Chione
Chione presented Story Time Concerts featuring classic children's stories alongside music of a woodwind quintet. These family-focused programs will introduce audiences to the instruments of the wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon), in an exciting, up-close and personal environment with hands-on arts activities for children.
475 participated
Library attendance will be increased.
Attendees will have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic.
After seeing this program, attendees with want to attend a future library program.
Surveys and interviews will be conducted.
211 children were interviewed and 24 adults were surveyed
100% learned more about music
100% would return to the library for another program
Comments:
What did (participant) like best about this program?
classical music in the library; great interaction with children; introducing classical music to children; engaging, educational; exposing children to classical instruments; beautiful music & fun stories; how knowledgeable the musicians were; interaction with the children
One child really enjoyed learning how the different instruments made sounds. The mouthpiece and reeds were interesting. "The big one was the best! (bassoon)
Everything was delightful! Wonderful musicians who were great with sharing music and story with our kids! A++
What do the kids want to learn more about now?
Some questions the kids asked the performers: Why do you put your hand in the bell (to the French horn player)? What's the highest note you can play (to all the musicians!)? Where did you get your instruments (to all the musicians)? How did you make your reed (to the oboe, clarinet and bassoon players)?
Ten kids enjoyed the music and especially the sign language that they were taught to help listen to the music and the story!
Minnesota State Arts Board, Mankato Symphony Orchestra