Because
Symphony for Kids

Because

Sunday, March 29, 2026 2:30 PM

About The Concert

Be inspired by this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage told through music. This heartwarming story is a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, and perseverance that influences the main character's life goals of becoming an aspiring conductor and composer. The ESO brings Mo Willems’ award-winning book Because to life, with music written by Jessie Montgomery, in this symphony of serendipity, reminding us that sometimes the smallest moments have the biggest impact.

Symphony For Kids concerts are designed to be the ideal child-sized introduction to orchestral music. Family-friendly activities are available in the lobby prior to each SFK concert, so be sure to arrive early – and, of course, there will be fresh popcorn!

This concert will not include an intermission.

Lobby Activities

  • Shooting Star Craft (Main Lobby): Make a wish and create your own shooting star at our craft station!
  • Camps Booth (Main Lobby): Come learn about our youth camps at our Camps booth!
  • Audrey's Books (Main Lobby): Audrey’s Books will be selling the bestseller from Mo Willems, Because, in the lobby before and after the concert!
  • Storytime with EPL (Founders’): Sit down, relax, and enjoy a story from our Edmonton Public Library!
  • Conductor Trial (Dress Lobby): It’s your turn to be the conductor, so find one of the musicians on Dress level to conduct your own music!
  • Photo Wall (Studio B): Capture your moment at the photo wall and show us your super star pose!
  • Obstacle Course (Upper Circle Lobby): Reach for your dreams with our obstacle course!

85 - Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for many Indigenous Peoples. We honour and recognize the rich artistic, cultural, and musical traditions of the Cree, Nakota Sioux, Metis, Dene, Saulteaux, and the many more Indigenous communities that call this land we share, home.