Free Family Concert for All Ages!
Symphony Side by Side’s third year! Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) are thrilled to present an exciting afternoon of collaborative music-making for all ages. Hear your favorite tunes from the silver screen and sing along with Beethoven’s timeless Ode to Joy. Generously supported by the Innovation Partnership, this special event engages musicians of all levels to perform next to your Albany Symphony and ESYO at MVP Arena on October 13 at 3:00pm.
ARE you a singer or musician?
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Open to the public and musicians of all ages and abilities. Don’t miss your chance to perform alongside the GRAMMY Award-winning Albany Symphony at MVP Arena!
Students-Only Rehearsal with the Orchestras: 11:00AM
Activity Fair on the Concourse: 12:30PM
Singers-only practice on Arena floor: 1:00 PM
Finale Rehearsal (Ode to Joy and Imperial March): 2:00PM
Arrive early and bring your music stand and music!
Concert: 3-4:30 PM
EVERYONE is invited to sing or play during this concert!
Please fill out the RSVP form below to register to participate as a singer or play in the grand finale:
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
You are invited to sign up to play in up to 3 additional pieces with the two orchestras during Symphony Side by Side! To perform in these three pieces, (How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked Highlights, and Spirited Away) you must also attend the 11AM rehearsal on October 13 at MVP Arena. Students who RSVP to play 1 or more of these pieces will be invited to a pizza lunch after rehearsal and before the afternoon performance. Students and Teachers, RSVP at the link below.
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Take a look at some of the photos from last year:
By participating in this event, you give consent for photographs and/or videos of your children to be taken and used for promotional purposes related to the event. If you do not wish for your children to be photographed or recorded, please inform ASO staff.
Special thanks to the community organizations participating in the activity fair and to the event sponsor, The Innovation Partnership, through Albany County and MVP Healthcare.
