Kiwis Can't Play the Violin

Experience the heartwarming story, Kiwis Can't Play the Violin, by Pierre Rivard alongside an enchanting full-orchestral score by Emilie LeBel (world premiere). Follow Kiwi on a journey to get a violin and join the orchestra, overcoming challenges and learning about the wonders that encouragement can accomplish.

Symphony For Kids concerts are designed to be the ideal child-sized introduction to orchestral music. Family-friendly activities are available in the lobby prior to each SFK concert, so be sure to arrive early – and, of course, there will be fresh popcorn!

This concert will not include an intermission.

• Pierre Rivard Book Signing (Main Lobby): Come meet the author behind the book “Kiwis Can’t Play the Violin”! Books available for purchase – cash only.
• Colour your Kiwi! (Main Lobby): Colour your own Kiwi friend and string up a paper violin with yarn at our craft activation!
• Camps Booth (Main Lobby): Come learn about our PD Day Camps and Spring Break Camp at our Camps booth! 
• Storytime (Founders’): Sit down, relax, and enjoy a story from our Edmonton Public Library!
• Violin Trial (Dress Lobby): Kiwis can’t play the violin, but you sure can! Drop by our Violin booth to try your hand at the violin!
• Hula Hoop Dance (Upper Circle Lobby): - Join us for a dazzling Hula Hoop Dance Activity, where kids and grown-ups alike can twirl, laugh, and groove to the music.
• Bingo Composition (Studio B): Using bingo dabbers, compose your own music and see how it sounds!