Classical Kids Fair

Get ready to “strike a chord” with your children at the Classical Kids Fair! NJPAC, WQXR and New Jersey Symphony (NJS) present an afternoon of fun activities, and live performances, that spark imagination and wonder through the joys of classical music. Make your family time harmonious at New Jersey’s first Classical Kids Fair! Activities include: Storytelling — interactive readings of picture books about musical icons and artistic legends Arts and crafts — musical craft stations including decorating egg shaker maracas led by Girl Scouts Hearts of New Jersey, Paterson Music Project and STEAM URBAN Performances by Keys 2 Success, New Jersey Symphony Chambers Players, Nimbus Dance and Paterson Music Project. Musical Workshops including: Cool Conductors — participants create their own conducting batons and learn how to conduct different beat patterns with New Jersey Symphony musicians Exploration of sound, pitch and resonance of everyday objects inside Girl Scouts Hearts of New Jersey’s mobile classroom Beat Making Workshop by Grounded Music Education Drum Circle by Paterson Music Project Instrument Discovery Zone — see, touch and try musical instruments provided by New Jersey Symphony and Keys 2 Success Classical Cupcake Carriage — decorate classical-themed cookies with a pro baker in the Cupcake Carriage mobile baking truck; also take home a mini cupcake while supplies last Dress Up Like a Composer — have fun at the photo station with composer props and costumes Chinese dragon dance — interact with the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company dragon, as seen in the company’s dance performances