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2008-2009 Season

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Season highlights will focus on the music of the most romantic city in the world – Paris!  Among the concert offerings will be an evening of excepts and arias from great operas set in Paris, including Puccini's La Boheme, Massenet's Manon, Charpentier's Louise, and Verdi's La Traviata!  The season will also feature such Paris- themed pieces as one of Haydn’s “Paris” symphonies, Mozart's “Paris” Symphony, Waldteufel's “Tout-Paris Waltz”, and Meyerbeer's “Overture to Les Huguenots”, to name but a few.  A special program titled On the Corner of Broadway and the Champs d'Elysees! will offer an evening of hit songs celebrating the City of Light, including “I Love Paris”, “The Last Time I Saw Paris”, “April In Paris”, and Cole Porter’s “You don’t Know Paris”, plus music from Gigi, Jaques Brel, and Le Miserables!
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Educational Programs

Each year the community and education programs of Garland Symphony Orchestra reach over 10,000 community members from various walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds. Garland Symphony Orchestra is very proud of its numerous programs dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community.

Young People's Concerts

Designed to enhance school district fine arts programs, Young People's Concerts include a curriculum created to encompass standards set forth by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) syllabus. Students learn about the components of music and are presented with a live performance from a professional symphony orchestra.

You’ve Got the Music in You!
2007-2008 Young People’s Concert Curriculum
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 YPC Repertoire*
Star Spangled Banner (split track)
Brahms, Hungarian Dance No. 5 - G minor
Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 - mvt I. Allegro con brio 
Sousa, El Capitan
Suite from Video Games Live (listen only)
Happy Feet: The Story of Mumble (listen only)

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Informances

Is a community program designed to introduce community organizations to Garland Symphony Orchestra by presenting a short informal performance featuring one or two Garland Symphony Orchestra musicians. If your community group would be interested in making use of this initiative please contact the symphony business office. You can also hire a professional customized ensemble or soloist for special events like corporate events, weddings, funerals, etc. Contact

KidsNotes Program

Early exposure to music and the arts is crucial to developing the creative spark in youth. To this end Garland Symphony Orchestra's KidsNotes program offers a one hour hands-on interactive presentation to young children where they get the opportunity to hear, see, touch, and explore different aspects of classical music and the orchestra. KidsNotes is offered at area schools, libraries, and bookstores throughout the year. Contact

Student Tickets

The Symphony offers $5 tickets to full-time students. The student ticket price is available (with ID) for every concert. Call now: 972.926.0611 | | Contact