Family Series
Make memories that will last a lifetime with your CSO! Family series concerts feature fun pre-concert activities followed by interactive and educational concert experiences that feature beloved children's stories, exciting special guests, and more.The Family series experience:
- Designed for children ages 4-9. Babes in arms (under 2 years of age) attending on a parent or guardian's lap are admitted free of charge
- A one-hour pre-concert festival with hands-on activities, storytelling, musical games, and more!
- Concerts are one hour and do not include an intermission
- A casual environment where kids can move around and enjoy the music
- Fun, interactive segments with the conductor, musicians, or special guests
- Lights are kept on inside the theater
- Snacks are allowed inside the theater
2024-25 Season
The Composer is Dead
WITH GREY SEAL PUPPETS
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Grey Seal Puppets joins the CSO for Lemony Snicket's whimsical murder mystery tale set to music, cleverly introducing the audience to all the instruments of the orchestra while uncovering who killed the (formerly) living composer in this theatrical, family-friendly whodunnit.
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Grey Seal Puppets joins the CSO for Lemony Snicket's whimsical murder mystery tale set to music, cleverly introducing the audience to all the instruments of the orchestra while uncovering who killed the (formerly) living composer in this theatrical, family-friendly whodunnit.
Holiday Pops
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 11 AM | Knight TheaterJoin us for Charlotte's most cherished holiday tradition as we bring beloved seasonal classics to life, from timeless carols to spirited renditions of festive favorites. With dazzling arrangements, heartwarming melodies, and special surprises, this joyful celebration is sure to delight audiences of all ages!
CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE!
Step back in time to 1920s New York City as a newspaper boy encounters the legendary composer George Gershwin and embarks on a journey through the city's vibrant music scene. Featuring more than twenty beloved Gershwin tunes, including classics from Porgy and Bess to hits like "I Got Rhythm," this enchanting concert promises a magical exploration of American music.
Gershwin's Magic Key
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 11 AM | Knight TheaterStep back in time to 1920s New York City as a newspaper boy encounters the legendary composer George Gershwin and embarks on a journey through the city's vibrant music scene. Featuring more than twenty beloved Gershwin tunes, including classics from Porgy and Bess to hits like "I Got Rhythm," this enchanting concert promises a magical exploration of American music.
Our Musical Neighborhood
SONGS & STORIES OF CHARLOTTE
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Come along with your CSO on a musical tour of our very own neighborhood: Charlotte! From the spirited buzz of Uptown to the peaceful quiet of the surrounding countryside, this concert takes you skyscraping, BBQ-boasting, and gold-rushing with music that inspires curiosity and excitement in our hometown's "hornet's nest" of sounds!
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Come along with your CSO on a musical tour of our very own neighborhood: Charlotte! From the spirited buzz of Uptown to the peaceful quiet of the surrounding countryside, this concert takes you skyscraping, BBQ-boasting, and gold-rushing with music that inspires curiosity and excitement in our hometown's "hornet's nest" of sounds!
