Concerts for Kids: Mo Willems’ Because

Samuel Hollister, conductor
Denise Thimes, narrator

Ethel Smyth Overture to The Wreckers 
Jessie Montgomery Because, A Symphony of Serendipity 
Antonín Dvořák Largo from Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Pinar Toprak Captain Marvel 
 

📍 This concert takes place at Touhill Performing Arts Center

🕒 45 min concert begins at 3:00pm

🎨 Pre-concert activities begin at 2:00pm

🧒 Most enjoyed by ages 5+

 

Join your SLSO and Metro Theater Company for this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage told through music and theater. The New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems has created a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic. Amber Ren's illustrations and Jessie Montgomery's music beautifully bring Willems' story to life, reminding us that sometimes the smallest moments have the biggest impact.  

 

Created in partnership with Metro Theater Company.

 

 

Explore more! Before the concert, read the book Because by Mo Willems. Visit the SLSO’s Instrument Playground Online where you can learn about the instruments you might hear at the concert. Arrive early on the day for special concert-related activities included in the experience. 

📚 Get your very own copy of Because as part of a special book bundle from The Novel Neighbor, inspired by the SLSO’s 24/25 Concerts for Kids season. 10% of all book sales goes back to support your SLSO.

Please note: Online ticket sales close three hours before the performance. However, you can still purchase tickets in person or by calling the box office at 314.534.1700.