Heavenly Harps

Today, we attended the first of 5 mini educational concerts aimed at children who are 3-6 years old. These presentations are a fun, interactive way for the youngest listeners to learn about the instruments of the orchestra. The PNC Musical Rainbow concerts are performed by Cleveland Orchestra musicians and are hosted by a local actress and singer Maryann Nagel. Children have the chance to sing, clap, and move to the music as they have fun learning all about instruments.
Today's concert brought us to the 400-seat Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall. I had never been inside before but I wasn't surprised at how beautiful it was. It definitely had the "wow"-factor when you walked through the doors to the auditorium. We were lucky enough to get seats right up front so Grace could move around a little before the performance began. As you can see from the background, the show today was about harps.



Trina Struble, principal harpist for the Cleveland Orchestra, and Jody Guinn of the Cleveland Opera, shared their experience and love of the instrument with the children and their families.





Later, we went outside and walked around a little. But it was cold so we didn't stay long.Grace was in a silly mood but she allowed me to take a few pictures with little complaining.And, now....for the out-takes!This is what she did when I said, "Give me a pose!" Where does she come up with this stuff?