Ever hear a violin gallop? Wonder why a lullaby sighs? Curious about how a bumblebee takes flight on wings of song? Then join husband-and-wife violin duo--Glenn Donnellan of the NSO and Jan Chong--as they use stories, sound effects, children's songs, and gems from the classical repertoire to make your imagination come alive! For ages 3 and up.

Come early for a new "Musical Playtime."
Starting a half hour before each Teddy Bear Concert, enjoy these new music and movement activities especially designed for small children. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.

Counting, probability, graphs, and fractions. Must be math class, right? Guess again--it's music! In this fast-paced multimedia program created by NSO cellist Yvonne Caruthers, you'll learn how math and music are alike as you listen to music by well-known classical composers along with exciting contemporary works. Get ready for music as you've never heard it before… you just may come away whistling some math! For ages 9 and up.

If you love animals and silly slapstick (and who doesn't!), then don't miss four NSO musicians as they perform a zany program that includes a newly commissioned work from acclaimed composer and playwright Susan Kander. Through vivid music from the traditional classic repertoire--and antic storytelling in the world premiere--the Kennedy String Quartet (Holly Hamilton and Jane Bowyer Stewart, violins; James Deighan, viola; and David Teie, cello) will inspire everyone to listen, laugh, and learn. For ages 4 and up.

Come early for the Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo."
Starting one hour before each Kinderkonzert, these hands-on activities give kids a chance to get up close with the instruments they'll see played on the stage--from violins and harp to oboes and percussion. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.

Join two NSO principal musicians--violinist Marissa Regni and harpist Dotian Levalier--as they show how different sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can be used to bring a story to life. Through such favorites as "The Waltzing Cat," "Ferdinand the Bull," "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," and more, you'll use your imagination to see, hear, and feel the music. For ages 3 and up.

Come early for a new "Musical Playtime."
Starting a half hour before each Teddy Bear Concert, enjoy these new music and movement activities especially designed for small children. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.

Iván Fischer's engaging concerts for children have been a major success in Europe--and now he brings them to America as the NSO's new principal guest conductor. In this special 50-minute chamber music performance in the intimate Family Theater, Iván Fischer introduces kids to the world of classical music through short, carefully selected works performed by NSO ensembles.

A child prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing and performing for European royalty when he was only six years old! Showing all the fun he must have had creating and playing his music, the Unlikely Trio (NSO musicians Carole Bean, flute; Dotian Levalier, harp; and William Wieglus, oboe) performs a wonderful array of Mozart's greatest works, including instrumental selections from his opera The Magic Flute. Be sure to look for a special surprise guest! For ages 4 and up.

Come early for the Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo."
Starting one hour before each Kinderkonzert, these hands-on activities give kids a chance to get up close with the instruments they'll see played on the stage--from violins and harp to oboes and percussion. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.

Join two NSO principal musicians--violinist Marissa Regni and harpist Dotian Levalier--as well as Marissa's father Albert Regni on the saxophone, as they show how different sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can be used to bring a story to life. Use your imagination to see, hear, and feel the music. For ages 3 and up.

Come early for a new "Musical Playtime."
Starting a half hour before each Teddy Bear Concert, enjoy these new music and movement activities especially designed for small children. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.

Back by popular demand! From fiddling to blues to classical, the spotlight is on the string instruments--the smallest and the largest--in this lively program presented by NSO violinist Glenn Donnellan and NSO bassist Rick Barber. For ages 4 and up.

Come early for the Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo."
Starting one hour before each Kinderkonzert, these hands-on activities give kids a chance to get up close with the instruments they'll see played on the stage--from violins and harp to oboes and percussion. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.