Educational Corner
The Family Concert
The Festival at Sandpoint's 2011 Family Concert, "A Disney Symphantasy !" was a big hit from an educational and an entertainment standpoint.
Special thanks to concert underwriters Litehouse and Avista Utilities.
This popular "Festival for Families" includes activities for kids of all ages, followed by a concert with Maestro Gary Sheldon and Julian Gomez Giraldo conducting the Spokane Youth Orchestra.
The performance included Walton's "Grand Imperial March," Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" and Ponchielli's "Dance of the Hours" from Fantasia, Menken's "Medley from the Little Mermaid," and excerpts from Beethoven's 5th, featuring dancers from Studio 1 Dance Academy, choreographed by Laurie Buck and special guest choreographer Scott Brown.
Once again, the most popular pre-concert activity of the day was the Classical Instrument Petting Zoo, where kids get to try various instruments on for size under the tutelage of Sandpoint High School Band members.
It was an excellent mentorship experience for everyone involved. Every child who came through the gates received a musical goody bag with an educational/fun activity booklet to take home regarding the concert.