May 20, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (May 20, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra brings its popular Symphony Storytime to several libraries this June. The Lima Symphony hosts Symphony Storytime programs in Allen and surrounding counties extending the Symphony’s educational reach and impact. Children and their families are invited to these free, interactive programs, thanks to our generous sponsors.
Details:
Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM
The Brumback Library (215 W Main St, Van Wert, OH)
“Symphony Strings”
Monday, June 10 | 10:00 AM
Kalida Library (North, 301 3rd St, Kalida, OH)
“Colors in Music”
Thursday, June 13 | 10:30 AM
The Brumback Library (215 W Main St, Van Wert, OH)
“Colors in Music”
Monday, June 17 | 10:00 AM
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (206 Broadway St, Findlay)
“Colors in Music”
Thursday, June 20 | 10:30 AM
New Bremen Library (45 S Washington St, New Bremen)
“Colors in Music”
The program “Symphony Strings” pairs books about violinists and cellists alongside music provided by Lima Symphony string musicians. The violin and the cello will be
introduced through children’s literature including Rubin’s Violin by Gracey Zhang and I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello by Barbara S. Garriel and illustrated by John O’Brien. Forming a string quartet, members from the Lima Symphony will perform excerpts from classical repertoire as well as the tune for “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.” Children will learn what sets apart each of the instruments in a string quartet: violin, viola, and cello, and even be invited to sing along with our musicians!
The program, “Colors in Music” introduces mood in music through books and music about colors and beautiful landscapes. This program will feature new and bestselling children’s books including Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, Green on Green by Dianne White and Felicita Sala, and Song of the River by Joy Cowley and Kimberly Andrews.
Each book is accompanied by classic repertoire played by members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Colors will be introduced through songs and pieces such as Greensleeves and “Lavender’s Blue,” followed by a discussion of mood in music featuring excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Smetana’s The Moldau. Children will finally learn how colors can represent music, and furthermore, how music can paint pictures. With a focus on creative movement and music literacy, “Symphony Storytime” is designed to spark children’s imaginations and foster a lifelong love of and appreciation for music and literature. This program is appropriate for all ages and is free and open to the public.
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:
State Bank
Arnold C Dienstberger Foundation
G.A. Wintzer and Son Co.
Thermal-Gard Window and Door
Wapakoneta Area Community Fund
Van Wert County Foundation
Findlay-Hancock County Foundation
