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The
London Philharmonic Orchestra delivers three family concerts
per season. This season, they are held at the Royal Festival
Hall and take place at 11.30am on Sunday 11 November 2007,
17 February 2008 and 18 May 2008. The concerts are tailored
for children and parents, lasting around an hour. Aside from
the concert experience, children are also able to take part
in a wide variety of activites before and after the concerts,
to stimulate their interest in playing and listening to music,
and to have fun!
Presenters
The current presenter of FUNharmonics is Chris Jarvis of Children's
TV. He guides the young audience through the repertoire, working
with the conductor, to make music as accessible, and the concert
as entertaining, as possible. Former presenters have included
Tony Robinson, Andy Peters and Griff Rhys Jones.
 'Have-a-go'
Sessions
These take place before and after the concerts in the foyers
at the Royal Festival Hall. Children are encouraged to play
on a string, woodwind or brass instrument, helped by London
Philharmonic Orchestra and Future First players. These sessions
are free of charge, and are often the first experience many
children have of playing music.
Instruments are kindly loaned by Yamaha and Stentor.
 Other
foyer activities
At the concert on 17 February 2008 there will be Sketches
and Snapshots, an interactive installation inspired by Pictures
at an Exhibtion and presented in assocation with Southbank
Centre Learning and Participation.
There will be Have-a-Go instruments, face painting and circus
skills at each concert
Generously supported by The Jeniffer & Jonathan Harris
Charitable Trust
Take-home material
A free concert programme and a take-home themed 'Funbook with
activities ensure that the impact of the concert continues
long afterwards.
For details of upcoming FUNharmonics concerts CLICK
HERE >
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