Spooky Spectacular for Children's Jubilee on Oct. 12
by Sara Penny
A "Spooky Spectacular" is set for Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Heritage Theatre, 105 N. 100 East. The Children's Jubilee brings the fun of a Musical Spook Alley and activities from 12 noon to 1:50 p.m. with a special family concert with the full Orchestra of Southern Utah at 2 p.m. for all ages, including babies. FREE tickets available at myosu.org thanks to sponsors "Possibilities ABA" https://www.abapossibilities.
Carylee Zwang will direct the concert with favorite Halloween pieces like In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Ride of the Valkyries, and Danse Macabre. OSU Composer in Residence Jacob Lee has arranged the Stranger Things theme for this special concert. Exciting and fun music for the spooky season.
The audience is invited to wear costumes to add to the festivities. "The Jubilees have provided a memorable family afternoons since 2004 and received national recognition," said Harold Shirley, OSU President. "This is a wonderful way to introduce children to the excitement of live music with our orchestra."
Shellee Younkin, OSU Education Director, led several assemblies at schools with the help of OSU musicians to alert the community to this special event. Thanks to Arts Fusion for letting the orchestra team use their percussion instruments for the school assemblies.
In addition to the child friendly Musical Spook Alley there will be stage makeup and mask making activities, as well as exploring the art of sound effects with instruments and household objects directed by Wendy Sanders, OSU Board Member. Plan on a photo booth with costume pieces. The Cedar City Arts Council will also provide activities from 12 noon to the concert at 1:50 p.m. There is a play area for toddlers and there will be an instrument demonstration table for the children to explore.
Non-perishable food donations are welcome for the HOPE Pantry. This is part of the Orchestra League effort "Orchestras Feeding America" through the League of American Orchestras.
Join your orchestra on Oct. 12 for a fun afternoon of spooky music and activities. Remember to get your FREE tickets in advance at myosu.org. Preview the music at https://osulistening.
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Who: Orchestra of Southern Utah
What: Spooky Spectacular Children's Jubilee
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, activities from 12 noon to 1:50 with a special family concert at 2 p.m. for all ages
Where: Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East in Cedar City
Why: Introduce children to the excitement and fun of live orchestra music
How: FREE tickets at myosu.org. OSU musicians, staff and volunteers create a memorable afternoon for all ages
More information: Amy Gold, 435-233-8185 or
(Poster design by Rollan Fell)
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