Children’s Concert: Frisson performs Peter and the Wolf [FREE!]

This concert is made possible through the generous support of Randy and Becky Johnson in honor of their granddaughter Schuyler Madison and is presented as part of the BankNewport Community Concerts Series.

Inspire your little one’s love for classical music as the wind members of Frisson present a free, outdoor, family-friendly concert perfect for kids and adults alike. This fun and interactive hour features a playful retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, alongside popular favorites including Gershwin’s Summertime, The Pink Panther, selections from Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha and Maple Leaf Rag, as well as excerpts from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Pirates of the Caribbean. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy this program in a casual, laid-back setting. Come early to explore the instrument petting zoo and experience an afternoon of joyful music-making at the YMCA.

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Frisson Ensemble

The Newport County YMCA has been serving Newport County since 1878. The Newport County YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by offering programs such as daycare, after school programming, summer camps, family events, programs for youth, teens and seniors, wellness, gymnastics, squash, Special Olympics, and aquatics classes. The YMCA provides programming for all age groups and will continue to develop these programs in order to meet the needs of our community. 

PARKING
Free parking is available onsite.

ACCESSIBILITY 
Fully wheelchair accessible. We recommend wearing flat shoes to this grassy outdoor space. 

This event is open air with general admission seating. Bring your own blanket or chairs!

This concert is approximately an hour long, without intermission.

In a case of inclement weather, the performance will move inside the YMCA.

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