"Get Into Music" is a new class presented by the Muscatine Art Center and the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra supported by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. The purpose of the class is to introduce musical instruments to kids (ages 4 to 8). During the hour long class, a single instrument will be highlighted. A musician from the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra will bring his or her instrument and demonstrate how to play it for the kids. The musician will explain how the instrument works and answer questions. The Muscatine Art Center staff will lead an introductory activity and conclude the session with a story and/or craft project related to the featured instrument.
The first "Get Into Music" class will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 and feature musician, Walter Conlon, and his French horn. The featured musician for March 12 will be Margie Kundel on violin. Dick Marr on trombone and Stephanie Romagnoli flute will be featured in April and May, respectively. Reservations are being accepted by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282. Admission is free. Participating families will receive a complimentary adult ticket for one performance of the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra. Children can always attend the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra for free.
The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Visit www.muscatineartcenter.org for more information about programs and events and to download a class brochure.
