Young children and their families are invited to an introduction to the orchestra through story, movement and live music.Teddy bears welcome!
The Garden Symphony, by Victoria Griswold, is the story of a ladybug’s search through the garden for her own special song. Young children are invited to move along to music, listen to a story, and watch five musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform. The Garden Symphony introduces the oboe, violin, clarinet, cello, and harp. These five instruments are part of the string and woodwind sections of the symphony orchestra. Musical selections include excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Flight of the Bumblebee, Handel’s Harp Concerto, and Pachelbel’s Canon.
This concert is made possible through a grant from the Indianapolis Colts.
AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Babies and Toddlers |
EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Concert/Performance |
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