The Philharmonic Society offers music education opportunities for individuals of all ages. Below you'll find community events, field trip opportunities, in-school programming, educational concerts, and more!
If you have any questions or want more information on how to participate, please email education@philharmonicsociety.org.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Irvine Barclay Theatre
The Philharmonic Society hosts a Sound Playground prior to the abridged Nutcracker performances for schools, giving students the opportunity to interact with the instruments of the orchestra.
Sound Playground activities start 1 hour prior to the performance start time.
Irvine Barclay Theatre
The Philharmonic Society continues its Sound Playground for the sensory-adapted Nutcracker performance, offering activities and musical exploration for audiences with all abilities.
Sound Playground activities start 1 hour prior to the performance start time.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble musicians perform for our community’s youngest audiences at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
Bowers Museum
The Music Mobile travels to Bowers Museum for an afternoon of musical exploration as part of their free family festivals filled with live performances, arts and crafts, and fun activities.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Student musicians serenade our community’s youngest audiences, inspiring an interest in music at an early age.
Bowers Museum
Join Bowers Docents for a selection of seasonal stories and a short chamber performance of holiday music by our very own Orange County Youth Symphony musicians!
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Online Application
Applications open for the Strike Up the Band grant, providing schools with up to $10,000 of musical instruments, teaching materials, and other support for new and existing music programs.
Bowers Museum
Students participate in activities in Bowers Museum exhibits and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Only Santa Ana Unfied School District schools may apply
Orange County School of the Arts
Philharmonic Society brings the Music Mobile interactive instrument experience to OCSA’s festival, an open event for the community to explore hands-on arts exhibits.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Students are invited to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for an interactive concert featuring classical and popular musical excerpts, as a narrator guides students through the instruments of the orchestra and the fundamentals of music.
Pretend City Children's Museum
The Music Mobile visits Pretend City’s Neurodivergent Night, providing musical experiences and interactions to children of all abilities.
Soka Performing Arts Center
Featuring the incredible talents of the Orange County Youth Symphony, this free interactive performance welcomes audiences of all ages—whether it’s their first encounter with classical music or a joyful return to familiar favorites.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Students are invited to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for an interactive concert featuring classical and popular musical excerpts, as a narrator guides students through the instruments of the orchestra and the fundamentals of music.
Santa Ana College
The Philharmonic Society hosts a booth at OC Department of Education’s College and Career Pathways in the Arts event, sharing professional advice and opportunities in the arts with high school students.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Location TBD
The Orange County Youth String Ensemble exhibits some of the finest young string players in a concert featuring classical and contemporary works, highlighting the group's breadth and versatility.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Students are invited to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for an interactive concert featuring classical and popular musical excerpts, as a narrator guides students through the instruments of the orchestra and the fundamentals of music.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
The Orange County Youth Symphony joins forces with Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony Orchestra for a powerful side-by-side concert showcasing the extraordinary talent of the next generation of musicians.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble musicians perform for our community’s youngest audiences at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
This festival welcomes Orange County high school ensembles to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on a professional stage.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Downtown Santa Ana
Presented by Santa Ana Unified School District and the City of Santa Ana, this festival celebrates literature, the arts, and culture, and will feature a Music Mobile hands-on instrument experience.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Student musicians serenade our community’s youngest audiences, inspiring an interest in music at an early age.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Irvine Barclay Theatre
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this year’s Sounds Around the Globe featuring Eileen Ivers & UnIVERSal Roots! From Celtic jigs and Appalachian fiddles to Cajun dance tunes and New Orleans rhythms, discover how Irish immigrants shaped the sounds of America.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Bowers Museum
Students participate in activities in Bowers Museum exhibits and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Only Santa Ana Unfied School District schools may apply
Pretend City Children's Museum
The Music Mobile visits Pretend City’s Neurodivergent Night, providing musical experiences and interactions to children of all abilities.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble musicians perform for our community’s youngest audiences at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Students participate in an interactive tour of Lake Forest’s historical buildings at Heritage Hill and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
OC Fairgrounds
Promoting STEAM education, families participate in hands-on activities designed to inspire and encourage academic and career exploration. The Music Mobile instrument exploration will be available for attendees to explore and play different instruments.
