A2SO Rings in the New Year with TOTALLY TUBA Concert Series Today

Ann Arbor - The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, in conjunction with the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and the Dexter District Libraries, presents KinderConcerts: fun, interactive, and free 30-minute concerts designed especially for children 2-5 years old. A2SO musicians join child music and movement expert Gari Stein and piano collaborationist Kathryn Goodson for a guided introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Introduce even the youngest listeners to classical music by dancing a tango and waving colorful scarves with your little ones at your local library. This fun, active learning environment allows children the opportunity to enjoy music while encouraging learning and creativity.

A2SO Featured Performer and Dates:

Totally Tuba with Fritz Kaenzig

January 9 - Ann Arbor District Library - 9:30 am and 10:30 am
January 10 - Dexter District Library - 10:00 am
January 12 - Ypsilanti District Library - 9:30 am and 10:30 am

Doors open 10 minutes prior to each performance.

Fritz Kaenzig is the Principal tubist with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. He received degrees from the Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with extensive studies also with Arnold Jacobs, former tubist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. Prior to joining the U-M faculty, he taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Kaenzig is a past president of the Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association, now known as the International Tuba and Euphonium Association. As guest instructor, recitalist, soloist with ensembles, and adjudicator, Mr. Kaenzig has made appearances at many high schools, colleges, universities, conferences, and music camps throughout the United States, Korea and Japan.

KinderConcerts are free because of the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, the Ray & Eleanor Cross Foundation, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, and David & Stephanie Pyne. Join us for a special night at the Michigan Theater with your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available online at a2so.com, by emailing tickets@a2so.com, or by calling (734) 994- 4801. Single tickets range from $15 to $62, subscriptions start at just $60; Student, Senior, and Group discounts are available.