Education

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.

Watch the Trailer

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