Ansonia Library posts November programming for children

 

Ansonia Library to host 2 New Haven Symphony concerts in March

It's almost concert season!

Register for one or both of the upcoming New Haven Symphony Family concerts that are scheduled for March using the links below...

March 1 concert: https://forms.gle/Rxe7wqurQ9aG3AwS7

March 15 concert: https://forms.gle/LzaPWLHwsppgbLWc6

This is shared from The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Instrument Petting Zoo

SHELTON - Join Miss Maura and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra for a fun, children-focused musical experience at the library!

This event is for children ages 4-10, where they can listen, learn about music, and even try out musical instruments.

An orchestra musician will guide participants through musical education and answer any questions.

Caregivers must stay with their children during the program. Please note: no animals will be present at this event.

Date: Jan. 4, 2025

Time: 2-3 p.m.

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Registration required: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=543401&PK=

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Singer, NHSO to bring mid-20th century music to life at Shelton High School

SHELTON - Sparks will fly when Joan Ellison brings the Golden Age of studio recording back to life at 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Shelton High School.

A swinging celebration of the most dazzling singers, songwriters, and arrangers of the mid-20th century will be led by New Haven Symphony Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton, II.

The timeless hits include Rosemary Clooney’s “April in Paris,” Peggy Lee’s “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” Lena Horne’s “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man of Mine,” Judy Garland’s “San Francisco” and “When The Sun Comes Out,” Ella Fitzgerald’s “’S Wonderful,” Doris Day’s “It’s Magic,” Eydie Gormé’s “Johnny One-Note,” Keely Smith’s “When Your Lover Has Gone,” and many more, featuring the original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Conrad Salinger, and Paul Weston.

Sponsored by Valley Community Foundation, Frontier, and the New Haven Register.

Tickets for adults start at $15 and youth under 18 go free with an adult ticket purchase.

Learn more at NewHavenSymphony.org.

NHSO to play tribute to the Queen of Soul at Shelton High School

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will play a tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in a program at 3 p.m. June 4 at Shelton High School. 

The NHSO will welcome for the first time Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw to star in this glittery, high-energy soul/classical mashup.

The performance will feature such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many others.

To purchase tickets, visit NewHavenSymphony.org or call (203) 693-1486.

NHSO violinist to perform Saturday at Ansonia Library's storybook concert

ANSONIA - Here is the perfect way to kick off Mother's Day weekend: 

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is visiting for the Library's Creating Musical Readers Series at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

Join us and hear the beautiful sounds of the violin and listen to the story of Lon Po Po. Perfect for all ages! 

Register here: https://forms.gle/GPJDtGUfGkPTtK9G6

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

NHSO musician to present at Derby Public Library Saturday

Remy Taghavi

Creating Musical Readers Series by New Haven Symphony Orchestra

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host a Creating Musical Readers program at 9:15 a.m. this Saturday, April 15.

The NHSO series is geared to ages 4-10 and focuses on a different musician/instrument each month plus a story.

Bassoonist Remy Taghavi and his book, Ralph’s Secret Weapon will be featured.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Register at http://bit.ly/3GAM0HY

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Oboist to present program for children Saturday at Derby Public Library

Marta Boratgis

DERBY - Derby Public Library presents Creating Musical Readers Series by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, March 11.The program is for ages 4-10.

A different musician / instrument each month plus a story.

This month features Oboist Marta Boratgis and the book "Herman and Rosie."

Register at http://bit.ly/3XPatzn

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Library to host storybook concert with New Haven Symphony Orchestra

 

Concert at Ansonia Library to feature New Haven Symphony Orchestra flautist

New Haven Symphony Orchestra's

Creating Musical Readers Series:

The Flute

Derby Public Library to host Creating Musical Readers program Saturday

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Creating Musical Readers program at 9:15 am. Saturday.           The series features a different musician and instrument each month along with a story. 

The one-hour program is geared for ages 4-10.

This month features trombonist Scott Cranston with his book Trombone Shorty. 

Registration required at https://bit.ly/3PmLy3w

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's website.

