Young People’s Concerts
The very successful inaugural season of the College of Musical Arts’ Young People’s Concerts took place during the 1997–98 school year, and was the college’s first-ever series planned specifically for children.
The Saturday morning 45-minute programs, created to introduce young people to various styles of music, focused on entertaining and educating, and all included interactive experiences for children. The 1999–2000 season of Young People’s Concerts will present five concerts, and will again focus on different styles and genres of music and instruments.
1999–2000 Schedule
Saturday, October 9, 1999 – Opera for Youth
Did you know that Chicken Little and Goosey Loosey sing? That the Little Red Hen has her own bakery? Come hear Dr. Sigmund Frog give adivce “for the birds” in The Fowl Trilogy. Dr. Lockard-Zimmerman says “You’ll leave singing!” Part of the 20th Annual New Music & Art Festival.
Saturday, November 6, 1999 – Clarinet Candy
Featuring BGSU clarinet students, performing in the Clarinet Choir and smaller groups, telling musical stories and giving demonstrations on the instruments from the University’s special clarinet collection.
Saturday, December 4, 1999 – Moving to Music
To move is to be alive! Come, celebrate the joy of movement as we explore the body through active particiaption and experience movement-to-music activities based on Dalcroze Eurhythmics. (Bring comfortable clothes and wear non-slip shoes/socks/slippers.)
Saturday, February 19, 2000 – Make a Joyful Noise
Singing is fun and everyone can do it! Join Chris, Ellen and Virginia to explore the world of vocal music from traditional to pop. Don’t forget to bring your voice!
Saturday, March 18, 2000 – March with the Band (Kobacker Hall)
Featuring the cool sounds of the brass, wind and percussion instruments that make band music so exciting. Everyone will have an opportunity to toe-tap and even march to the beats of famous classic marches from around the world!
All performances will take place at 11 a.m. in the Moore Musical Arts Center. Admission is $1 for children, and $2 for adults, and is payable at the Box Office the morning of the concert. The Box Office will open at 10:30 a.m. for each concert.
The Young People’s Concerts are recommended for children ages 5 and up, but younger music fans are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Moore Musical Arts Center Box Office at (419) 372-8171 or (800) 589-2224.