Make family memories by attending the BYU Family Concert Series, created to introduce the joy of music to children. All family members are encouraged to attend regardless of age. Free admission is provided by a generous donation from the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation. All concerts begin at 11 a.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU. No tickets required.
For more family activities, scroll past the concert listings for information about the BYU Young Musicians Academy.
If you enjoyed the family concerts, please post about it with #byufamilyconcerts
CONCERTS
Magical Movie Music!
Saturday, 28 September 2019
11:00 AM
BYU Philharmonic
Kory Katseanes, conductor
Move, clap, follow musical maps, and have a great time as the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra and director Kory Katseanes explore the music behind some magical movies. The whole family will have a wonderful time!
The Magical Magic Flute!
Saturday, 26 October 2019
11:00 AM
BYU Opera
Joshua Lindsay, director
Treat your imaginations to the magical world of Mozart’s Magic Flute, an exciting story with a prince, a princess, an evil queen, a bird catcher seeking for a mate, dangerous challenges, lots of magic, and true love. Join director Josh Lindsay and BYU by bringing the whole family to discover just how captivating, fascinating, and intriguing the world of opera can really be!
Mountain Strings!
Saturday, 8 February 2020
11:00 AM
BYU Folk Music Ensemble
Mark Geslison, director
Come with the entire family to enjoy delightful music that spans folk music genres from America, Canada, and the British Isles. You’ll be tapping your toe as Mountain Strings plays all sorts of instruments, including fiddle, bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and Irish drum (bodhran)!
Everybody Sing!
Saturday, 14 March 2020
11:00 AM
BYU Men’s Chorus
Rosalind Hall, director
BYU Women’s Chorus
Sonja Poulter, director
Join the amazing BYU Men’s Chorus and BYU Women’s Chorus in an exploration of the joy of joining voices together in song. When everybody sings, magic happens! Musical delight for the entire family!
Check back later for Fall 2019 concert info!
THE BYU YOUNG MUSICIANS ACADEMY is a series of weekly music classes for preschool children and their parents. The program runs from September 2019–April 2020, and offers the following classes on Saturday mornings:
Parent/Toddler (20 months-2 years old)
Music Explorers (3 years old)
Music Makers (4 years old)
Music Creators (5-6 years old)
Availability is limited. To learn more and register, visit childrensmusic.byu.edu.
