Learn about the fascinating, difficult, and triumphant life of Beethoven through his solo and chamber music, including selections from the “Spring” Sonata, the “Moonlight” Sonata, and even a unique arrangement of his Symphony No. 7.
There’s something in Bruce Adolphe’s Little Red Riding Hood for everyone – grandmothers, grandchildren, and even wolves! Paired with songs written and performed by our talented Academy students.
A Norwegian tale about three goats, a troll, and (of course) a bridge comes to life in the music of James Scott Balentine. We’ll also explore music of two Norwegian composers: Ola Gjeillo and Edvard Grieg.
Find out what happens when you sell your violin for the promise of unending wealth. Featuring Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale trio for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano and Haydn’s Divertissement No. 2 for Flute, Violin, and Cello. Narrated by Susan Messersmith and Erin Freeman.
The world premiere of Daron Hagen’s woodwind version of the great story by Kevin Henkes: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, plus a chance for you, our audience, to perform WITH our musicians in Gwyneth Walker’s FUN-damentals of Music.
Saint-Saens’ entertaining Carnival of the Animals, arranged for colorful woodwind quintet. Narrated by Susan Messersmith.
Academy Conductors lead Brahms’ original version of his vibrant Serenade.
Elisabeth Adkins and Eddie Newman join forces to perform the Double Concerto of Mendelssohn – written when he was only 14! Conducted by Italian Maestro Giovanni Reggioli.
A flute, clarinet, violin, piano, guitar, cello, and two slide whistles embody a camel, a whale, and an elephant, as told by the ever-creative Rudyard Kipling and composer Danny Clay. Narrated by Artistic Director Erin Freeman.
