Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts

Since 1953, the Pasadena Showcase House Youth Concert has introduced nearly a quarter million fourth graders to the symphony with a concert performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 2003, students have had the thrill of experiencing a performance in the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of the world’s most remarkable music venues.

The hall comes alive with music and laughter as more than 4,000 enthusiastic fourth grade students experience the wonder of an original, live orchestral theater production.
Designed to weave musical concepts into an appealing storyline, the production often includes humor and utilizes actors, visual effects and theatrical devices to keep students engaged. Letters from the attendees demonstrate the knowledge they have gained and the joy of the experience.

Each student is given a program with lessons disguised in games and puzzles. Teachers are provided printed material to supplement the information taught at the concert. For most students in the audience, this is their first opportunity to witness the incredible architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall and their first exposure to classical music.

Proceeds from the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, as well as support from the Green Foundation, makes this concert possible.