OC Fairgrounds
Promoting STEAM education, families participate in hands-on activities designed to inspire and encourage academic and career exploration. The Music Mobile instrument exploration will be available for attendees to explore and play different instruments.
Bowers Museum
Students participate in activities in Bowers Museum exhibits and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Only Santa Ana Unfied School District schools may apply
Location TBA
Featuring a full marching band led by former conductor of the Disneyland band, Kurt Curtis, this event promises a lively celebration filled with energy, excitement, and unforgettable music.
Pretend City Children's Museum
The Music Mobile visits Pretend City’s Neurodivergent Night, providing musical experiences and interactions to children of all abilities.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble musicians perform for our community’s youngest audiences at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Orange County Youth Symphony, led by music director Johannes Müller Stosch, and Orange County Youth String Ensemble, led by conductor Lucy Lu, celebrate a triumphant season in this finale concert, featuring the extraordinary talents of the Concerto Competition winners.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Student musicians serenade our community’s youngest audiences, inspiring an interest in music at an early age.
Pretend City Children's Museum
The Music Mobile visits Pretend City’s Neurodivergent Night, providing musical experiences and interactions to children of all abilities.
South Coast Plaza
The Music Mobile will be at this year's Festival of Children offering booth visitors a chance to try out some instruments and learn about the orchestra.
South Coast Plaza
The Music Mobile will be at this year's Festival of Children offering booth visitors a chance to try out some instruments and learn about the orchestra.
South Coast Plaza
The Music Mobile will be at this year's Festival of Children offering booth visitors a chance to try out some instruments and learn about the orchestra.
South Coast Plaza
The Music Mobile will be at this year's Festival of Children offering booth visitors a chance to try out some instruments and learn about the orchestra.
Lakeview Senior Center
In collaboration with the City of Irvine’s Sweet Shade Ability Center, this event features musical performances and interactive instrument experiences designed for individuals with disabilities.
Irvine Barclay Theatre
The Music Mobile instrument experience serves as a featured activity for Irvine Barclay Theatre’s Block Party, a joyful, family-friendly celebration in honor of 35 years of bringing the arts to the community.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Stanley Ranch Museum
Fourth grade students participate in interactive activities and a tour of Garden Grove historical buildings at Stanley Ranch, followed by a performance highlighting the history of California music.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Bowers Museum
The Music Mobile travels to Bowers Museum for an afternoon of musical exploration as part of their free family festivals filled with live performances, arts and crafts, and fun activities.
Pretend City Children's Museum
The Music Mobile visits Pretend City’s Neurodivergent Night, providing musical experiences and interactions to children of all abilities.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble musicians perform for our community’s youngest audiences at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
Bowers Museum
Students participate in activities in Bowers Museum exhibits and attend a performance that guides them through the music and instruments that emerged during California’s history.
Only Santa Ana Unfied School District schools may apply
Don Wash Auditorium
Featuring a full marching band led by former conductor of the Disneyland band, Kurt Curtis, this event promises a lively celebration filled with energy, excitement, and unforgettable music.
Don Wash Auditorium
Featuring a full marching band led by former conductor of the Disneyland band, Kurt Curtis, this event promises a lively celebration filled with energy, excitement, and unforgettable music.
Pretend City Children's Museum
OCYS and OCYSE musicians serve as Pretend City Children’s Museum street players, performing music that echoes throughout the miniature city.
Soka Performing Arts Center
Now in its 55th season, the Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble spotlight both new and returning members in an exciting concert led by Johannes Müller Stosch and Lucy Lu—marking the start of an ambitious year of performances and engagements.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble musicians perform for our community’s youngest audiences at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
Pretend City Children's Museum
The Music Mobile visits Pretend City’s Neurodivergent Night, providing musical experiences and interactions to children of all abilities.