Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra plans free concerts for kids

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced the schedule for this season's "KinderConcerts," free concert programs aimed at children and held in local libraries.

The Ann Arbor District Library, the Ypsilanti District Library, and the Dexter District Library will host the 30-minute concerts with music and storytelling. Designed for kids under age 6, KinderConcerts are designed to introduce children to classical music and inspire their imagination.

KinderConcerts are led by Gari Stein and Kathryn Goodson. Stein is the director of Music for Little Folks and author of the book “The More We Get Together.” Kathryn Goodson is an internationally renowned pianist and collaborator.

Performances are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown site and at the Ypsilanti District Library's Whittaker Road branch, and at 10 a.m. at the Dexter District Library. Doors open 10 minutes prior to each performance.

Featured performers and dates are:

Antione Hackney, viola:
October 14 - Ann Arbor District Library
October 17- Ypsilanti District Library
October 15 - Dexter District Library

Timothy Michling, oboe:
February 17 - Ann Arbor District Library
February 20 - Ypsilanti District Library
February 18 - Dexter District Library

Donald Babcock, trombone:
May 11 - Ann Arbor District Library
May 14 - Ypsilanti District Library
May 12 - Dexter District Library

The KinderConcerts Series are free thanks to the support of the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation, Kiwanis of Ann Arbor, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, and David and Stephanie Pyne.