Teddy Bear Concert Series with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Young children and their families are invited to enjoy an introduction to the orchestra through story, movement, and live music. Teddy bears are welcome guests as kids listen to The Garden Symphony by Victoria Griswold, the story of a ladybug searching the garden for her own special song. Five musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform while children are encouraged to move along to the music and follow the story.

The program highlights the oboe, violin, clarinet, cello, and harp, all part of the string and woodwind sections of a symphony orchestra. Musical selections include familiar excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Flight of the Bumblebee, Handel’s Harp Concerto, and Pachelbel’s Canon, giving young listeners a gentle, engaging first experience with classical music.

Good to know

• Designed for young children and their families
• Features live performance by five Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians
• Encourages movement and participation during the story and music
• Children are welcome to bring a favorite teddy bear