Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator, Monte Skelton, for an exciting instrumental music program designed just for young minds.
Inspired by the playful spirit of "Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band," this program goes beyond just listening – it's about making music! In just one hour, your child will embark on a musical adventure:
LEARN:Â Discover the amazing sounds all around us! From familiar instruments to the unexpected rhythms of everyday objects, we'll explore how sound is everywhere and can be music. Monte will introduce a variety of instruments, including the cool electronic wind instrument (EWI) and demonstrate how technology like looping can create incredible layers of sound.
BUILD: How do musicians take ideas and turn them into songs? Your child will get a peek into the creative process! Monte will show how different musical parts come together and even build a basic song with the audience. See how collaboration makes music come alive!
PLAY! This is where the real fun happens! After enjoying some musical performances, kids will have the chance to ask questions and even join Monte in creating a song live! The best part? The program concludes with a hands-on instrument building session, so your child can continue their musical exploration and make their own music at home!
Program Details:
Who: Perfect for children aged 4-10 and their grown-ups!
What: An interactive instrumental music program with Monte Skelton.
Duration: 1 hour (40-minute program + 20 minutes of instrument building).
Inspired by: "Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band" by Kwame Alexander.
Don't miss this chance to inspire a love of music in your child through innovation, creation, and play!
EVPL programs are not designed to accommodate large groups from camps, daycares, and preschools without advance notice. If you would like to bring your group to one of our programs, please contact the location listed at least five days in advance. Large groups that arrive without advance notice may not be able to fully participate.
Due to the historic nature of the EVPL East, West and Stringtown buildings their meeting rooms are not fully ADA accessible. If you are interested in participating in a program that is not accessible please contact that location to arrange alternate accommodations. For current information on programming, please visit events.evpl.org.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (Ages 6-11) |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest | Arts & Leisure |
TAGS: | Performing Arts | Our Summer | Kids | Families |
Located at 2000 W Franklin St., EVPL West was one of three original libraries built in Evansville with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. Along with EVPL East, it was dedicated and opened to the public on January 1, 1913. Renovated in 2003, the building is surrounded by a park-like setting that is home to annual events like the Farmer’s Market and West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. EVPL West features a spacious meeting room, public access computers, and comfortable adult and youth areas.
