FAMILY
FUN FOR AGES 4 AND UP!
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | 2016-2017 SEASON
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4 CONCERTS IN SERIES | SATURDAYS AT 11 AM
Witches, Wizards, Ghosts and Goblins
SAT, OCT 29, 11 AM
Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Celebrate a very spooky Halloween with ghosts, goblins, magic and the BSO! Sparks will fly in Mussorgsky’ s spellbinding Night on Bald Mountain and John Williams’ whimsical music from Harry Potter.
The Snowman
SAT, DEC 3, 11 AM
INSPIRATION ZONE!
Prior to each concert, join us in the lobby starting at 9:45 am for a range of exciting, interactive and educational musical adventures. Activities include: instrument petting zoo, exciting arts and crafts, interactive workshops, performances by BSYO and OrchKids TM, face painting and more!
FAMILY CONCERT LUNCHEONS
Join us immediately following each family concert for a buffet lunch in the Second Space. For information and pricing, see BSOmusic. org / family. Hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Associates.
Series Presenting Sponsor:
Nicholas Hersh, conductor
A winter wonderland comes to life in this timeless story of a young boy’ s magical friendship with a snowman. Get into the spirit of the holiday season and create lasting memories in this enchanting program featuring the BSO and the animated film based on Raymond Briggs’ book.
Centennial Season Education Partner:
Supporting Sponsor: Macy’ s
The Animated Orchestra
SAT, MAR 4, 11 AM
Marin Alsop, conductor Gregory Smith, narrator
Experience the story of a mischievous ferret as his wild escapades wreak havoc in an old instrument shop in Gregory Smith’ s The Animated Orchestra. Be sure to practice your“ ferret sounds” to help put this piece together, accompanied by sound effects from the BSO.
Beethoven’ s Nifty Numbers
SAT, APR 22, 11 AM
Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Go on a musical treasure hunt of counting fun! Uncover playful patterns, rascally rhythms and nifty notes and numbers in the music of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more.
© Snowman Enterprises Ltd
For children ages six months to three years and their families, check out the Saturday morning MUSIC BOX SERIES:
The Music Box Series gives your budding music lover the chance to explore music through highly engaging and interactive performances. Each half-hour concert features the musical talents of a small ensemble of BSO musicians performing classical and children’ s songs to develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy. For more information about the upcoming season visit BSOmusic. org / musicbox.
Early Education Sponsor: | Supporting Sponsor: Macy’ s
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