It’s About Time

It’s About Time is an all‑ages symphonic experience that transforms the Stockton Symphony’s beloved Steppin’ Out Educational Concerts into a thrilling public spectacle. Designed to be engaging, accessible, and brimming with energy, this program invites adults and young listeners alike to feel the rhythm, pulse, and unstoppable momentum that make every note unforgettable. Highlights include the return of the popular Petting Zoo, where instruments come to life in a hands‑on, interactive display. The orchestra takes you on a whirlwind journey through timeless classics and high‑energy masterpieces. Listen to John Stafford Smith and Francis Scott Key’s stirring rendition of the National Anthem, the bright, spirited “Thunder and Lightning Polka” by Johann Strauss II, and the seductive “Danse Bohème” from Carmen by Georges Bizet. Feel the playful drama of Sergey Prokofiev’s “March from Love of Three Oranges,” the cinematic excitement of Lalo Schifrin’s “Theme from Mission Impossible,” and the feverish, crystalline magic of Tchaikovsky’s “Tarantella – Finale from Capriccio Italiè.” Dave Brubeck’s “Unsquare Dance” will keep your feet moving, while Richard Wagner’s iconic “Ride of the Valkyries” delivers a thunderous bout of awe. The evening caps off with the punchy, infectious “Oye!” by Jim Papoulis. Gather your family, let the music set the stage, and experience a concert film that truly lives up to its promise— it’s more than a show; it’s a journey of sound that happens when time itself stops and the music takes the lead. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action— details and tickets are available now.