City National Bank Family Discovery Series

Celebrating Seuss!
March 17, 2012, 11:00 a.m.

One Horn, Two Horn, Red Horn, Blue Violin? Join the WVSO for some Cat in the Hatastic fun as it celebrates the great Dr. Seuss through music.

Fun activities and instrument petting zoo start at 10 a.m. in the Grand Lobby!
Tickets are just $5 for children $10 for adults!

In partnership with Read Aloud WV and a grant from the American Masterpieces Program

Earn a free ticket to the concert by participating in one of our Seuss-tastic contests. There are several contests to choose from and all ages are encouraged to participate. Team and individual entries are due by 5 p.m. on March 8.

1. Choose 50 words and construct a story just as Dr. Seuss created his book Green Eggs and Ham.

2. Set your favorite Seuss story to music. Develop a backbeat/rap and overlay your own reading of any Seuss story!

3. Design your own picture or create a diorama to illustrate the setting of your favorite Dr. Seuss story.

4. Construct a puppet of your favorite Seuss character or create an original character in the style of Dr. Seuss.

5. Design your own Seuss-like instrument. Submit a drawing of your plans. One design will be chosen and resources provided to make your design come to life at your school or home. Find out more about our life-like instrument shown above at wvsokids.org.

Selected entries will be on display for Read Aloud WV Seuss-a-Palooza on March 15 and our concert on March 17!

Extra-Curricular Programs at the WVSO

Student Musician Card Program

The WVSO offers all Kanawha County Schools String Program students and all West Virginia Youth and New River Youth Symphony members a “Student Musician Card,” which allows each student free admission to Symphonic, Family Discovery and Montclaire String Quartet subscription concerts, based upon availability. Students may obtain a student string card from their string or orchestra instructor or may contact the WVSO Education Department directly. Each student will then be issued a free ticket at the Box Office the night of the performance (based upon availability) to present to the usher for entry into the concert hall.

TIP: You will have a better chance of getting seats during Friday evening performances.

This program is sponsored in part by Duncan's Motel, Inc. (dba Duncan's Carrier Service)

West Virginia Youth Symphony

The West Virginia Youth Symphony is an independent organization that offers students in elementary school through their freshman year in college an opportunity to receive quality music instruction and ensemble performance experience. Students audition for placement in one of three ensembles: Cadet Strings (beginning level students), Youth Strings (intermediate level students) or Youth Orchestra (a full orchestra open to string, brass and woodwind students). The WVYS also sponsors a Wind Ensemble comprised of the Youth Orchestra's brass and woodwind sections and a chamber program open to all participating students.

Parents, teachers and students interested in receiving additional information should contact the Youth Symphony General Manager at (304) 561-3542.