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Bringing the wonder of the arts to Capital Region students, young and old

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From Adopt-a-School to Sunday Symphonies and the accompanying Monday Music for Schools, the Albany Symphony continually strives to spearhead arts education in our community as the Capital Region’s number one community-wide music resource – earning numerous awards for innovative educational efforts, including ASCAP’s first-ever Leonard Bernstein Award for Outstanding Educational Programming.

The Albany Symphony’s success in its educational mission has been reflected in both the continued success of the individual programs that have been implemented and the recognition it has received for its innovation in educational initiatives. The Adopt-a-School program in Averill Park helped to inspire over 90% of students district-wide to pick up instruments after the program’s implementation. A similar program within the Troy school district influenced the district to restart their strings program after a 40-year absence. And each year, approximately 1,800 students get the chance to come to “Monday Music” to see and hear the magic of the full orchestra in action.

Please take the time to take a closer look through our many educational opportunities.


A Guide to the Albany Symphony’s Education Programs, by Schooling Level

Pre-School

  • adopt-a-schoolTiny Tots
  • Sunday Symphonies for Families

Elementary School

  • Sunday Symphonies for Families
  • Monday Music for Schools
  • Adopt-a-School
  • Small Ensembles
  • Meet the Maestro

Middle School

  • Meet the Musician
  • Small Ensembles
  • Composer Collaborations (with resident composers, when available)
  • Guest Artist Visits (when available)
  • Community Classics
  • Seasonal Concert Offerings (student rates, school group sales)
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High School and College

  • Meet the Musician
  • Small Ensembles
  • Classical Conversations
  • Composer Collaborations (with resident composers, when available)
  • Guest Artist Visits (when available)
  • Seasonal Concert Offerings (student rates, school group sales)

Adult Education

  • Composer Collaborations (with resident composers, when available)
  • Vanguard Prevue
  • Classical Conversations





For more information on these or any education program, please contact Education Coordinator Jim Sector at (518) 465-4755 x31