A2SO Releases Schedule of May KinderConcerts

In partnership with the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea and Ypsilanti District libraries, the Ann Arbor Symphony presents KinderConcerts. These 30 minute concerts are designed especially for children ages 2 to 5 years old and provide a fun, music-filled introduction to classical music for even the tiniest tykes. The children will have the opportunity to dance and move along during the concert, all while being told a story with musical accompaniment. A2SO principal Oboist, Timothy Michling is joined by child movement expert Gari Stein and pianist Kathryn Goodson for a guided introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Through a fun and interactive learning environment, children will be encouraged to use creativity and develop music skills.

A2SO Featured Performer and Dates: Oboe With Timothy Michling

May 13 - Downtown Ann Arbor District Library - 10:00 am and 11:00 am May 14 - Dexter District Library- 10:00 am
May 14 - Chelsea District Library - 2:30 pm
May 16 - Ypsilanti District Library (Whittaker Road) - 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Doors open 10 minutes prior to each performance.

Timothy Michling is the principal oboist for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, as well as being a member of the musical faculty at Oakland University. Michling has also performed with Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Flint Symphony Orchestra, West Michigan Symphony Orchestra, and the Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra. He earned Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts (History) degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and also received an Artist Diploma from the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles.

KinderConcerts are free because of the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Worthington Family Foundation, The Ray & Eleanor Cross Foundation, Stephanie & David Pyne and Ami & Prue Rosenthal.