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North Carolina Symphony

2025/26 Teacher Workshop

New Bern Workshop
Raleigh Workshop

NEW! Workshop in New Bern

Workshop in Raleigh

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

NC History Center at Tryon Palace (New Bern)
529 S Front Street, New Bern

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Raleigh)
109 E Jones Street, Raleigh

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Friday, August 8

NOTE for Raleigh Workshop: Register by Friday, June 20 to get parking validation

Our annual free Teacher Workshop for elementary music educators introduces lessons and activities to prepare students for the 2025/26 North Carolina Symphony Education Concert.
 
The in-person workshops were held on Tuesday, August 12 in New Bern and Wednesday, August 13 in Raleigh.
 
Register for the free online workshop to receive a complete video recording!
 
The recording will be available by September 2.

2025/26 Teacher Workshop

New Bern Workshop
Raleigh Workshop

NEW! Workshop in New Bern

Workshop in Raleigh

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

NC History Center at Tryon Palace (New Bern)
529 S Front Street, New Bern

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Raleigh)
109 E Jones Street, Raleigh

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Friday, August 8

NOTE for Raleigh Workshop: Register by Friday, June 20 to get parking validation

Join the Teacher Workshop Online
 
Our annual free Teacher Workshop for elementary music educators introduces lessons and activities to prepare students for the 2025/26 North Carolina Symphony Education Concert.
 
The in-person workshops were held on Tuesday, August 12 in New Bern and Wednesday, August 13 in Raleigh.
 
Register for the free online workshop to receive a complete video recording!
 
The recording will be available by September 2.

Workshop Presenters

Taylor Babson
Trent Park Elementary School
Craven County Schools

Dena Byers
Hillandale Elementary School
Durham Public Schools

Melissa Coxe
Eastern Elementary School
Pitt County Schools

John Pollock
Brooks Magnet Elementary School
Wake County Public School System

Laurie Siegel
Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement
Carolina Theatre of Durham

Stephanie Sanders
Barton Pond Elementary School
Wake County Public School System

Cheri Thomas
Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary School
Orange County Schools

About the Concerts

For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Symphony’s Education Concerts have brought music to life for third through fifth graders across the state. Centered around the theme of “What Makes Music, Music?,” the one-hour concert explores fundamentals such as melody, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and texture.

The 2025/26 Education Concert for grades 3-5 will be offered both in-person and online for in-school or at-home learning.

Reservations for in-person concerts at Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall are available now! Please visit the Education Concerts page for more information—or request reservations now with the button below.

THANKS TO ALL OUR EDUCATION SPONSORS

LEAD EDUCATION SPONSORS:

NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The Bastian Family
Charitable Foundation
John William Pope Foundation
Truist

Learn More

You can find more information about NCS Education programs for all ages on the Education page.

If you have any questions about the Teacher Workshop or any Education program, please contact the Education Department at education@ncsymphony.org.