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Music among the shelves by Mike Isle
Harps, drums, flutes, cellos and violins will fill Selwyn District libraries with the sound of music in May. Celebrating New Zealand Music Month, four ensembles from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) a brass quintet, a wind quintet, a string quartet, and a percussion duo will visit Selwyn libraries, bringing lively interactive performances created especially for two to six-year-olds.
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Now in its third year, CSO’s Music Trails through the library series has been successful, attracting audiences of up to 200 people at a time. Each performance is unique, weaving in elements of singing, dancing and storytelling. From conducting the musicians to seeing a musical rendition of Little Red Riding Hood, to
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trying out playing violins and harps, these performances give children the opportunity to experience all aspects of music, said the CSO. “I am really looking forward to bringing our wind quintet to Rolleston Library,” said CSO Principal Oboe Jennifer Johnson. “I really enjoy seeing the children’s faces light up when they
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see and hear the instruments. There will be lots of sing-a-longs where everyone can get involved. And, if you’re lucky, you might even see Jemima Puddleduck, when we bring a few of the characters from Peter Rabbit to life through music.”
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