.