Concerts for Kids: Giraffes Can’t Dance

Item details

Date

Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:00PM

Name

Concerts for Kids - Giraffes Can’t Dance

Description

📍 This concert takes place at the Education and Learning Center at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center.
🕒 30 minutes

Kevin McBeth, conductor

Traditional, arr. Adam Maness When the Saints Go Marching In
Camille Saint-Saëns Excerpts from Carnival of the Animals

Most enjoyed by ages 3-6

Giraffes can’t dance…yet. Learn and grow with Gerald the Giraffe as he overcomes challenges, discovers his talents, and finds music that inspires him to dance. The SLSO brings Gerald’s heartwarming journey to life with a playful performance where kids are invited to make music and find their own beat. Based on the book Giraffes Can’t Dance, written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this interactive performance is perfect for little listeners with big imaginations.

Pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. 

Concerts for Kids are inclusive of people with sensory differences. Accommodations will be provided so that everyone may enjoy the experience of live orchestral music.  

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