Disclosure: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra was an Ann Arbor with Kids sponsor when this article was originally created in 2017. All opinions are our own.
Each year the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra holds a series of KinderConcerts at local libraries. A2SO KinderConcerts introduce kids age 0-5 to the different instruments in the symphony with a combination of music and motion. Concerts are traditionally held in September, January, and May. As of early September, only the September series has been announced.
About the A2SO KinderConcerts
Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for a fun-filled KinderConcert! These performances will feature clarinetist Elliott Ross, collaborative pianist Kathryn Goodson, and the A2SO’s Learning & Community Senior Manager Marissa Honig.
Gari Stein traditionally led the movement exercises but was not mentioned in 2023/24 or 2024/25 announcements.
Our Experiences with A2SO KinderConcerts
My daughter and I attended a few KinderConcerts when she was a toddler and preschooler. It was quite a few years ago as she is now in college. She loved listening to the different instruments and dancing with Gari Stein.
In spring 2019, I returned to a KinderConcert to experience it again. All of the kids were having a great time learning about the instruments and dancing to the music.
Other A2SO Education Programs
My daughter’s class has attended an A2SO Link Up youth concert in 4th and 5th grade. She loved getting to play her recorder with the symphony as a fourth grader. The program is returning for the 2024-2025 year (February 25).
My daughter loves their Instrument Petting Zoo. She always wants to try all of the instruments, even the clarinet which she plays at school.
2024-2025 A2SO KinderConcert Schedule
The current KinderConcert Schedule is below:
🎹 Friday, September 13 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Friday, September 13 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Saturday, September 14 10:30am-11:00am A2SO KinderConcert at Chelsea District Library
🎹 Saturday, September 14 12:00pm-12:30pm A2SO KinderConcert at Dexter District Library
🎹 Monday, September 16 10:00am-10:45am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
🎹 Monday, September 16 11:00am-11:45am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
