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The Children's Concert Series is part of the Musical Journeys Program, a community outreach project offered by the Fredonia School of Music. More information is available online or call 716-673-4628. |
The Musical Journeys Program of the Fredonia School of Music announces its sixth season of free concerts designed to appeal to very young children. The season opens Saturday, Oct. 1 in Barker Library in Fredonia, N.Y, and features the Jazz Quintet of the Fredonia School of Music.
The series offers two half-hour concerts, one at 10:30 a.m. and one at 11:30 a.m., for children up to six years of age. Further events take place Nov. 5, Mar. 3 and Apr. 21. The series alternates locations at the Darwin R. Barker Library (Fredonia, N.Y.) and the Dunkirk Free Library, (Dunkirk, N.Y.).
Planned with the help of SUNY Fredonia faculty who are experts in music and education, the concerts are designed to introduce very young audiences (from infants to 6-year-olds) to musical instruments. The child-friendly environment will invite the children to sit on the floor close to the musicians; family members are encouraged to bring blankets or carpet squares to sit on. Strollers can be parked around the edges of the seating area.
2011-12 SEASON
Oct 1, 2011 - Jazz Quintet
Darwin R. Barker Library, Fredonia
Nov 5, 2011 - Fredonia Guitar Quintet
Dunkirk Free Library, Dunkirk
Mar 3, 2012 - African Drumming Ensemble
Darwin R. Barker Library, Fredonia
Apr 21, 2012 - "Fredonia Hot Club" (Gypsy Jazz Combo)
Dunkirk Free Library, Dunkirk
"It is wonderful to see the college student's enjoyment performing for the children, and to see the energy and excitement the
children give in return. This venue gives preschool children a great chance to get close to the musicians and the music; to really participate and experience music intended just for them," said Sarah Hamilton, associate professor of oboe and co-organizer.
"The Children's Concerts are enjoyable, child-appropriate opportunities for very young children to interact with music and
musicians. For the young audience and the performers, music becomes a playmate to join in a thrilling adventure." said Jill Reese, assistant professor of music and co-organizer at the Fredonia School of Music. "During these events, learning and teaching among the children and the student musicians is mutual: children learn about music through moving, listening, and creating, and our student musicians learn to engage young imaginations and ignite new musical passions!"
