The ULTIMATE list of theme ideas for your concert!

If you are any kind of music teacher, you are likely responsible for planning a concert at some point during the year. Sometimes, it is nice to select a theme and then choose repertoire to fit within that theme.

Choosing a theme can be difficult, so check out this list of themes before you choose! Here is the ULTIMATE list of theme ideas for your concert!

Growing Up Themes

Here are themes related to the joy, struggles, and triumphs and growing up.

• Childhood
• Change
• Learning
• Identity
• Future
• Memory
• Experience
• Coming-Of-Age
• Time
• Tradition
• Legacy
• Purpose
• Goals
• Ambition

Relationship Themes

Here is a list of themes related to relationships.

• Family
• Friendship
• Community
• Role Models
• Respect
• Trust
• Together
• Teamwork

Social-Emotional Learning Themes

Here is a list for choosing a theme that is related to social-emotional learning (a.k.a. “SEL”) goals.

• Kindness
• Resilience
• Acceptance
• Emotions
• Gratitude
• Positivity
• Reflection
• Courage
• Empowerment
• Fulfillment
• Confidence

Human Experience Themes

Here are themes relating to all aspects of the human experience.

• Love
• Freedom
• Honor
• Hope
• Fate
• Wonder
• Survival
• Heroism
• Justice
• Creation
• Sacrifice
• Optimism
• Wellness
• Dreams
• Interests
• Balance
• Beauty
• Strength

Cross-Curricular Themes

Here are themes that are related to school subjects outside of the musical realm.

• Education
• Alphabet
• Numbers
• Colors
• Shapes
• Science
• Math
• Literature
• Poetry
• History
• Reading
• Theater
• Storytelling
• Art
• Sports

Travel Themes

Here are all themes related to travel and movement.

• Flight
• Space
• The Sea
• Voyage
• Language
• Transportation
• Destinations
• World
• Rainforest
• Movement
• Countries
• Distance
• Vacation
• Home

Technology Themes:

Here are all themes related to technology of all kinds.

• Video Games
• TV
• Movies
• Social Media
• Electricity
• Robots

Opposites

Here are themes that focus on TWO opposite words.

• Light and Darkness
• Heros and Villains
• Simplicity and Complexity
• Good and Bad
• New and Old
• Winter and Summer
• Hot and Cold

Unique Themes

Here are unique themes that are sure to surprise your audience!

• Weather
• Animals
• Environment
• Imagination
• Nature
• Sky
• Puzzles
• Food
• Culture
• Work
• Hobbies
• Rainbow
• Energy
• Senses
• Camping
• Water
• Unity
• Symbols

Seasonal Themes

Here are themes that are perfect for the Christmas season!

• Holidays
• Gift Giving
• Winter Wonderland
• Candle Glow
• Candy Land
• Gingerbread
• Snowfall
• Snow Globe
• Decorations
• Candy Canes
• By The Fireside

Thanks for Reading!

Did I miss any good ones? Let me know in the comments!