Symphony Storytime
Series Brings Favorite Children ’ s Classics To Life
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces the Symphony Storytime Series presented by Orlando Health and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children . These concerts present live music for young children , ages three to seven by Orlando Philharmonic musicians , along with narration and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring favorite children ’ s classics to life . All concerts take place on and Saturdays and Sundays , with two performances each day at The Plaza Live , 425 North Bumby Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32803 .
After each concert , children enjoy hands-on activities in The Plaza Live lobby that allow them to play different instruments with the musicians , act out the characters they ’ ll hear in the story of the day with Orlando Philharmonic musicians , color in their own Symphony Storytime booklet , and take photographs dressed as musicians . In celebration of the Philharmonic ’ s 25th Anniversary Season , a pre-concert toddler zone for newborns to children up to the age of two is available .
“ The Symphony Storytime Series presents music while teaching about the instrument families and instilling a love of music for the entire family ,” said Leia Barrett , Director of Education for the Orlando Philharmonic . “ Each program is brought to life with gorgeous classical music , unforgettable narrators and beautiful illustrations .
Tickets to each concert are just $ 10 and a discount of 10 % is offered when buying 3 and a discount of 15 % is offered when buying all 4 concerts . Tickets are available online at orlandophil . org , by calling 407.770.0071 , or in person at the Box Office , located at The Plaza Live ( 425 N . Bumby Avenue , Orlando ). The Box Office is open Monday through Friday , 10am to 4pm . ( Ticket prices subject to change .) Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more .
Paddington Bear ’ s First Concert Saturday , November 4 | 10 & 11:30 a . m . & Sunday , November 12 | 11 a . m . & 12:30 p . m . Paddington Bear , found at Paddington Station by Mr . and Mrs . Brown , is a polite bear who loves to explore and learn . One day , while visiting his friend Mr . Gruber , he reveals he ’ s never attended a live orchestra concert . Join Paddington Bear as he attends his first orchestra concert and learns about “ Surprising ” symphonies , instrument families , and discovers his love of music and conducting .
The Jazz Fly Sunday , January 21 | 11 a . m . & 12:30 p . m . & Saturday , January 27 | 10 & 11:30 a . m . The Jazz Fly is lost , trying to find his way to a very important performance . He meets several animals along the way , but they don ’ t understand him . When he finally gets to the hall , the Jazz Fly is inspired by all the animals he meets and steals the show ! Presented by an Orlando Philharmonic jazz quartet .
The Runaway Bunny Sunday , March 11 | 11 a . m . & 12:30 p . m . & Saturday , March 17 | 10 & 11:30 a . m . Once there was a little bunny who decided to run away . An imaginative game of hide and seek begins and the love between a mother and her child is found over and over again . Brought to life by an Orlando Philharmonic violin , cello , and piano trio .
Jack and the Beanstalk Sunday , May 6 | 11 a . m . & 12:30 p . m . & Saturday , May 12 | 10 & 11:30 a . m . A little boy named Jack sells the family cow for some magic beans and discovers a world filled with magic harps , golden eggs , and giants with castles in the sky . An original Philharmonic presentation starring the Orlando Philharmonic brass family .
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