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Learning Activities

Stay connected to the Symphony with family friendly activities you can do in the classroom or at home!

Learning Guide

Guide to the Orchestra

Learning Guide

Guide to the Orchestra

Learn about the instruments of the orchestra!

Guide to the Orchestra

Music Activity

Come and Sing a Song with Me

Music Activity

Come and Sing a Song with Me

Explore lyrics, music and audio for "Come and Sing a Song with Me" in the classroom or at home.

Download Music and Audio

Learning Guide

Postcards from the Americas

Learning Guide

Postcards from the Americas

A festive exploration of music throughout the Americas. Students will learn about musical traditions in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Peru, Brasil and the United States through rhythmic exploration, song and dance.

Postcards Learning Guide

Learning Guide

Peter and the Wolf and other Symphonic Tales

Learning Guide

Peter and the Wolf and other Symphonic Tales

Character, setting and plot – composers use these tools and more to bring their stories to life! This program features one of the best known musical fairy tale of all times, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

Peter and the Wolf Learning Guide

Learning Guide

The Science of Sound

Learning Guide

The Science of Sound

Explore the science of sound in this interactive program by the Kansas City Symphony.

Science of Sound Learning Guide

Learning Guide

Symphonic Citizenship

Learning Guide

Symphonic Citizenship

Good citizenship applies to the orchestra too! Musicians must learn to take turns, follow directions, share and be team players. Symphonic Citizenship demonstrates all of these traits with music from Bach, Saint-Saëns, John Williams and more!

Symphonic Citizenship Guide

Learning Guide

Composing a Story

Learning Guide

Composing a Story

Composers, like authors, use various tools to create their work. Explore the various ways composers bring their musical stories to life!

Composing a Story Learning Guide

Questions? Contact Education Manager Stephanie Brimhall at sbrimhall@kcsymphony.org.