Contact: Sue DeBenedette
Director of Communications
Tucson Jewish Community Center
(520) 299-3000 x211
[email protected]
tucsonjcc.org
For Immediate Release:
The Tucson JCC and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra present:
Four free interactive chamber ensemble concerts for kids
Tucson, Arizona, December 28, 2016 – The Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson J) and the Tucson
Symphony Orchestra (TSO) are joining hands to present the TSO’s Just for Kids series at the Tucson J. These
four programs are in addition to the programs that the TSO presents at the Tucson Symphony Center.
The Tucson J’s series will be performed in the Ballroom and will be FREE and open to the public.
All performances will be held at 2 p.m.
Just for Kids is a popular series of fun, informal, interactive chamber ensemble concerts lasting 45 to 50
minutes. The performances use humor, story-telling, demonstrations and participation to introduce classical
music and orchestral instruments in an entertaining and kid-friendly environment to families including those
with very young children.
February 26, 2017 - Wind Quintet: “The Tortoise and the Hare”
Tonya the Tortoise has lots of great qualities, but speed was not one of them. However, she was about to race
one of the fastest animals she knew - Harriet the Hare! Despite her friends’ doubts, she had a feeling she
might have exactly what was needed to win the race. Who will emerge victorious? Come join the TSO Wind
Quintet for a trio of fables with their new show “Aesop’s Adventures!”
March 26, 2017 - Percussion Ensemble: “Tommy Tom-tom and Chillin’ Willie go to the Zoo”
Our old friends Tommy Tom-tom and Chillin' Willie take a field trip to the zoo, where they encounter and
befriend Magilla Gorilla and Hicupotomous (the friendly hippo). Join us and learn about the sounds of the
animal kingdom.
April 23, 2017 - April 23, 2017 - Piano Trio and friends: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Bear family was in an uproar. “This is too, too upsetting!” said Papa Bear. “First food burglars, then chair
breakers. What could be next? I need to go lie down.” Enjoy this delightful retelling of the classic tale
composed by TSO violinist Michael Fan. Goldilocks and the Three Bears receives its first performance with the
TSO since it was premiered by world-renowned clarinetist John Denman in 1997.
May 21, 2017 - Flute Viola Harp Trio: “Pip and the Pirate”
It was graduation day at the Pirate Academy. "Ye be a true Pirate today, matey! Here be yer certificate. Here
be yer parrot." "That's not a parrot" said the new graduate. "She be too small. I wants a big squawker, not a pip
squeaker." "Nay! That be the last one we got. Take 'er or leave 'er." "Please take me," said the tiny bird. I'll
make you proud of me." Join us for this new musical adventure by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan.
About the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
The first professional symphony orchestra in the Southwest, the TSO is the longest continuously performing
professional arts organization in Arizona, where it impacts more than 120,000 lives each year. The TSO
infuses $20 million into the economy of Southern Arizona annually and employs over 75 professional
musicians who live in Tucson and perform here and throughout the state. For information and tickets visit
tucsonsymphony.org.
About the Tucson JCC
Tucson JCC (the Tucson J) employs more than 200 people on its 110,000 square foot campus. For more than
60 years the Tucson J is open to all and provides a warm and welcoming environment for various groups from
the entire community. There are boundless opportunities to balance your physical, mental, and emotional self.
The J has something for everyone including a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center; adult and youth
recreation leagues; tennis; aquatics; early childhood education enrichment programs; afterschool J-Care;
summer and winter Camp J; a wide variety of adult classes and cultural arts programs; and a sculpture garden
and rotating art gallery showcasing the work of local and national artists. The J is also a catering and event
rental facility.
The Tucson J is located at 3800 E. River Rd. Tucson, AZ 85718.
Phone: 520-299-3000 I 520-529 0373, www.tucsonjcc.org
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