From play-along sessions for toddlers, to an adventure-filled concert for kids 9 and up, MSO Education Week introduces the wonderful world of classical music to kids of all ages!
The first week of May 2016 will mark their 6th Annual Education Week. This lively and joyous program of concerts and activities, presented by international educator Paul Rissmann and MSO Associate Conductor Benjamin Northey, is designed to develop appreciation of music through learning and entertainment.
Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from May 3rd to 7th for the fun-filled mini festival of lively and joyous concerts and activities, designed to develop an appreciation of music through learning and entertainment. Welcome to MSO Education Week!
Take a look at the shows below and be sure to grab your tickets now before they all sell out!
An Adventurer’s Guide to the Orchestra
Tuesday 3 May – 6:30pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
For all ages
This big, bold and fun concert showcases the sheer power of a large-scale orchestra performing some of the greatest musical giants and is the perfect experience for anyone interested in learning more about classical music.
Classic Kids &Â Family Classic Kids 1: Crazy Creatures
Tuesday 3 May – 11:30am
Wednesday 4 May – 10am and 11:30am
Saturday 7 May – 10am and 11.30am
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
For children aged 3-7
The audience will have the chance to meet the quirky heroes from The Duck with No Luck and A Cat Called Scratch during performances which will see the quirky characters projected on a big screen above the Orchestra so the audience can share their wacky adventures.
Meet the Orchestra: Bamboozled
Thursday 5 May at 12pm
Friday 6 May at 10am and 12pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
For school aged children
This interactive concert is the perfect way to experience classical music, with Rissmann introducing a host of audacious characters, including Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice, made famous by Mickey Mouse in Fantasia.
Meet the Orchestra is made possible by the Ullmer Family Foundation.
Jam for Juniors: Carnival of the Animals
Saturday 7 May at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre
For children aged 0-5
Jam with the MSO in a 30-minute workshop that explores Saint-Saens’ delightful salute to the lion, the tortoise and the swan.
Symphony in a Day
Saturday 7 May at 7:30pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
For all ages
See community musicians perform side-by-side with their counterpart in the Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Northey.
MSO EDUCATION WEEK – What You Need to Know!
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Ages:Â Â 0-10years +
Phone: Â 03 9929 9600
Email: bo*******@ms*.au
Website:Â http://www.mso.com.au/education/mso-education-week/
Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneSymphony
Twitter:Â https://twitter.com/melbsymphony
