Family Programs
Introduce younger children to music with a fun, interactive storytime at a local public library. A reader from the library will tell the stories while an Oregon Symphony musician brings them to life with live music. At the end, kids get to see and try the instruments for themselves with an instrument petting zoo.
About
Music and literature come together during library storytelling times for pre-schoolers and above! Each Storytime features a musician from one of the four families of the orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) playing the “soundtrack” to great children’s stories. Included is an instrument petting zoo, where children get hands-on experience with the instruments and get to know the artist. We can be found playing along with storytellers at various libraries and events this season.
All Symphony Storytimes are free and open to the public.
2024/25
Holgate Library | Gresham Library | Troutdale Library | Capitol Hill Library |
Tuesday, October 29 | Saturday, February 22 | Saturday, March 8 | Saturday, May 31 |
Tuesday, November 5 | Saturday, March 1 | Saturday, March 15 | Saturday, June 7 |
Tuesday, November 12 | Saturday, June 14 | ||
Tuesday, November 19 | Saturday, June 21 |
Video
This video is the finale of Symphony Storytime Season Four which features videos of stories with orchestra musicians playing a variety of musical instruments.
Symphony Storytimes bring stories to life for young listeners, enhancing them with live music played by Oregon Symphony musicians like Marilyn de Oliveira, Cello.