Very First II: Homemade Music
Very First Concerts with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
Instruments are really just tubes, sticks, blocks and strings….and it’s all vibration. The SFCO All-Star Brass Quintet makes lots of funny sounds and then shows how we turn it into music!
Very First Concerts, a classical series designed with the youngest listeners in mind. Each interactive, 20 minute concert features a central theme, short selections, and hands-on musical activities geared toward families with young children.
Concerts:
Saturday, Feb 03, 2024; 11:15, 11:45
Crowden Community Music Day, a Very First Concert: Mixed Nuts
Very First Concerts with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
These concerts have it all! Flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin and cello. To be sure, you’lllove hearing how different (and how much the same) these instruments are. Try it for yourself! Each concert features a central theme, short selections, and hands-on musical activities geared toward families with young children (infants to 7 year-olds).
Click HERE for more info!
Very First I: Mixed Nuts - Winds, Brass and Strings
Very First Concerts with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
These concerts have it all! Flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin and cello. To be sure, you’lllove hearing how different (and how much the same) these instruments are. Try it for yourself! Each concert features a central theme, short selections, and hands-on musical activities geared toward families with young children (infants to 7 year-olds).
Click HERE for Menlo Park Library Event Page
Very First I: Mixed Nuts - Winds, Brass and Strings
Very First Concerts with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
These concerts have it all! Flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin and cello. To be sure, you’lllove hearing how different (and how much the same) these instruments are. Try it for yourself! Each concert features a central theme, short selections, and hands-on musical activities geared toward families with young children (infants to 7 year-olds). Two show times: 11:00 and 11:45 at the SF Public Library.
Click HERE for SF Library Event Page
Concerts:
Saturday, October 7, 2023; 11:15, 11:45
Plus One
What do colors and sounds have in common? Join SFCO All-Stars Antoine van Dongen, Rachel Noyes, Clio Tilton, Eugene Sor, Michel Taddei, and Maestro Ben as they explore the musical magic of playing with others.
Paper and crayons are strongly encouraged!
Around the World
From Greenland to Grenada, California to the Czech Republic, every culture has its rich musical tradition. Join our versatile band of SFCO All-Stars as we travel the globe to bring you souvenirs in song and dance; no passport required.
Free admission. Recommended for toddlers to preschool-age children.
Concerts:
Saturday, February 1, 2020 San Francisco Public Library Main Branch
10:15am & 11:00am
Saturday, February 1, 2020 Oakland Public Library Main Branch
1:30pm & 2:15pm
Saturday, February 8, 2020 San Mateo Public Library Main Branch
10:30am, 11:15am, & noon
Around the World
From Greenland to Grenada, California to the Czech Republic, every culture has its rich musical tradition. Join our versatile band of SFCO All-Stars as we travel the globe to bring you souvenirs in song and dance; no passport required.
Free admission. Recommended for toddlers to preschool-age children.
Concerts:
Saturday, February 1, 2020 San Francisco Public Library Main Branch
10:15am & 11:00am
Saturday, February 1, 2020 Oakland Public Library Main Branch
1:30pm & 2:15pm
Saturday, February 8, 2020 San Mateo Public Library Main Branch
10:30am, 11:15am, & noon
Around the World
From Greenland to Grenada, California to the Czech Republic, every culture has its rich musical tradition. Join our versatile band of SFCO All-Stars as we travel the globe to bring you souvenirs in song and dance; no passport required.
Free admission. Recommended for toddlers to preschool-age children.
Concerts:
Saturday, February 1, 2020 San Francisco Public Library Main Branch
10:15am & 11:00am
Saturday, February 1, 2020 Oakland Public Library Main Branch
1:30pm & 2:15pm
Saturday, February 8, 2020 San Mateo Public Library Main Branch
10:30am, 11:15am, & noon
With Strings Attached
The violins, violas, cellos and double bass form the most important section of our orchestra. Learn about vibrating strings, horsehair bows, what pizzicato means, and why cellos don’t have chin rests! Plus lots of beautiful music from our amazing professional players.
Concerts:
Saturday, October 19, 2019: San Mateo Public Library Main Branch
10:15am, 11:00am, & 11:45am
Saturday, October 19, 2019: San Francisco Public Library
2:00pm & 2:45pm
Sunday, October 20, 2019: Crowden Music Center, Berkeley
11:00am, 11:40, & 12:20pm
With Strings Attached
The violins, violas, cellos and double bass form the most important section of our orchestra. Learn about vibrating strings, horsehair bows, what pizzicato means, and why cellos don’t have chin rests! Plus lots of beautiful music from our amazing professional players.
Concerts:
Saturday, October 19, 2019: San Mateo Public Library Main Branch
10:15am, 11:00am, & 11:45am
Saturday, October 19, 2019: San Francisco Public Library
2:00pm & 2:45pm
Sunday, October 20, 2019: Crowden Music Center, Berkeley
11:00am, 11:40, & 12:20pm
With Strings Attached
The violins, violas, cellos and double bass form the most important section of our orchestra. Learn about vibrating strings, horsehair bows, what pizzicato means, and why cellos don’t have chin rests! Plus lots of beautiful music from our amazing professional players.
Concerts:
Saturday, October 19, 2019: San Mateo Public Library Main Branch
10:15am, 11:00am, & 11:45am
Saturday, October 19, 2019: San Francisco Public Library
2:00pm & 2:45pm
Sunday, October 20, 2019: Crowden Music Center, Berkeley
11:00am, 11:40am, & 12:20pm
