Families and music lovers of all ages are invited to join musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) as they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Teddy Bear Series and the brand-new book The Big Note with a special event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. No registration is required.
Celebrate The Big Note Book Launch and 10 years of the Teddy Bear Concert Series with a full performance of both The Big Note at 10:45 a.m. and The Monkey’s Jungle Jam at noon. Children and family members will have the opportunity to move along to live music played by ISO musicians. The stories feature more than 10 different instruments of the orchestra.
There will be pre- and post-performance activities including opportunities to engage with ISO musicians, try new instruments, make arts and crafts, and purchase the new book with a personalized signature from Victoria Kintner Griswold (author) and Sharon Vargo (illustrator).
Teddy Bear Concert Series presented by the Indianapolis Colts (preschool/kindergarten)
Throughout the 2024-25 season, musicians from ISO and a narrator will take families on an adventure through five different original stories written by ISO violinist Victoria Kintner Griswold. Each story introduces children ages 3 to 7 to the instruments of the orchestra through storytelling, movement, and live music. All children will have the opportunity to try real violins and interact with ISO musicians at the end of each 30-minute program.
The 2024-25 schedule features 12 performances held at libraries around central Indiana from September 2024 to July 2025. The series is made possible with generous support from the Indianapolis Colts as the title sponsor.
All performances are free and open to the public; registration may be required. Stuffed friends are always welcome. See the full schedule here.
About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, at home and thriving in the heart of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional artistic and musical experience. The orchestra is open to all and dedicated to creating an inclusive and innovative experiential environment that is inspiring, educational, and welcoming. The ISO celebrates historically beloved performances while engaging audiences by introducing new voices through programming including the IU Health Plans Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, the holiday traditions of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, and the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America. For more information, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org.