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Just for Kids!
Just for Kids is a series of informal, interactive chamber ensemble concerts using humor, story-telling, demonstrations, participation and discussion to introduce classical music and orchestral instruments to families including very young children.


TSO Percussion Quartet
Magic Bells - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center

Saturday, October 3, 2009
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM

TSO Percussion Quartet

Ride along with our hero Papageno as he battles evil monsters on this magical musical journey through time. Featuring selections from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, join Papageno as he makes friends and plays his Magic Bells to cast enchantments on the monsters, saving the day — filled with many surprises along the way.


TSO Flute, Viola and Harp Trio
Sam and the Crazy Daisy - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center

Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM

TSO Flute, Viola and Harp Trio

A lazy day on the farm turns into a day of adventure as Sam the hound dog spots a flying flower! Join Sam as he chases across the farm in hopes of finding out just how that daisy became so crazy. Story and music by Michael Fan.


TSO Wind Quintet (2009)
Peter and the Wolf - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center

Saturday, January 2, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM

TSO Wind Quintet
Alexander Lipay, flute
Sarah Fraker, oboe
Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet
Letitia Bryant, bassoon
Johanna Lundy, horn

Journey into the woods as Prokofiev’s classic tale of Peter and the Wolf is brought to life. Come dressed as your favorite animal or bring your (stuffed) animal friends for a morning filled with music, stories and fun.


TSO Brass Quintet (2009)
Welcome to planet Earth Mr. Weeeeeehooooooop! - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center

Saturday, February 6, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM

TSO Brass Quintet

It was supposed to be a peaceful vacation on Planet Earth, but Mr. Weeeeeehooooooop’s plans quickly changed when those pesky earthlings became would-be captors. Join a team of young kids who band together to protect the friendly Alien in this brand new musical adventure!


TSO Piano Trio (2009)
Cat with a Fiddle - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center

Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM

Michael Fan, violin
Xiao-Dan Zheng, cello
Paula Fan, piano

He’s a cool cat; a hip cat; a hep cat; a Jazz Cat! He’s got to play, make a new song each day and find his own way. But can Jazz Cat find his place in the orchestra? Find out in a new musical story by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan.


TSO String Quartet (2009)
From Dawn to Dusk in the Sonoran Desert - Just for Kids
Tucson Symphony Center

Saturday, April 3, 2010
10:00 AM and 11:15 AM

TSO String Quartet

Experience the sights and sounds of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in this musical journey, accompanied by a watercolor slideshow from Virginia Wright-Frierson’s book A Desert Scrapbook. You’ll have a foot-stomping good time with western music and a sing-along about your favorite desert critter. Kids — bring your own desert drawings to display during the show!