Each spring, our Youth Concerts bring the magic of live symphonic music to 4,000 4th-6th graders from schools across an eight-county region. These free concerts showcase the full orchestra in engaging, interactive performances designed to inspire young audiences.

The 2026 Youth Concert wcfsymphony Youth Concerts will take a unique in-depth look at one of the composer’s most important, and frequently misunderstood, pieces – the Fourth Symphony. In addition to learning about the history and musical substance of the Fourth, students will be introduced to broader ideas connected to Tchaikovsky’s work, including an overview of the symphonic tradition and orchestras in general and the world of Russia in the late 19th century.

The 2026 Youth Concerts will be held in person at the Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on March 31st, with performances at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

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wcfsymphony Youth Concerts are generously supported by grants from Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, The Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation, The McElroy Trust, along with support from the wcfsymphony Education Committee and Martha Kroese.