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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. They are returning with a full series for the 2022-2023 season on their typical September, January, and May schedule.
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About the A2SO KinderConcerts
Learn more about the KinderConcerts with excerpts from their 2018 press release:
Each year, more than 25,000 kids experience the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra in their schools, libraries and communities. Through these interactions they grow their musical curiosity, they grow their listening skills, and they grow their love of music. … KinderConcerts happen. .. at the Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter and Ypsilanti libraries. They introduce kids age 0-5 to the different instruments in the symphony with a combination of music and motion. Each session features music & movement specialist Gari Stein, pianist Kathryn Goodson and a featured musician from the orchestra!
Note, Gari Stein is not mentioned on their website for 2022-2023, but is mentioned in the listings at Dexter District Library. I hope she is returning.
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 high school. 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 2022-2023 year (March 21). The Music in the Middle program also returns for grades 6-9 with a November 10 concert.
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My daughter loves their Instrument Petting Zoo. She always wants to try all of the instruments, even the clarinet which she plays at school.
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2022-2023 A2SO KinderConcert Schedule
The Summer 2022 KinderConcert Schedule is below:
🎹 Monday, September 19 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🎹 Monday, September 19 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🎹 Thursday, September 22 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Saline Library
🎹 Thursday, September 22 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Saline Library
🎹 Friday, September 23 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Friday, September 23 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Saturday, September 24 10:30am-11:00am A2SO KinderConcert at Chelsea District Library
🎹 Saturday, September 24 12:00pm-12:30pm A2SO KinderConcert at Dexter District Library
🎹 Thursday, January 12 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Saline Library
🎹 Thursday, January 12 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Saline Library
🎹 Friday, January 13 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Friday, January 13 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Saturday, January 14 10:30am-11:00am A2SO KinderConcert at Chelsea District Library
🎹 Saturday, January 14 12:00pm-12:30pm A2SO KinderConcert at Dexter District Library
🎹 Monday, January 16 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🎹 Monday, January 16 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🎹 Thursday, May 11 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Saline Library
🎹 Thursday, May 11 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Saline Library
🎹 Friday, May 12 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Friday, May 12 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Downtown Branch of AADL
🎹 Saturday, May 13 10:30am-11:00am A2SO KinderConcert at Chelsea District Library
🎹 Saturday, May 13 12:00pm-12:30pm A2SO KinderConcert at Dexter District Library
🎹 Monday, May 15 10:00am-10:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
🎹 Monday, May 15 11:00am-11:30am A2SO KinderConcert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
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Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is passionately committed to enriching the culture of the region. We foster a growing appreciation for orchestral music and regional musicians through imaginative programming and community involvement, inspiring and educating a diverse audience. The 2018-2019 season marks our 90th anniversary! With programming for the youngest listeners through our KinderConcert and our wisest through our Chamber Concerts at the JCC there’s something for everyone! Come grow with your A2SO and join us!