The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library to host creating musical readers program

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library staff will host the New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Ken Tedeschi at 11 a.m. Oct. 22 and enjoy while he narrates a story, Ben's Trumpet, with a trumpet. 

Learn about the trumpet, the music it makes, and how the parts all work together to create sound....and become a musical reader! 

Registration required. Contact the Library at ansoniachildrensroom@gmail.com or at 203-922-3104.

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library Facebook page.

NHSO to perform Billy Joel, Elton John music at Shelton High School

SHELTON - The music of Billy Joel and Elton John will be performed by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday at Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St.

Piano Man meets Rocket Man … guest artists Jean Meilleur and John Regan, backed by the full orchestra, will play Billy Joel and Elton John’s biggest hits, including Big Shot, Circle of Life, Tiny Dancer, Movin’ Out, and more.

Featuring:

Chelsea Tipton, conductor
Jean Meilleur and John Regan, piano and vocals
Tickets: $35 or $49; KidTix free with adult; College students, $10 

Buy tickets


Series Sponsor

*Information shared from the orchestra's website.

NHSO to transform Shelton High School into Emerald Isle with Irish music

To perform St. Patrick's Pops

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra  will transform Shelton High School auditorium into the Emerald Isle at 3

Photo from NHSO website

p.m. March 18.

The orchestra will perform favorite Irish songs and jigs, including O Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, and Whiskey in the Jar.

Music from The Quiet Man and Far and Away also will be performed.

The concert will feature:
Chelsea Tipton, conductor
Cathy Maguire, vocalist
Irish step dancers

Tickets: $35 or $49; KidTix Free with adult; college students, $10.   Buy Tickets!

Shelton High School is at 120 Meadow St.

Series sponsor: 

*This information is shared from the NHSO website.

NHSO to perform free concert at Shelton Intermediate School

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will perform Babar the Elephant at 2 pm. Jan. 21 at Shelton Intermediate School.

Pianist William Braun will play Francis Poulenc’s whimsical L’Histoire de Babar while Really Inventive Stuff’s vaudeville actor Michael Boudewyns will return to narrate the tale about the King of the Elephants.

Shelton Intermediate School is at 675 Constitution Boulevard North.

This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

NHSO to perform holiday concert at Shelton High School

SHELTON - Celebrate the holiday with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Extravaganza at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St.

Led by NHSO pops conductor Chelsea Tipton, this program of seasonal favorites will include Sleigh Ride, a Christmas carol sing-along, and more, plus the return of fan favorite Connor Bogart! 

Please click here for ticket information.

New Haven Symphony Orchestra to perform Broadway tunes at Shelton High

SHELTON - Pops conductor Chelsea Tipton and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra will present "Music of the Night" from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 6 at Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St. 

The performance of show-stopping tunes from The Great White Way will feature dynamic Broadway vocalist Connor Bogart.

Ticket prices range from $35 to $49; college students, $10; kids 7-17 admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent and the NHSO website.

NHSO to perform pops concert at Shelton Intermediate School

SHELTON - Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T., Harry Potter ... arguably the most influential composer of the film industry, John Williams has been awarded 22 Grammys, five Academy Awards, and four Golden Globes for his memorable movie themes. 

Led by New Haven Symphony Orchestra principal pops conductor Chelsea Tipton, hear the NHSO perform Williams' iconic movie music live at 3 p.m. June 5 at Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Boulevard North.

Tickets are $35/$49. 
KidTix and Blue Star Tickets available. $10 student tickets with ID.
Call the box office at 203-865-0831 ext. 20

Shelton Pops Series sponsored by RD Scinto. KidTix and Blue Star Tickets sponsored by Frontier.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Feelin' Groovy! concert to rock Shelton Intermediate School

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will perform "Feelin' Groovy!" from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Boulevard North.

The concert will showcase songs of the 1970s.
It will feature classics from Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, and more.

The website says tickets are $35 or $49; Kid Tix free with adult admission; students, $10.

Conductor is Chelsea Tipton, with Jayne Kelli and Al Swearingen on vocals.