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Symphony Storytime in Concert:

Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony

Cover of a children's book titled 'Wild Symphony' by Dan Brown, featuring animated animals playing musical instruments, including an elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, tiger, mouse, cat, and others, in a colorful and lively scene.

An imaginative journey through music and animals with whimsical narration and vibrant orchestral sound.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 // 10:30 am & 1 pm // Willson Auditorium

Free admission — tickets required.

Experience the magic of live symphonic music through our beloved Community Concerts, designed to delight audiences of all ages and spark a lifelong love of music. These fun, free performances are the perfect introduction to the orchestra for children and a joyful experience for parents and caregivers alike.

Each season, the Bozeman Symphony presents two Community Concerts that typically “sell out,” welcoming more than 2,000 people to enjoy music together. Especially suited for children ages 5-12, these engaging concerts feature storytelling, visuals, and interactive elements that bring classical music to life in an accessible and exciting way.

Past performances have included Peter and the Wolf with narratation by Oscar-nominated actress Glenn Close and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ Kevin Asselin, and a special guest appearance by internationally acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Before each concert, young music lovers are invited to our Instrument Petting Zoo— a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of symphonic instruments. Children can see, touch, and try real orchestral instruments with help from our expert “zookeepers,” learning how they work and discovering which one they might want to play someday.

Concert Sponsors

Calum & Tricia DeSouza, Maestro’s Circle

Bruce & Kimberlie Jodar, Conductor’s Circle

Arne & Steffi Siegel Endowment of the Montana Community Foundation, Presenter’s Circle

A young girl with a blue sweater smiling and holding a saxophone, talking to another person with a saxophone in a crowded room filled with people and musical instruments.
A young girl with long blonde hair sitting on a chair, playing a cello with a bow in her hand, in a room with stackable chairs in the background.
A young boy in a blue checkered shirt playing a shiny brass tuba, with a woman and other children watching and smiling in a lively indoor setting.
A young boy playing a xylophone at a table with a blue tablecloth, surrounded by adults and children.
Young girl with curly hair playing a trumpet at an indoor event, with people gathered around.
A young boy playing a cello while talking to a man in a room with large windows and a table covered with a blue tablecloth.
Two young children playing recorders at a table during a music event, with an audience of various ages observing and smiling.
A music instructor kneeling on the floor demonstrating how to play the recorder to a group of children. The children are watching and listening attentively inside a classroom or music room.
A group of children watching a man playing a violin at an indoor event, with a violin held by one of the children.
A young man with long hair wearing a black suit playing a violin in a classroom or workshop setting, with a girl in a white sweater playing a violin in the foreground. A sign with rules for a musical activity is on the table.
An audience of children and adults sitting in a theater or auditorium, paying attention, with some raising hands.
Large orchestra performing on stage in a concert hall with musicians playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, guided by a conductor.