Education & Community Engagement
Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series
The Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series invites audiences of all ages to enjoy FREE, family-friendly concerts in the welcoming setting of The Story House at the Main Library.
Each program features a different South Bend Symphony chamber ensemble—such as strings, winds, or brass—giving young music lovers a chance to get up close and personal with the instruments and the musicians who play them. Professional Symphony members share stories, demonstrate their instruments, and showcase how these unique voices come together to create a beautiful blend of sound.
Designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love of music, the Listen + Learn series offers an engaging and accessible way to experience live performance.
All are welcome—no musical experience required, just an open heart and curious ears!
2025-26 Season Listen + Learn Dates:
◦ Friday, October 24 at 4pm – String Quintet
◦ Friday, October 31 at 4pm – Wind Quintet
◦ Friday, December 12 at 4pm – String Quintet
◦ Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4pm – Brass Quintet
◦ Friday, February 27 at 4pm – Wind Quintet
◦ Friday, March 27 at 4pm – String Quintet
◦ Friday, April 17 at 4pm – Brass Quintet
◦ Friday, May 8 at 4pm – Wind Quintet
Symphony-to-Go: Bringing the Music to You
Want to experience classical music and connect with accomplished professional musicians? The South Bend Symphony Orchestra takes the music out of the concert hall and into the regional communities. The Symphony has three small ensembles that provide entertaining, engaging, and educational programs. From schools to retirement communities, libraries to civic organizations, our musicians will perform one of their customized programs just for you!
Each Symphony-to-Go performance will take place during the days before the weekend of a Symphony concert and are free of charge for non-profit organizations. Some dates may become unavailable if there are changes to the rehearsal schedule later in the season.
Please note: Performances are booked based on availability, and requests must be made 60 days before your event date.
For additional information, please contact:
Phone: 574-232-6343
Email: info@southbendsymphony.org
Shein Family Young People’s Discovery Concerts
For 40 years, the South Bend Symphony has introduced thousands of area elementary school students to symphonic music in an exciting and engaging concert designed especially for them! These interactive concerts are guided from the stage and have a different educational theme each year.
This Series is sponsored by
Support provided in part by Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation, Elnora Hartman Stickley Scholarship Fund, and Muessel Ellison Memorial Trust.