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Valdosta Today
By the People, for the People
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Brings Orchestral Music to Young Audiences
Hundreds of students experience live classical music through special youth concert series
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Valdosta State University recently welcomed hundreds of school children to campus to experience the magic of live orchestral music through a special Youth Concert Series event hosted by the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. The interactive program introduced students to the instruments, musicians, and inner workings of a full symphony orchestra, as well as the sounds of George Frideric Handel's famous 'Messiah' oratorio.
Why it matters
VSU believes that exposing young learners to live orchestral music helps build focus, empathy, and a deeper connection to creative expression, while also igniting curiosity about the arts.
The details
The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra's Youth Concert Series event was designed to inspire young minds and foster a lifelong appreciation for classical music. Students were able to experience the full sound and energy of a live symphony orchestra performance of Handel's 'Messiah', a renowned Baroque-era oratorio.
- The event took place on February 16, 2026 at Valdosta State University.
The players
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
A professional symphony orchestra based in Valdosta, Georgia that performs classical and contemporary orchestral music.
Valdosta State University
A public university located in Valdosta, Georgia that hosted the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra's youth concert series event.
The takeaway
By introducing young students to the power and artistry of live orchestral music, the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra's youth concert series aims to cultivate the next generation of classical music lovers and supporters of the arts.
