A young guest conductor joins Maestro Hinds on the podium for a rendition of Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever March.

A project of the Montgomery Symphony League, the annual Sixth Grade Concerts are a highlight for thousands of public and private school students in the River Region. For many of the 4,000 students who attend one of the two concerts, it is a first, and sometimes only, exposure to the excitement of a live orchestra concert. Through these educational concerts, the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra attempts to stimulate the imaginations of the youngsters and broaden their artistic horizons.

The 2010 concerts are scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  The concerts are open to sixth graders from all public and private schools, including homeschooled students. For more information about the concerts, contact the Montgomery Symphony Office at 240-4004.