des moines' hub for enchanting music education
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Join us this May, June, July, and August at The Little Book for an
Instrument Flight
Mark you calendar for the third Saturday of every month this summer for a drop-in tasting menu of instruments to try along with specially-curated book pairings to savor. This Summer Event Series is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Drop-in to The Little Book with us this summer!
Drop-in to The Little Book with us this summer!
May 18, June 15, July 20, & August 17
10:30am - 11:30am
at The Little Book
All ages are welcome and encouraged to join us.
Please check our social media for scheduling confirmation and/or cancellation notification.
All the Details
We'll bring a fresh flight of five unique musical instruments each month this summer. Drop in anytime between 10:30 to 11:30am for a taste.
MAY 18: String + Zither Instruments
JUNE 15: Wind + Aerophone Instruments
JULY 20: Percussion Instruments
August 17: Keyboard + Mallet Instruments
We'll follow your child's lead and interest to learn about, explore, and try the instruments on our monthly menu through demonstration, hands-on experience, or sing-along. Our friends at The Little Book are partnering with us to provide book pairings that further bring out a theme, flavor, origin, or element of each instrument. We'll savor a story and let each instrument linger on our sensory palate.
Location:
The Little Book
in Highland Park
520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dates and Time:
The third Saturday of May, June, July, and August
Drop-in between 10:30am to 11:30am
Recommended Ages: All ages are welcome! We love sharing the excitement that access to musical instruments brings to people of all ages. Exploration can easily be adapted to any age and stage of development as well as sensory preferences and strengths. Musical instruments are for everyone.
What to Expect:
Each month features a related set of musical instruments. Miss Jenn will be present to guide friends through exploring each instrument's origin, design, timbre, and features as their interest and curiosity leads. There will be a variety of ways for children to experience each instrument in a developmentally-appropriate way: seeing, hearing, touching, playing, and listening to a related story. Adults are encouraged to learn and play with us too. Come and go as you wish and enjoy all that The Little Book has to offer. This is a casual drop-in event.