Lima, OH (June 15, 2023) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra will finish their educational season with “Symphony Storytime” in Van Wert on June 21. Throughout the season, the Lima Symphony brings Symphony Storytime programs to Allen and all surrounding counties, extending the Symphony’s educational reach and impact. The program has a theme of “Monsters.”

Details:

Brumback Library (215 W Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891) – Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:45AM

For this innovative program, children and their families will enjoy classic and outstanding new children’s literature, including King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently (2011), The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson (1999), and Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963), all accompanied by live music from Lima Symphony Orchestra musicians. The program will draw upon classical music standards to brings the scary monsters to life and add elements of excitement and reflection to the program, and examine how composers use different effects to get our hearts pounding! With a focus on creative movement and music literacy, “Symphony Storytime” is designed to spark children’s imaginations and foster a lifelong love of and appreciation for music. This program is appropriate for all ages and is free and open to the public.

Books:

  • King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently and Helen Oxenbury (2011)
  • The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, illusatrations by Axel Scheffler (1999)
  • Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963)

Music Selections:

  • Concerto in A minor by Antonio Vivaldi
  • Concerto in G minor RV 531 by Antonio Vivaldi
  • The Four Seasons “Summer” by Antonio Vivaldi
  • Overture from Music for the Royal Fireworks HWV 351 by George Frederic Handel
  • Humoresque op. 101, no. 7 by Antonín Dvořák
  • Serenade for String Orchestra by Edward Elgar
  • Romanian Folk Dances no. 3 “Le Poc” by Béla Bartók
  • Adagio by Tomaso Albinoni

These performances are part of the Lima Symphony’s ongoing commitment to music education and their firm belief that music and other arts are critical tools in building strong communities.  This project is supported by the following underwriters:

Symphony Storytime Sponsors:

  • AC Dienstberger Foundation
  • G.A. Wintzer & Son Co.
  • State Bank
  • Thermal Gard Window and Door
  • Van Wert County Foundation – Harold B. and Dorothea F. Cully Memorial Fund
  • Kenton Rotary Foundation
  • Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation

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If you would like more information about Symphony Storytime programs, please call the Lima Symphony at 419-222-5701 or check our website for more details at www.limasymphony.com.