November 5, 2026:
Next Educational Concert

The West Suburban Symphony is proud each fall to present A Musical Adventure, an educational concert for elementary and middle school students in field-trip groups; these concerts are ideal for students in grades 3-6. Our performances capture the imaginations of our young audience members, all while giving them the experience of a live concert and showing them how players make music together.

The 2026 concert is set for Thursday, November 5, in Oak Brook. We expect 900-1000 attendees; advance reservations are required. Registration materials will be available here early in spring 2026.

At each concert, we demonstrate the sound of all the instruments in the orchestra and perform lively, engaging music that’s sure to delight our student audience.  For example, our November 2025 concert featured:

  • Johann Strauss Jr.’s light-hearted Bauern, Polka Francaise, written for a charity concert in Pavlovsk, Russia, in August 1863, and so popular that Tsar Alexander II asked that it be performed for him
  • Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco Overture, from his opera that told the story of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II (Nabucco) and his conflict with the Israelites
  • Stephen Schwartz's Highlights from Wicked, arranged by Ted Ricketts

Please contact us if you'd like to be on the mailing list for our educational concerts.

Comments received from teachers who've attended past concerts:

"My students loved it. Maestro Lipari is so engaging. Wonderful concert. They LOVED it and were engaged from beginning to end!"

"Wow! What a great opportunity for the students to hear excellent live music!"

"Our 4th grade team looks forward to your concert each year."

"Selections were perfect, conductor was entertaining, length was appropriate for age level, price is reasonable and location convenient."

"Wonderful concert! Kids are still talking about it! Thank you so much!"

Comments received from students who've attended past concerts:

""That was my first time hearing live music and I loved it."

Thank you so much for the amazing concert. My favorite part was the cymbals because they were so exciting."

"I hope I go to your concert again"

"I really enjoyed seeing and hearing live music. My favorite part was you introducing the families of the instruments."