Listening and learning about music is so amazing for children’s development and MSO Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have been running their popular Jams for Juniors program for children up to 5 years of age for many years, and it’s one of the best things to do with babies, toddlers and preschool kids in Melbourne!
We have attended many Jams for Juniors concerts at a variety of Melbourne locations, including at Iwaki Auditorium at Southbank, the galleries of the National Gallery of Victoria and Bunjil Place.
What to expect at MSO Jams for Juniors
Each Jams for Juniors is a 30-minute session where kids aged 0-5 and their carers play along with musicians from the orchestra, with each concert showcasing a different piece of classical music – from Beethoven to Dvorak!
The seating is relaxed, with cushions on the floor and stepped seating in the auditorium.
The kids have maracas, castanets, bells and other percussion instruments and can bang, hit and shake them while also learning about rhythm and melody.
Kids are encouraged to keep a keen eye on the conductor to know when to stop and when to go!
Note that lots of enthusiastic music playing, plus the enhanced sound from microphones and speakers, means that the volume can get loud. If you have a child who’s sensitive to loud noises then sit at the back.
At the end of the concert you can get closer to the instruments – have a bang of a snare drum or see a cello string being plucked!
Jams for Juniors concerts happen throughout the year and are hugely popular events for kids under 5 years old, with concerts often selling out ahead of time.
As such, we highly recommend subscribing to a season package of either 4 or 8 concerts and making it a family ritual. 8-workshop packages are $136
and 4-workshop package are $72, with concerts happening on Saturdays.
Note that all attendees big and small must have a ticket. All 1pm sessions are Auslan interpreted and you can purchase just Auslan sessions in your package.
The 2025 Jams for Juniors program is selling now! Also check out Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ‘s other family-friendly events by searching our Events Calendar.
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