Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Perfect for children ages 3-7, the Symphony Storytime Series presents music that teaches about the instrument families and instills a love of music for your entire family. Each program is brought to life with gorgeous classical music, unforgettable narrators, and beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations.

Goldilocks & the Three Bears

September 12^th at 10:00am & 11:30am

September 13^th at 11:00am & 12:30pm

While in the forest, Goldilocks discovers the family home of three bears:  Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.  Feeling hungry and tired, Goldilocks explores the bear’s cottage while the bears are away. The music presented by your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet will seem just right in this fresh re-telling designed especially for the Symphony Storytime Series.

Holly Jolly Sounds of the Season

December 5^th at 10:00am & 11:30am

December 6^th at 11:00am & 12:30pm

Join members from the brass and percussion families for a musical celebration and capture the spirit of the season! Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra musicians will play their way through holiday classics, from Frosty to Rudolph. The perfect way to celebrate the season with family!

Carnival of the Animals

February 20^th at 10:00am & 11:30am

February 21^st at 11:00am & 12:30pm

Brought to you by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet, your family will take a walk on the wild side with this timeless classic. It’s a musical menagerie that brings music inspired by animals to life. You will be transported to exotic locales as (musical) birds chirp, fish swim, elephants trumpet, and lions roar!

The Emperor and the Nightingale

May 15^th at 10:00am & 11:30am

May 16^th at 11:00am & 12:30pm

In our final Symphony Storytime of the season, three of our four instrument families come together to tell the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale of a Chinese Emperor and a Nightingale with a voice like no other.  A gorgeous re-telling with flute, strings, and percussion, The Emperor and the Nightingale will captivate and delight children of all ages.