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Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Jeunesses Musicales Canada is back with another action-packed season of programming for a wide variety of ages. The holiday season kicks off the concerts this year with Bal de L’Halloween. Children can enjoy a costume party and magnificent ball full of witches, animals, and unique creatures, all while dancing to traditional Halloween music (Oct. 22, 29).
Soon after Halloween, young ones and their families can return for the Christmas show, Un Monde pour Noël. This show, a co-production with the Ensemble Alkemia, follows the journey of a mischievous little girl in search of her presents. Along her journey, she discovers and celebrates Christmas traditions from around the world (Dec. 3, 10).
In February 2024, Jeunesses Musicales returns with Et L’Amitié Mes Amours? This concert follows three musicians who gather to tell a story of love and friendship through music and puppetry. The musicians teach audiences about conflict resolution, finding harmony, and discovering the true meaning of friendship and love (Feb. 11).
The season closes out with percussionists Marton and Bruno in Rythmo-Rigolo. The duo teaches children about percussion and rhythm. They learn about the five ways to make a sound, how to keep tempo, and how our bodies can act as instruments (March 17)!
Place des Arts
Place des Arts will host an abundance of children’s programming in the 2023-24 season, kicking off with a children’s opera: Opéra-bonbon: l’aventure gourmande d’Hansel et Gretel. This short, accessible introduction to opera tells the story of Hansel and Gretel through music. Two jovial singers tell the story, while trying to keep their friend from being distracted by candy. They give him an important role in the retelling of a well-loved tale (Oct. 15).
Opéra-bonbon
In the second half of the season, percussionists Marton and Bruno present Les origines du bing bang! They invite children to join them as they learn to play a variety of rhythms on an assortment of percussion instruments. Kids will explore instruments from all over the world, while helping Marton and Bruno achieve their rhythmic goals (March 10, 2024).
Finally the season closes out with Biscuits, Tempêtes et Mélodies, in which Arthur cures his boredom by bringing the sounds from his window to life. Hear and see his melodies, inspired by cookies, storms, and the sky in this breathtaking ode to imagination and the power of music (April 14).
Théâtre Outremont
This November, Théâtre Outrement presents La balle à Laïka. In this concert, the music of Benjamin Britten tells the story of Sasha, a young boy longing to visit his grandfather. The grandfather’s dog, Laïka, takes Sasha on a journey that melds music and storytelling (Nov. 19).
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s children’s programming will begin with Sorciers, Sorcières, at which children can listen to a variety of magical works, narrated by a talkative sorcerer. The program includes selections from Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Wagner’s Der fliegende Holländer (The Ghost Ship) and William’s Hedwig’s Theme among others (Oct. 29).
Sorciers Sorcières
In February 2024, attend Sportissimo! In this concert, young people will discover connections between music and sport. Highlights include national anthems, drum rolls, and a look at how music has always encouraged athletes (Feb. 4).
The season continues with Bal des Enfants – Les aventures de Tío tigre et Tío conejo. Young ones are welcomed to hear the story of traditional Venezuelan character Tío the Tiger, and his tricks and surprises. The orchestra showcases rhythms and composers of Spain, and South America (March 16).
OSM closes their children’s series with Osmose, an inclusive relaxed performance which will teach children all about the symphony orchestra: instrument families, orchestral music staples, and how music connects us all (April 7).
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert Series opens with Saint-Georges’ Sword & Bow, the Canadian première of a story about the triumphs and tragedies of the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. This tale of passion and dreams is told through the eyes of his young student, who was previously unaware of her teacher’s success in 18th-century France (Nov. 19).
Saint-Georges’ Sword & Bow (Photo by Brian Kinyon)
In the new year, children can learn about the power of songs old and new in SingSong. Singing and music connects us all, and this concert is no exception. Be inspired by this presentation of a plethora of songs from all over the world (Feb. 11).
Music and storytelling will combine in Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony. The children’s story is accompanied by an orchestral soundtrack. Each movement corresponds to a different animal featured in Brown’s picture book. The aim is to bring the book to life for all ages and explore the different sounds of the orchestra (March 3).
The series is closed-out with Bhangra & Beyond, which presents a look at musical traditions from across the globe, and reveals connections between music and movement. With a focus on music from Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, children can listen to the magnificent sounds and exciting works of composers from around the world (April 14).
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Starting this fall, storyteller Beryl Bain and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, in Giving Thanks, will explore thanksgiving traditions from around the world, through music, as part of the kinderconcert series (Oct. 14, 21). In the second half of the season, the KWS will present Family Symphony, a family-friendly kinderconcert, featuring storyteller Cecilia Vizcaino (Feb. 3, 24). Our Musical Planet, meanwhile, offers young people an opportunity to learn about the planet, and music from around the world, with storyteller Lindsay Wu (April 20, May 4).
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