I was recently sent some tickets to take my children along to hear LMA Orchestra perform classical family concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, and I thought I’d tell you more about this great opportunity to introduce your children to classical music.
This concert series is quite unusual as it is especially for kids and their parents. They play games, tell stories, sing, clap and dance and the children even get a chance to conduct the orchestra and sit in amongst the players. Very few orchestras do this and they are trying to get as many children there as possible. The orchestra makes no profit from these events they are purely to pass on knowledge and exciting learning! Here are some of the events they’ve got coming up:
Mini Maestro Family Concert
Saturday 17 October 2009, 4.30pm
Beethoven Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’
Come and enjoy our friendly Family Concerts, a musical playground with full orchestra where everyone can listen, learn and join in the fun and games. Go on a musical treasure hunt, take a quizz and face the challenge! Enjoy a ride on our orchestra side-car or play musical chairs. You might even get to conduct the orchestra!
So join us for a feast of musical treats. See you there!
Ticket prices: Children £6, Adults £8
Tickets available from the box office: 020 7766 1100
Buy tickets online
Concerts last for 1 hour and are suitable for ages 4 and over.
Mini Maestro Family Concert
Saturday 14th November 2009, 4.30pm
Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Come and enjoy our friendly Family Concerts, a musical playground with full orchestra where everyone can listen, learn and join in the fun and games. Go on a musical treasure hunt, take a quizz and face the challenge! Enjoy a ride on our orchestra side-car or play musical chairs. You might even get to conduct the orchestra! So join us for a feast of musical treats. See you there!
Ticket prices: Children £6, Adults £8
Tickets available from the box office: 020 7766 1100
Buy tickets online
Concerts last for 1 hour and are suitable for ages 4 and over.
Family Carols by Candlelight
Saturday 12th December 2009, 4.00pm
With special guests Vivamus, Choir and conducted by Rufus Frowde
Ticket prices: Children £8, Adults £12
Tickets available from the box office: 020 7766 1100
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Enjoying a family concert at St Martin's in the Fields