We love music, and we love helping students learn and explore the beauty of music, too. The OKCPHIL offers a variety of educational opportunities, including in-class programs and orchestral concerts. For more information about any of our Education Programs, email education@okcphil.org.
Join the OKCPHIL Educator’s Club to be the first to receive email updates on all our School Programs as well as other opportunities for your students!
We’ve Got Rhythm!
Elementary Grades & Beginning Band/Orchestra
Engage your students with symphonic music opportunities throughout the year as this beloved program returns for 2025-2026. The following elements are all available to participating schools:
- OKCPHIL Musician Visit
- A small ensemble of OKCPHIL musicians visit your school to perform! These interactive performances last just under an hour and can be modified to fit your schedule. Ensemble options range from string quartets to wind and mixed ensembles, and programming varies with each.
- Elementary shows are a fun introduction to live symphonic music and instruments; Beginning Band/Orchestra shows provide a deeper look and strive to inspire continued work with symphonic instruments
- Ensembles may travel throughout the Greater OKC Metro Area. For outside the metro area, check out our Rhythm on the Road program!
- Youth Concert
- Attend one of our 2025-2026 Youth Concerts at the Civic Center Music Hall in OKC, featuring the full OKCPHIL orchestra.
All program elements are optional and subject to availability. The Digital Resource Collection is replacing the use of printed workbooks. To receive updates, enroll in the Educator’s Club!
Rhythm On The Road
Rhythm on the Road features an outstanding duo from the orchestra, traveling to all 77 counties of our great state! We’ll cover everything: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” jazz, movie themes, and more! There is something for all K-12 students, with Rhythm on the Road! For more information, email us at education@okcphil.org
Youth Concerts
2nd – 6th Grades + Beginning Band/Orchestra
Civic Center Music Hall
The full OKCPHIL Orchestra on the Civic Center Music Hall stage, led by conductor Shanti Simon. These 50-minute concerts showcase the sights and sounds of the symphony orchestra, highlight each instrument within its musical family, and more!
Save the Dates for the 2024-2025 Season:
November 10th & 11th, 2025 – 10:00 am & 11:40 am
March 30th & 31st, 2026 – 10:00 am & 11:40 am
To receive updates and registration announcements, be sure to enroll in the Educator’s Club!
OKCPHIL Spotlight School
All Levels of Music Education
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic highlights a school or music education program at each Classics Concert! Spotlight Schools are offered:
- Free tickets for music students
- Discounted tickets for staff, families, and alumni
- School visit(s) from Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate
- Table available in the concert lobby to feature the Spotlight School’s music program
- Opportunity for students (small ensemble or soloists) to perform in the lobby before the concert
- Mention in the concert as the OKCPHIL Spotlight School
- Pre-show backstage tour and Q & A with members of the OKCPHIL
- Access to a digital folder of resources to distribute to students/families/staff/etc to prepare for concert attendance
Note: All options are optional/customizable
2024-2025 OKCPHIL Spotlight Schools
September 21 – Opening Night with Midori – Classen SAS
October 12 – The Organ Symphony – Oklahoma Conservatory of Music
November 16 – From the Highlands – Putnam City North
January 11 – Dichter Plays Grieg – Southeast High School
February 22 – Symphonies East and West – Classen SAS Guitars
April 19 – World Premiere – Edmond North
May 17 – An Alpine Symphony – Carl Albert High School
2025-2026 OKCPHIL Spotlight Dates:
September 20 – Legends: Ortiz, Rachmaninoff, Janacek, Tchaikovsky
October 25 – Oklahoma Stories: Celebrating Our Future
November 15 – Joel Levine Conducts Tchaikovsky
January 10 – Mozart’s Rivals: Race to the Top
February 14 – The Fire of Love: Romeo and Juliet
March 14 – Masters of Music: Italy
April 4 – Brahms & Bronfman
May 2 – Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony
To apply to be an OKCPHIL Spotlight School in this or future seasons, email education@okcphil.org.
Guest Artist Masterclasses
Open to the public, but best suited for High School, advanced Middle School, and University students
The OKCPHIL offers several masterclasses throughout each season with our featured guest artists where university music majors perform and receive feedback before an audience. Visit the OKCPHIL University Programs page for upcoming event details.
Schools, studios, and other groups are invited to attend together. Groups larger than 10 are encoraged to RSVP at least one week in advance, and groups larger than 25 are encouraged to RSVP at least one month in advance. RSVP by emailing education@okcphil.org. RSVP is not required for groups of less than 10 attendees. To receive updates regarding masterclasses, be sure to enroll in the Educator’s Club!
Group Concert Tickets
The OKCPHIL offers special deals on group tickets for schools and educational organizations, subject to availability. Email tickets@okcphil.org for more information.
Student Tickets
Students with a valid high school or college ID may purchase up to two $11 Student Tickets for each OKCPHIL concert! Student Rush tickets can be purchased in person at the Box Office on the evening of the performance, beginning 1 hour to curtain. Student tickets can also be purchased online beginning the Wednesday before the concert. Best available seating is provided for Student Tickets. Seat locations are at the discretion of management. Student ID required for both in-person, and online tickets.