Lima Symphony Orchestra “Symphony Storytime” Returns
Lima, OH (December 2, 2022) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s popular Symphony Storytime program returns to libraries this winter beginning in December! Featuring performances by musicians from the Lima Symphony Orchestra, this program focuses on the wonder of winter!
Tuesday, December 13 at 6PM - Putnam County District Library (136 Putnam Pkwy, Ottawa, OH 45875)
For this innovative program, children and their families will enjoy classic selections in celebration of winter and snow! This program features the classic Ukrainian folk tale The Mitten as told by Jan Brett, the award-winning Ezra Jack Keats classic The Snowy Day, and The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson, all accompanied by live music from Lima Symphony Orchestra musicians. The program will engage kids’ imaginations and get them singing along as visions of sugarplums dance in their heads! With a focus on creative movement and music literacy, "Symphony Storytime" is designed to spark children’s imaginations and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. This program is appropriate for all ages and is free and open to the public.
Books:
The Mitten by Jan Brett (1989)
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (1962)
The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler (2004)
Music Selections:
Winter from “The Four Seasons” by Antonio Vivaldi
Troika from “Lieutenant Kije” by Sergei Prokofiev
Romance from “Lieutentant Kije” by Sergei Prokofiev
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
Kenton Rotary Foundation
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.