The Sherman Symphony gives all young people a free introduction to the orchestra. Overture is designed for children through the age of 12 and encompasses all of our introductory outreach experiences. Developed in collaboration with area educators, our live and virtual opportunities make it possible for everyone to encounter classical music and musicians, at no cost.

On November 7, 2024, the Sherman Symphony will perform its annual Children’s Educational Concert! Each November, more than 2,000 fifth graders from Texas and Oklahoma attend this one-hour program free of charge. The Children's Educational Concert is made possible by financial support from our local businesses. For more information and to find out how to attend, click here or contact us.

Musical Chairs brings instrument demonstrations and chamber music performances to preschool and elementary school students, offering a convenient, personal, and close-up look at instruments and the musicians who play them. For more information, contact Leslie Whelan, Education Director.

Children of all ages can enjoy an in-depth look at the instruments of the orchestra in this video series. Learn about what each instrument is made of, how they create sound, and hear demonstrations of classical and contemporary repertoire. These videos can be utilized in elementary and secondary music curricula along with the activities and lesson plans in our Digital Classroom.

Our Digital Classroom includes printable activities, lesson plans, and interactive quizzes about music terminology and orchestral instruments. When used with our video series about each family of instruments, these activities and lesson plans constitute several days of course material that is adaptable for home and school use.

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra gives children and students of ALL ages - from the youngest audience members through college and graduate students - FREE tickets for every Classical Series Concert at Kidd-Key Auditorium! Reserve your tickets in advance or show your student ID at the box office. See our concert schedule to plan your visit, and contact us with questions.