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Thursday, February 18, 2010

’ÄúStrings At Sea’Äù Portland Symphony Orchestra Kinderkonzert in February and March

Introducing young children to instrument families and musical concepts

PORTLAND, Maine ’Äì The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) beloved Kinderkonzert series presents ’ÄúStrings at Sea’Äù beginning February 10 and running through April 15. Attendees will set sail with Lobstering Laura and the PSO String Quintet as they take to the high seas for some water, waves, and wild adventures with musical favorites about the sea and its many living wonders.

Kinderkonzerts are entertaining, interactive programs with Portland Symphony musicians designed for kids ages 3 - 7 so they can sing, dance, wiggle, clap, and have fun listening and learning about music and instruments. School systems can coordinate the Kinderkonzert visit with Science and English Language Arts instruction in addition to Visual and Performing Arts. Specially prepared worksheets designed to support Maine’Äôs Learning Results are available online or by contacting the PSO.

The PSO String Quartet, comprised of violin, viola, cello and double bass, will lead its audience on a journey to sea, demonstrating how the instruments evoke sounds of the ocean and its residents.

’ÄúStrings at Sea’Äù will visit seven locations in Maine, for a total of eighteen concerts.

Sponsored by Time Warner Cable, all Portland Symphony Orchestra Kinderkonzert tickets are $4 per person. For additional information, reservations and ticketing information visit www.portlandsymphony.com or call (207) 773-6128.

PSO Kinderkonzert Schedule for "Strings at Sea":

Lewiston, Olin Arts Center, Bates College
February 25, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Saco, C.K. Burns Elementary School
February 26, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Portland, Reiche Community School
March 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

South Hiram, South Hiram Elementary School
March 17, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Waldoboro, Waldo Theater
April 15, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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