Symphony

Yesterday we took the kids to the symphony. Chicky Magoo 2 has been very interested in the whole idea for a few months, and we thought it might be fun to take them there. They had a family series called "Tribute to Heroes," which was great. We got there about 30 minutes before the concert, and they had all sorts of kid-centered activities. The kids made a picture frame to put their hero's picture in. Then we went and heard a drum band (which was SO loud, by the way!) And finally, went to a "meet the musician" area, where the kids got to talk with a viola player. It was a fun way to get the kids involved in music I thought, and the people who run the symphony really did a great job making it a kid-friendly event!

The concert started and in between each song, they had a guy explain what the next song was about and discuss what the word "hero" meant. They even had the conductor talk to the group, and discuss different parts of the music.

Chicky Magoo 1 LOVED it, but said she thought they were just going to play one long song. We explained that since it was a family series they picked shorter songs. Chicky Magoo 2 liked the first 2-3 songs, and then just sat on the floor and played with her mommy and baby camels. The last song though they had the audience clap, so Chicky Magoo 2 and Chicky Magoo 1 really got into that one.

After the concert we were getting in the car when Mr. Magoo and Chicky Magoo 1 told me their favorite part, that somehow didn't catch. Apparently, the conductor was really into the music and on an up-note, lost his baton. It sailed through the air and hit the 3rd chair cello player's music stand. They said the cello player jumped out of her seat. I was too busy making sure Chicky Magoo 2 was doing okay, that I missed that. I'm guessing that would have been my favorite part too! ;)

Afterwards they had a question and answer session for anyone who wanted to talk with the conductor. Chicky Magoo 1 said she didn't have any questions and so we left. Then when we got in the car, she said "I know what I should have asked! Why did you hit the cello player?"