Activities for 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.
2025–2026 Season Opportunities
School Time Performance
Opera Saratoga & Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Present:
STONE SOUP
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Curtain: 11:00AM
Grades K–6 | 35–45 minutes (+ 15 engagement activity)
TICKETS ARE FREE THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2026. After February 2, tickets will increase to $5 per student ticket.
An operatic retelling of the classic folk tale with music, humor, and a message of community: we all have something to contribute.
ABOUT:
STONE SOUP pairs composer Joe Illick and librettist Mark Campbell for an operatic retelling of the classic European folk tale. Their reimagining will transport audiences to Blessing, Texas for a rocking-chair view of the comings and goings at Max’s General store. From the opera’s opening notes representing a young girl’s stomach rumblings, through the whimsically collaborative creation of the title meal, to its uplifting ending, Stone Soup imparts a timeless message: we all have something to contribute and sharing makes things better for everyone.
STONE SOUP was commissioned by Fort Worth Opera by arrangement with The Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc.
See the Stone Soup Teacher's Classroom Guide
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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:
| January 24, 2026, 7:30p | Kirill Gerstein | $15 student tickets |
| February 07, 2026, 7:30p | The Knights | $15 student tickets |
| February 28, 2026, 3:00p | John Denver Tribute | $25 student tickets |
| March 1, 2026, 3:00p | Lunasa | $10 student tickets |
| March 5, 2026, 7:30p | Mnozil Brass | $15 student tickets |
| March 8, 2026, 3:00p | Albany Pro Musica Presents, A Sacred Place | $15 student tickets |
| March 10, 2026, 7:30p | Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | $15 student tickets |
| March 18, 2026, 7:30p | Red Hot Chili Pipers | $10 Student tickets |
| March 20, 2026, 7:30p | Direct from Sweden | $15 Student tickets |
| March 21, 2026, 7:30p | Gaelic Storm | $20 student tickets |
| March 24, 2026, 7:30p | The Ten Tenors | $20 student tickets |
| March 28, 2026, 7:30p | Let’s Sing Taylor! Celebrating Taylor Swift | $29.50-$39.50 tickets |
| April 20, 2026, 7:30p | An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro | $20 student tickets |
| May 03, 2026, 3:00p | Albany Pro Musica Presents This Luminous Earth | $15 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.




















