The Music Hall is committed to supporting arts education in our schools and throughout our community. By offering free and discounted performances for students, outreach opportunities with artists and masterclasses, we help to leverage our creative assets to make a difference in the lives of children and adults of all ages.
Unison: Student & Families Membership Program
The Music Hall is committed to welcoming all people into our performance space to enjoy the arts. The Unison Student & Families Program is designed to bring all members of the community together to enjoy the varied musical performances we present throughout the season by providing free seats to qualifying students and families. Learn more about the Unison Program here.
School and District Partnerships
The Music Hall works with teaching artists throughout the community to bring hundreds of arts enrichment, interactive programming into schools each year. The Music Hall is committed to integrating the arts into academic curricula, and works to design workshops that best serve our partnering educators in the classroom.
Arts-Integrated Learning Approach
The Music Hall values student engagement in a creative process that connects the arts to their academic studies. We provide a wide variety of arts programming to create inclusive and responsive learning opportunities in schools and at our venue.
Artist Masterclasses and Workshops
We strive to provide as many opportunities as possible for students of all ages to work with local and world-renowned artists. Students cultivate their skills and build valuable artistic experiences through the varied workshops and classes we offer each year.
Connecting the Arts to the Classroom
The Arts Matter! Live performances and interactive learning experiences give students the opportunity to be inspired, to create, and reflect. These fundamental experiences enrich students' academic studies; to equip students with the foundations for achievement both inside and outside the classroom by developing their creative capacity, thinking skills, and knowledge essential for lifelong success. Our Educational Performance Series, workshops, and matinee shows connect with classroom Academic Standards to allow educators the opportunity for scaffolding the student learning process.
Teaching Artist Workshops:
The Music Hall values the support of students and educators in our community by providing performing arts learning opportunities. Our exclusive Teaching Artist programs feature local artists and various arts organizations who, in collaboration with the Music Hall, work to provide artistic enrichment to teach and inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts. By providing varied educational programming to the Capital Region, we strive to inspire meaningful learning, interactive exploration of the arts, and memorable experiences for students of all ages.
Educational Performances & Activities
at the Hall
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is committed to supporting arts education in our schools and throughout our community. By offering free and discounted performances for students, outreach opportunities with artists and masterclasses, we help to leverage our creative assets to make a difference in the lives of children and adults of all ages.
2024-2025 Student Activities & Performances
Thursday, March 27, 2025
11AM
Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo
Composer: Joe Illick, Librettist: Mark Campbell
Program Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Program Time: Doors Open: 10:30a, Performance: 11:00a-12:00p
45 minute program with 5-10 minute Q&A at the end
Short Summary: Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo is an interactive children’s opera composed by Joe Illick with libretto written by Mark Campbell. The story is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s. Mariana’s family encourages her to have her portrait painted by the renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Mariana is initially frightened, but is emboldened and charmed by Kahlo, the animals in her household including a monkey, a parrot and a dog, and a visit by the exuberant artist Diego Rivera. As Mariana sits for her portrait, she learns all about Frida’s life, and begins to understand the meaning of bravery.
The opera is appropriate for ages 5-11.
$5 Tickets.
Student Pricing to Mainstage Performances
Interested in bringing your class to a mainstage performance at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall! Many of our shows throughout the season have exclusive student pricing:
Date & Time Performance Tickets
Tuesday, February 4 Troy Chromatic Concerts presents Steven Isserlis, Cello Recital
*pre-concert activity: Prelude Conversations $15 Student Tickets
Sunday, March 9 APM: Considering Matthew Shepard $15 Student Tickets
Friday, March 22 Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA $15 Student Tickets
Thursday, March 27 [STUDENT MATINEE] Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Nina in el mundo $5 Tickets
Wednesday, March 26 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy $15 Student Tickets
Friday, March 28 Gaelic Storm $20 Student Tickets
Ordering Tickets:
Call or email Jessica Bowen, Director of Education & Outreach with your request.
(518) 479-9623 or jessica@troymusichall.org
Payment
Payment is accepted by check, major credit card or BOCES purchase order and is due no later than 14 days in advance of each show. Reservations not paid by the 14-day deadline will be canceled.
Changes and cancellations
No refunds or exchanges will be made after the 14-day deadline.
We cannot guarantee seating for additional students if the show is sold out, but will accommodate as best we can to ensure all students have a seat at the show!
Please be sure to reserve seating for all teachers and chaperones in addition to students.
If your school district is closed or dismisses early due to weather, a credit will be issued to your account for the cost of your tickets. Communication regarding cancellation must be received by our box office prior to the performance.
ADA Accommodations
Please advise the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall of accessible seating needs when the order is place so we can make arrangements prior to your arrival.
Interested in learning more about educational opportunities for your students?
Please Contact Jessica Bowen, Director of Education & Outreach at jessica@troymusichall.org or call (518) 629 - 4016.
ETUDE Student Volunteer Program
REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 is NOW OPEN! Click the link below to register.
Etude participants develop the skills needed for today’s workforce while engaging in a fun, fast-paced work environment. Participating students will work amongst event staff team at performances throughout our season.
Students involved in this year’s Etude Volunteer Program will have opportunities to participate in many more of the departments on site including:
Box Office and Ticketing
House Management and Merchandise
Stage Crew and Backstage
Sound and Lighting
Front of House and Seating
The Etude Program is a great way to explore different career paths in the arts. Join us!
All registered students must attend an ORIENTATION before their first volunteer session. This is included in the arrival times for your first show, which you'll find on the sign up form below.
Eligible students in Grades 9 - 12 and/or undergraduate students will:
Fulfill community service credits;
Enhance their resume with valuable experience;
Pursue the development of personal and professional skills;
Explore varying career paths in the arts.