Children’s Day Art Park

The Austin Symphony Orchestra is excited to bring you “Children’s Day Art Park” in the comfort and safety of your own home! We know that it’s a difficult time for everyone so we wanted to bring a little musical cheer to you and your little ones this summer.

Directly below is the last set of four videos for the 2020 virtual Children’s Day Art Park. There is a “Welcome” video from local storyteller Bernadette Nason. The next two videos are the classic story of “Sleeping Beauty” narrated in English by Bernadette Nason and en español by Jacob Rivera. The music portion of the story is performed by ASO violist, Alex Smith. The last video is “Creativity Corner.” In this video, Allison Liu will recite a short poem and compose a soundscape to go with it.

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"SLEEPING BEAUTY"

“SLEEPING BEAUTY” – Welcome Message

“SLEEPING BEAUTY” – English version

“SLEEPING BEAUTY” en español

“CREATIVITY CORNER” – with Allison Liu

"SNOW WHITE"

“SNOW WHITE” – Welcome Message

“SNOW WHITE” – English version

“SNOW WHITE” – en español

“CREATIVITY CORNER” – with Allison Liu

"BEAUTY & THE BEAST"

“BEAUTY & THE BEAST” – Welcome Message

“BEAUTY & THE BEAST” – English version

“BEAUTY & THE BEAST” – en español

“CREATIVITY CORNER” with Allison Liu

"CINDERELLA"

“CINDERELLA” -Welcome Message

“CINDERELLA” – English version

“CINDERELLA” – En español

“CINDERELLA” – “Creativity Corner”

"PUSS IN BOOTS"

“WELCOME MESSAGE’

“PUSS IN BOOTS” English version

“PUSS IN BOOTS” – en español

“CREATIVITY CORNER” – Shakers

"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD"

“LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD” – Welcome Message

“LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD” – English version

“LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD” – En español

“CREATIVITY CORNER” with Allison Liu

"MOLE MUSIC" - Posted July 1, 2020

“WELCOME MESSAGE”

“MOLE MUSIC” – English version

“MOLE MUSIC” – En español

“CREATIVITY CORNER” with Allison Liu

PAST "CHILDREN'S DAY ART PARK"

Below is a Children’s Day Art Park video from June 26, 2019 featuring selections from the opera Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck and arranged by David Crowe recorded at Austin Public Library, Central Library. This video is for you and your little ones until we can meet and play together once more. Enjoy!

Hansel and Gretel

ASO Musicians: Rachel Lopez, flute; Julianne Webner, oboe; Kurt Moede, french horn; Steve Girko, clarinet; Amanda Pierce, bassoon; Jonathan Rouse, bass
Narration by: Bernadette Nason
Illustrations by: Jen Corace

CHILDREN’S DAY ART PARK 2020 SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY AND STATE’S REQUIREMENTS IN REGARDS TO SOCIAL GATHERING/DISTANCING DUE TO COVID-19. YOUR HEALTH IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY.

About Children’s Day Art Park

Children and adults can experience the magic of the performing arts at Austin Symphony Orchestra Children’s Day Art Park, held June – July at the Central Library and other Austin Library branch locations. This exciting summer program features local musicians, storytellers, and craftspeople. Youngsters can visit the Instrument Zoo where they can see, touch and play the instruments; talk to Symphony musicians and hear them play their instruments; sing and clap along with the star of the show, and try their hands at different art projects.