Classics for Kids 2 pm, June 26 – July 31, 2008. Film Theater.  FREE!  NEW THIS YEAR!

Classics for Kids on Thursdays at 2 pm, June 26 – July 31, 2008, Film Theater, FREE!  New this year!  Six programs designed especially for kids!  (Adults love it, too!)  Don’t miss this new family event on the Outer Banks. 

Zoostrumentals featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo
June 26
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater   
Lions, tigers, and bears - Oh, No! Our zoo is filled with instruments – violins, clarinets, drums, and flutes - just to mention a few.  NCSA’s talented musicians introduce children in the audience to their favorite “animal” and invite them onstage to “pet the instruments”.  The NCSA American Music Ensemble presents an hour of outrageous family fun. Don’t miss the first of six shows in NCSA’s new Classics for Kids series.

Rockin’ with Mozart
July 3
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater  
Elvis may have left the building, but we have someone even better - Mozart! Join us as Mozart leads an hour long journey through the world of classical music; fun, kid-focused music. Audience participation strongly recommended! You won’t want to miss any of NCSA’s new Classics for Kids series. 

Sassy Saxophones
July 10
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater  
Do you know how many saxophones are in the Saxophone family? Who invented the saxophone? Enjoy a magical hour with the NCSA Saxophone Quartet. Meet these four sensational musicians to learn the answers to these questions, and many more. Kids of all ages will enjoy this afternoon of music for the young at heart! You won’t want to miss any of NCSA’s new Classics for Kids series.

 Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing
July 17
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater  
One performance only! Sid is a dancing serpent in a circus – but all he wants to do is sing.  Follow Sid on his hilarious journey around the world as he attempts to learn to sing. Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing has everything an audience of children could want – bright, cheerful music; colorful costuming; and the opportunity to participate.You won’t want to miss any of NCSA’s new Classics for Kids series.

Strummin’ & Hummin’
July 24
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater  
Did the Romans listen to rock ‘n roll? Who knows! The modern guitar was descended from the Roman cithara. Meet these classically trained, gifted musicians and learn about their passion for the guitar. One performance only!  Everyone will walk out humming after this wonderful hour of kid-focused music.  You won’t want to miss a single Classics for Kids episode.

Drumsticks for Kids
July 31
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater  
Hit it, shake it, rub it or scrape it – it’s got to be percussion! Feel the beat with our exciting NCSA Percussion Ensemble! Back by popular demand, this entertaining ensemble will present a wonderful hour of kid-focused percussion music. Audience participation strongly recommended!