Youth Concert Series

The mission of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra includes providing the youth of our region with significant cultural opportunities.

Teachers may reserve free seats for any program by contacting Outreach Office at 229-333-2150. Seating may be limited. Please reserve early!

One: In The New World

September 27, 2025 - 7:00pm

PRECONCERT CHAT: 6:15pm


  • Jessie Montgomery - Soul Force
  • Liebermann Concerto No. 1 for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 39
    • Sarah Jane Young, Flute
  • Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”

Whitehead Auditorium |  Reservations Required.

Two: Scenes of Life

November 15, 2025 - 7:00pm

PRECONCERT CHAT: 6:15pm


  • Assad - Circus Fantasia
  • Barber - Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op. 24
  • Copland - Old American Songs  
    • Long Time Ago
    • Simple Gifts
    • I Bought Me A Cat
    • Maria Valdes, soprano
  • Barber Adagio for Strings
  • Gershwin  Catfish Row:  Symphonic Suite from "Porgy and Bess"

Whitehead Auditorium |  Reservations Required.

Three: Traditions

February 14, 2026 - 7:00pm

PRECONCERT CHAT: 6:15pm


  • Handel - Messiah, HWV 56
    • Susan Boddie, soprano
    • Lynnette Chambers, mezzo-soprano
    • Samuel Cook, tenor
    • Bradley Sowell, baritone
    • Valdosta State University Concert Choir
    • Valdosta State University Chamber Singers
    • Valdosta State University Musical Union
    • Clell Wright, conductor

Whitehead Auditorium |  Reservations Required.