New England Conservatory Musical Storytime - Online

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Dates:	Monday, April 20, 2020 - Friday, April 24, 2020
Hours:	11:00am
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Virtual Activities

The New England Conservatory (NEC) is conducting their annual Musical Storytelling events online during what would have been April School Vacation Week.

The sessions will run daily from April 20-24 at 11:00am on YouTube. They feature a mix of 'meet the instrument' and musical storytelling sessions geared towards children and families.

The Musical Storytelling events feature a mix of 'meet the instruments' and musical storytelling sessions geared towards young children and families in this online version of the popular annual program.

Each video showcases the unique creative work of one of NEC's Musical Storytelling Fellows,
who spent the school year training as teaching artists in preschools and early elementary
classrooms through NEC's Community Performances & Partnerships program.

While best suited for children ages 3 – 7 years old, listeners of all ages are most welcome to join
the fun! Video sessions will range from 20-40 minutes each.

MUSICAL STORYTELLING SCHEDULE:

 Monday, April 20, 11 a.m. | Alex Fowler, cello
All about Monkeys! Cellist Alex Fowler shares stories about monkeys and other fun cello
tricks!

 Tuesday, April 21, 11 a.m. | Morgan Pope, bassoon
Meet the wild and wacky bassoon and use your imagination to create your own stories
inspired by its sounds!

 Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m. | Angela Wang, violin
Sharing music all the way from Taiwan, violinist Angela Wang introduces us to the
violin and the amazing world of the Gruffalo! Story narrated by a special family guest.

 Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m. | Cheyanna Duran, oboe
Meet the Oboe and hear the story of an animal that often sounds like it!

 Friday, April 24, 11 a.m. | Lucy Little, violin
Gather round the rocking chair for a newly created musical story, performed by a father
and daughter duo!

Looking for more ideas for virtual family fun? Visit our guide to social distancing activities for families, with ideas for both indoors and outdoors!

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necmusic.edu/events/online-musical-storytelling-showcase

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