This is a free virtual program that requires an Internet connection. A webcam is not necessary to participate. Special guest: Charlottesville Symphony. Questions? Contact Director of Operations Lindsay Jones at operationsdirector@vadm.org.

Overview

Description

The Virginia Discovery Museum is proud to partner with Charlottesville Symphony to offer virtual musical storytimes and instrument demonstrations. Meet a new musician each month as we learn about instruments from the brass, percussion, string, and woodwind families.

• Friday, Dec. 4: Katy Ambrose, Principal Horn (Brass)
  Musical Storytime: “The Very Sneezy Garbage Truck” by Marc Schmatjen  |  DIY Instrument: Hose-O-Phone
• Friday, Jan. 8: Ayn Balija, Principal Viola (Strings)
  Musical Storytime: “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae  |  DIY Instrument: Shoe Box Guitar
• Friday, Feb. 5: Nathaniel Lee, Principal Trombone (Brass)
  Musical Storytime: “Ellison the Elephant” by Eric Drachman  |  DIY Instrument: Reed Slide Trombone
• Friday, March 5: Kelly Sulick, Principal Flute (Woodwinds)
  Musical Storytime: “The Little Dinosaur” by Samantha Ball  |  DIY Instrument: Bottle Flute
• Friday, April 2: I-Jen Fang, Principal Timpanist & Percussionist (Percussion)
  Musical Storytime: “Freeda the Cheetah” by J.T.K. Belle  |  DIY Instruments: Rattle, Sand Blocks, Bottle Xylophone, Gong
• Friday, May 7: Adam Carter, Principal Cello (Strings)
  Musical Storytime: “Manuelo the Playing Mantis” by Don Freeman  |  DIY Instrument: Shoe Box Guitar
• Friday, June 4: Anastasia Jellison, Principal Harp (Strings)
  Musical Storytime: “The Adventures of a Harp Mouse” by Diane Dunn  |  DIY Instrument: Homemade Harp

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