Portland Symphony Orchestra Youth Programs

Portland Symphony Orchestra Youth Programs includes Youth Concerts, Discovery Concerts for young children, KinderKonzerts, and PSO Explorers. Link Up: The Orchestra Moves! is a fully participatory, school-day concert program for students in grades 3-6, and students sing, play recorders, move, and listen along with the symphony from their seats. Discovery Concerts include an Instrument Petting Zoo and conducting PSO musicians with assistance from the day’s Maestro.

Programs

• Youth Programs — pre-K through high school
• Youth Concerts — young children; grades 3-6 for Link Up · Youth concert offerings listed on the Youth Programs page; Link Up: The Orchestra Moves! is designed for students in grades 3-6, but all are welcome and encouraged to participate.
• Discovery — young children · Listed under Youth Programs and Family Programs as Discovery Concerts for young children.
• KinderKonzerts — Listed under Youth Programs.
• PSO Explorers — Listed under Youth Programs.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Programs are geared for students from pre-K through high school. Link Up: The Orchestra Moves! is a fully participatory, school-day concert program.

About the provider

Founded in 1924, the Portland Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to serve the community by enriching lives through music. The PSO also says it fulfills its mission by providing access to quality live performances for northern New England audiences regardless of socio-economic status or rural limitations.

• Student Rush — higher education students · Special last-minute discounted ticket offers for select concerts.
• Student Discounts — all ages; full-time students and children under 18 are eligible · Discounts for subscription and single-ticket purchases to Classical, POPS!, and Magic of Christmas performances.

Link Up: The Orchestra Moves! is designed for students in grades 3-6 but all are welcome and encouraged to participate. Full-time students and children under 18 are eligible for subscription and single-ticket discounts.

Last updated September 3, 2026.