Performances Just for Kids
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Six interactive ensemble concerts designed to dazzle young children with their first taste of classical music. Filled with story telling and instrument demonstrations, these programs give families a fun, musical-learning experience to be enjoyed together.
Saturday Mornings at the Tucson Symphony Center
Two Performances at 10:00 am and 11:15 am
Admission is free, donations are greatly appreciated.
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Cat with a Fiddle - Just for Kids
TSO Piano Trio (2009)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
Michael Fan, violin
Xiao-Dan Zheng, cello
Paula Fan, piano
He’s a cool cat; a hip cat; a hep cat; a Jazz Cat! He’s got to play, make a new song each day and find his own way. But can Jazz Cat find his place in the orchestra? Find out in a new musical story by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan.
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From Dawn to Dusk in the Sonoran Desert - Just for Kids
TSO String Quartet (2009)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
TSO String Quartet
Experience the sights and sounds of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in this musical journey, accompanied by a watercolor slideshow from Virginia Wright-Frierson’s book A Desert Scrapbook. You’ll have a foot-stomping good time with western music and a sing-along about your favorite desert critter. Kids — bring your own desert drawings to display during the show!
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Past Performances
Magic Bells - Just for Kids
TSO Percussion Quartet
Saturday, October 3, 2009
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
TSO Percussion Quartet
Ride along with our hero Papageno as he battles evil monsters on this magical musical journey through time. Featuring selections from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, join Papageno as he makes friends and plays his Magic Bells to cast enchantments on the monsters, saving the day — filled with many surprises along the way.
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Sam and the Crazy Daisy - Just for Kids
TSO Flute, Viola and Harp Trio
Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
TSO Flute, Viola and Harp Trio
A lazy day on the farm turns into a day of adventure as Sam the hound dog spots a flying flower! Join Sam as he chases across the farm in hopes of finding out just how that daisy became so crazy. Story and music by Michael Fan.
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Peter and the Wolf - Just for Kids
TSO Wind Quintet (2009)
Saturday, January 2, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
TSO Wind Quintet
Alexander Lipay, flute
Sarah Fraker, oboe
Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet
Letitia Bryant, bassoon
Johanna Lundy, horn
Journey into the woods as Prokofiev’s classic tale of Peter and the Wolf is brought to life. Come dressed as your favorite animal or bring your (stuffed) animal friends for a morning filled with music, stories and fun.
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Welcome to planet Earth Mr. Weeeeeehooooooop! - Just for Kids
TSO Brass Quintet (2009)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
TSO Brass Quintet
It was supposed to be a peaceful vacation on Planet Earth, but Mr. Weeeeeehooooooop’s plans quickly changed when those pesky earthlings became would-be captors. Join a team of young kids who band together to protect the friendly Alien in this brand new musical adventure!
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