Presented in inner-city churches, the concerts involve the host church's choir and combine classical orchestral music with gospel and contemporary music. Programs may be designed to support specific curriculum, from music to science to history. Children may hear, touch and even play some of the instruments. The Philharmonic presents free concerts in area high schools in collaboration with the school's arts and language programs. These performances feature classical music repertoire and selections with the school's student performers.
Educators receive information about the orchestra and the upcoming program prior to the concerts.
The chamber orchestra, led by Assistant Conductor David Borsvold, presents entertaining and informative age-appropriate concerts in the Embassy Center during the school day for area second grade students. Each April the full orchestra performs three concerts during the school day for all fifth graders in Allen County. Philharmonic Volunteers coordinate the bringing of 5,000 students to the Embassy Centre to hear this program which is the culmination of the in-school ensemble program. Volunteers also send trained docents into each fifth grade class to prepare students for the symphony hall experience. In the months leading up to the Young People's Concerts, trained Volunteer docents visit each attending school to discuss with students the musical selections on the program and proper concert etiquette.