Presented by Target
Our special series of concerts for children (ages 5-12) and their families features four Saturday afternoons of fun, learning, and music, music, music! Various conductors lead us through four fun-filled concerts - complete with local guest artists, interactive activities, and symphonic music for all.
Every Family Concert includes an hour of free pre-concert activities including our popular "Instrument Petting Zoo." Bring the kids early to meet musicians, shake hands with the conductor, solve musical puzzles, play instruments, and have fun with balloon artists! We'll have tons of fun stuff to do followed by an hour-long concert. It's great fun for the entire family! Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
SPECIAL OFFER! Thanks to the generosity of Target, one child's Family Series subscription for 2008-09 is free with the purchase of each adult Family Series subscription!
2008-09 Concerts
Family Concert No. 1 CELTIC FIDDLIN' September 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Michael Christie, conductor Natalie MacMaster, Celtic fiddle
Take a journey to the Emerald Isle as Natalie MacMaster and The Phoenix Symphony bring the magic of Celtic and folk music to life. Kids of all ages will enjoy this rollicking, foot-stomping afternoon as fiddles and step-dancing take center stage.
Pre-Concert Activities Celtic Traditions-Children will have the opportunity to learn step-dancing, create Celtic crafts and hear the lore of the Emerald Isle!
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Family Concert No. 2 LET'S COMPOSE November 15, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Delta David Gier, conductor
Delta David Gier, the beloved conductor of the New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts brings his warm, entertaining style to explore how a masterpiece is composed. Gier and Symphony musicians interact with kids from the audience to discover rhythm, instrument sounds and how those funny little dots on a page translate into such wondrous music.
Pre-Concert Activities: Tempo, Dynamics and Rhythm-Children will learn elements of music with fun, interactive and exciting activities. Don't miss the Rhythm Room-a dedicated space where you play and learn to drum!
Family Concert No. 3 DOC SEVERINSEN - EL RITMO DE LA VIDA January 31, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Doc Severinsen, conductor and trumpet
With his trumpet, Doc Severinsen leads this high-energy fiesta as Latin rhythms, percussion, horns and guitar join with The Phoenix Symphony for El Ritmo de la Vida, (The Rhythm of Life)! Don't missthis south of the border celebration!
Pre-Concert Activities: Make a Latin percussion instrument, learn a Latin dance and be prepared to move with the rhythm of life!
Family Concert No. 4 THE MAGIC HORN March 7, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Magic Circle Mime Company, special guest
The renowned Magic Circle Mime Company joins The Phoenix Symphony for an afternoon of mystery. At the invitation of the conductor, "Sahara Bob"-an adventurer of questionable character-brings his collection of exotic musical instruments to the concert. Little does he know the invitation is a trap. Sahara Bob is about to meet "the genie of the magic horn" and the audience will witness the legendary powers of musical instruments.
Pre-Concert Activities: Mystery and Magic abound-make a magic horn and watch a magic show. Abracadabra an afternoon of fun!
Family Concert No. 5 I WANT TO BE A BACH STAR! April 18, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY
American Idol? Wait till you see these talents! The Phoenix Symphony shines the spotlight on several of today's up-and-coming young musicians. These talented kids will share what can be done with a little practice, an instrument and a whole lot of inspiration.
Pre-Concert Activities: Motivate your child to play music! French horns, percussion and more will be available to play as The Phoenix Symphony sponsors the biggest Instrument Petting Zoo of the season.
Family Concert No. 6 SUPERHEROES! June 6, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Michael Krajewski, conductor
Grab your cape, jump into the Batmobile and head on over to Symphony Hall-it's the music of Superheroes! From Spiderman, Batman to Superman, all your favorite heroes' theme songs will be played at this musical tribute to our crime-fighting caped crusaders.
Pre-Concert Activities: Batman? Wonder Woman? Spiderman? Dress your child as their favorite superhero and participate in our first ever Superhero Costume Contest. Winners will be invited onstage to show off their super powers and super costumes!
For additional information, or to purchase tickets, please call The Phoenix Symphony Box Office at 602-495-1999 or email boxoffice@phoenixsymphony.org.