SEATTLE SYMPHONY PRESENTS FREE WEEKLY STREAMING FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CLOSURE

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Symphony presents new weekly installments of Meet the Instrument and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots during Benaroya Hall's closure through the end of May. Since the Hall initially closed on March 12 following COVID-19 guidelines from government and health officials, the Symphony has continued to share music with audiences in Seattle and around the world through concert rebroadcasts and livestreams. After the programs' introductions in recent weeks, Meet the Instrument and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots now join the Symphony's regular streaming schedule to offer joy, discovery and fun for the young and young at heart. The educational content also serves as a resource for teachers and families with young children during this period of school closures.​

On Wednesdays at 11 a.m. PDT, Meet the Instrument introduces an instrument in the orchestra to viewers through short excerpts performed by the Seattle Symphony musician hosting that week's video. This program kicked off with the tuba and has since included the French horn and violin in subsequent weeks. Following the musical exploration, children can follow instructions available on the Symphony’s website to make a craft inspired by the instrument of the week. Upcoming broadcasts include Meet the Instrument: Clarinet with Seattle Symphony Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Eric Jacobs on April 15 and Meet the Instrument: Percussion with Seattle Symphony Principal Percussion Michael A. Werner on April 22. Viewers can tune in for the fun on Wednesdays on YouTube and Facebook.

MEET THE INSTRUMENT: CLARINET | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, AT 11 A.M. PDT
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: WOODWINDS | FRIDAY, APRIL 17, AT 11 A.M. PDT
MEET THE INSTRUMENT: PERCUSSION | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, AT 11 A.M. PDT
TINY CLIPS FOR TINY TOTS: PERCUSSION | FRIDAY, APRIL 24, AT 11 A.M. PDT

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