Oro Valley Kids Concert SeriesFirst Saturdays10:00AMOro Valley Kids Concert Series provides an intimate, interactive experience for young children and their families where they can explore the sights, sounds and workings of instruments and dance
PRESENTED BY THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND THE MUSIC AND DANCE ACADEM
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Free Admission
Attendees are invited to bring their own chairs. Limited seating is provided. There is no cost to attend the concerts.
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LocationOro Valley Council Chambers
(unless otherwise noted) 11000 N. La Cañada Drive | Oro Valley, Arizona 85737 |
Featured Performances
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Trick or Treat!
Trick or Treat! follows the silly adventures of Shelly Skellie and Jack O’Lantern, two young friends who go out to trick or treat on Halloween night. Come hear this original tale written by Nicole Surran with fun Halloween music and dancing to match. Costumes for kids and adults encouraged!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Silly String Sounds: Pluck, Bow and Strum!
Join us for a fun-filled concert featuring instruments of the string family. Learn how string players pluck, bow and strum to produce a variety of sounds—the sillier the better! Enjoy upbeat tunes by Gossec, Sarasate and Paganini that will get you to hop, bop and swirl!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Winter Wonderland
Our Winter Wonderland dance and music extravaganza will feature something for everyone, from classics to contemporary holiday favorites. From Rudolph, to Anderson’s Sleigh Ride to music from the Nutcracker, you’ll enjoy some of the season’s most beloved tunes.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019, 10 A.M. AT CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM ORO VALLEY 11015 N. ORACLE ROAD, SUITE 101
Instrument Petting Zoo
Interact with musical instruments and then play at the Children’s Museum! *Admission is FREE during the event, 10 - 11 a.m. $6 after the event. Kids under 12 months get in for free
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Carl the Cricket Goes to the Symphony
This “mostly true” tale written by local author Vivian Weede chronicles Carl the Cricket’s trip to the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. We will chirp, hop, and fly along to the tune of the Cricket Symphony Orchestra. Do you have the book Carl the Cricket? Meet the author and she will sign your book!
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Move it, Shake it…anything you make it!
Congas, bells and shakers will combine with lively violin and guitar music to make you ‘move it, move it’! Through world rhythms, discover the dynamic relationship of strings and percussion while you groove to the beat!
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jackie Rabbit Lives in the Desert
Jackie Rabbit is a youngster who loves to explore the desert at night. He learns important lessons from old Geezer Rabbit and even learns to dance the bunny hop. Come hop along to this desert tale written by local author John Messing and adapted for music and dancing. You may just meet the author.
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Enchanted Kingdom
Join the Mosaic Harp Trio while they visit a magical land with an enchanted castle, a prince, his cat and a princess who loves to dance! Based on music from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Nanny’s Tales,” this charming
production will have you dancing and enjoying the music of this fantastic land.
Trick or Treat!
Trick or Treat! follows the silly adventures of Shelly Skellie and Jack O’Lantern, two young friends who go out to trick or treat on Halloween night. Come hear this original tale written by Nicole Surran with fun Halloween music and dancing to match. Costumes for kids and adults encouraged!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Silly String Sounds: Pluck, Bow and Strum!
Join us for a fun-filled concert featuring instruments of the string family. Learn how string players pluck, bow and strum to produce a variety of sounds—the sillier the better! Enjoy upbeat tunes by Gossec, Sarasate and Paganini that will get you to hop, bop and swirl!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Winter Wonderland
Our Winter Wonderland dance and music extravaganza will feature something for everyone, from classics to contemporary holiday favorites. From Rudolph, to Anderson’s Sleigh Ride to music from the Nutcracker, you’ll enjoy some of the season’s most beloved tunes.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019, 10 A.M. AT CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM ORO VALLEY 11015 N. ORACLE ROAD, SUITE 101
Instrument Petting Zoo
Interact with musical instruments and then play at the Children’s Museum! *Admission is FREE during the event, 10 - 11 a.m. $6 after the event. Kids under 12 months get in for free
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Carl the Cricket Goes to the Symphony
This “mostly true” tale written by local author Vivian Weede chronicles Carl the Cricket’s trip to the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. We will chirp, hop, and fly along to the tune of the Cricket Symphony Orchestra. Do you have the book Carl the Cricket? Meet the author and she will sign your book!
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Move it, Shake it…anything you make it!
Congas, bells and shakers will combine with lively violin and guitar music to make you ‘move it, move it’! Through world rhythms, discover the dynamic relationship of strings and percussion while you groove to the beat!
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jackie Rabbit Lives in the Desert
Jackie Rabbit is a youngster who loves to explore the desert at night. He learns important lessons from old Geezer Rabbit and even learns to dance the bunny hop. Come hop along to this desert tale written by local author John Messing and adapted for music and dancing. You may just meet the author.
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 AT 10 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Enchanted Kingdom
Join the Mosaic Harp Trio while they visit a magical land with an enchanted castle, a prince, his cat and a princess who loves to dance! Based on music from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Nanny’s Tales,” this charming
production will have you dancing and enjoying the music of this fantastic land.