In this digital age, a lot of children will get their dose of entertainment by watching cartoons on television or on a mobile device. But something is to be said of closing one’s eyes and opening one’s ears to the divine harmonies of a symphony. It transports you to a different time, creating a transcendent experience. For your child, concerts for children could be just like magic.
There are many benefits to listening to classical music such as:
- helping to boost your little one’s intellectual performance
- raising his IQ
- clarifying thinking
- providing a calming effect by releasing dopamine (the “feel-good hormone”) which reduces stress and can even help put your child in a pleasant mood.
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) offers Concerts for Children, which are uniquely designed to introduce classical music to a young audience (as early as four years old!), making for a truly educational, fun, and memorable time at the orchestra.
Jason’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
The latest in the series is SSO Associate Conductor Jason Lai’s spin on British composer Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Written way back in 1946, it is an auditory guide to the different instruments in the orchestra.
Singapore Symphony Orchestra Associate Conductor Jason Lai | Photo by Alan Lim
Certainly an inspired and enjoyable way to introduce your children to the whole concept and individual elements of the orchestra, Jason’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra promises a thrilling journey with Singapore’s flagship orchestra.
Jason Lai himself will be composing a short piece to introduce the different instrument families in the orchestra – from flutes to bassoons, trumpets to tubas. This will be further enhanced with the use of a screen on stage, making the affair truly beginner-friendly. Kids will learn to recognise the unique sound of each instrument, what they look like, and how different sounding instruments can come together to produce such great music.
You’ll also get to know a little more about the talented and world-renowned SSO musicians, who will be playing Maurice Ravel’s Boléro, one of the most famous pieces by the French composer.
It’s always special when family fun and appreciation of the arts come together, so don’t miss this opportunity to bond, learn, and have an delightfully unforgettable experience with the kids.
Concert Details
When
Sat 18th Mar 2017 – 2pm, 4pm
Sun 19th Mar 2017 – 2pm
Where
Victoria Concert Hall
Ticketing Information
*$32 for Category 1 seats (you will be seated closer to the stage)
*$25 for Category 2 seats
(Tickets are available from SISTIC via their website, or call 6348 5555)
*Exclusive of booking fees
Special Discounts
Friends of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra: 10%
Family of four packages available at *$116 and *$90
Carnival of the Animals (ticket holders): 10%
*Exclusive of booking fees
School and Group Bookings
For every 15 tickets purchased, schools enjoy a special package of *$24 (Cat 1) or *$20 (Cat 2) per ticket
*Exclusive of booking fees
Please call 6602 4245 or email shafiqah@sso.org.sg
Things to Note
- All ticket prices mentioned are exclusive of a booking fee.
- This event is suitable for children ages 4 to 14.
- No admission for infants-in-arms.
- Remember to retain your Concerts for Children tickets to enjoy 10% discount on the next children’s production!
For more information, visit the SSO website by clicking here.