Education & Community Engagement

Our mission is to connect people with inspiring musical experiences that meet community needs.

We work directly with educators, leaders, and other organizations to learn about the challenges and aspirations of our city and its people.

By dedicating the time to build understanding and relationships, we are able to apply the unique resource of a professional orchestra to support and improve our community with creative programs and partnerships.

Above and beyond the hundreds of outstanding concerts performed each year by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, we also offer a wide variety of programs that serve the community, reaching 60,000+ people per year.

Families, Educators & Students

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Teddy Bear Concert Series

Introducing children ages 3-7 to the instruments of the orchestra through storytelling, movement, and live music.

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Discovery Concerts

A unique way for students in grades 3-6 to experience orchestral music at Hilbert Circle Theatre.

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Side by Side

Four weeks of intensive music-making alongside members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

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ISO Connect

Let the ISO inspire your classroom. Come to us, or we can come to you!

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Michael Ben & Illene Komisarow Maurer Young Musicians Competition

A competition for accomplished Indiana musicians through age 18 to learn and perform at a high level.

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Symphony in Color

Show off your creativity! Symphony in Color blends symphonic music with visual arts, culminating in a juried exhibition at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and the Indiana State Museum.

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Educator Resources

Musical toolkits for your classroom.

Adults & Community

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Classical Jam

Spend an evening rehearsing, performing and hanging out with the ISO!

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Symphony Connections

Catch the MYO and ISO musicians performing around town!

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) is a youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. We guide young people through the triumphs and trials of growing up by offering a safe and nurturing environment where they can take risks, learn from mistakes, build healthy relationships, and discover their potential. Through music, we help them develop life skills that lead to success in adulthood. 

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Questions?

For more information, please contact our Education and Community Engagement team using the button below.

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