Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra celebrates 10-year anniversary of The Teddy Bear Series with new book

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. Oct. 26 at Hilbert Circle Theatre.

Register online to attend this free event.

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 over 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, experience a petting zoo, 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 the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 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, but registration may be required. Stuffed friends are always welcome. Click here to see the full schedule.