Newport Classical today announced that it is proud to announce that it will expand its Community Concerts Series, presented by BankNewport, into August with a free Children’s Concert featuring WindSync at the Newport County YMCA on Saturday, August 17 at 4 pm. This new partnership with the Newport County YMCA strengthens Newport Classical’s mission to provide Aquidneck Island children and families free access to classical music.
“We are proud to have provided concerts and programming to our Newport community throughout all twelve months of our 2023-24 season,” says Newport Classical Executive Director Gillian Fox. “We are delighted to partner with the incredible team at the YMCA for this Children’s Concert, continuing our commitment to provide our community with meaningful access to classical music throughout the year.”
Windsync (Garret Hudson, flute; Emily Tsai, oboe; Graeme Steele Johnson, clarinet; Kara LaMoure, bassoon; Anni Hochhalter, horn) will perform Prokofiev’s famous Peter and the Wolf for Newport Classical’s inaugural Children’s Concert. With each group of instruments representing a different character, Peter and the Wolf remains a timelessly charming introduction to the orchestra for children of all ages. The free, educational, family-friendly show helps nurture an appreciation for classical music with a concert that brings it to life. Complete with costumes and choreography, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.
Cori Kilzi, Associate Executive Director of Newport County YMCA, says, “We are excited to join forces with Newport Classical for this Children’s Concert on August 17. This partnership provides a wonderful opportunity to spark a passion for music in young audiences, offering memorable experiences that both inspire and educate. We hope you join us for this family-friendly event.”
In addition to WindSync’s thrilling retelling of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, this fun, casual, afternoon concert is accompanied by on-site activities, including an instrument petting zoo that provides a hands-on opportunity to get up-close and personal with different instruments of the orchestra, local food trucks, and opportunities to sign up for programs through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the YMCA.
This concert, presented as part of the BankNewport Community Concerts Series, is made possible through the generous support of Randy and Becky Johnson in honor of their granddaughter, Schuyler Madison.
