Meet The Brass: March of the Toys

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Nathalia Palis, host and performer San Diego Symphony brass quintet: Christopher Smith, trumpet Tim Saeger, trumpet Tricia Skye, French horn Eric Starr, trombone Aaron McCalla, tuba STEPHANIE LEAVELL: “Say Hello (From Your Head to Your Toes)” ANDERSON, arr. THOMAS PURDIE: “Sleigh Ride” arr. WILLIAM PICHER & NATHAN WILENSKY: “O Hanukkah” from Hanukkah Music SING-ALONG: "Jingle Bells” DAVID, ONORATI, SIMEONE, arr. LUTHER HENDERSON: “Little Drummer Boy” HERBERT, arr. RICKY LOMBARDO: “March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland arr. JOHN IVESON: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” from Christmas Crackers STEPHANIE LEAVELL: “We Have to Say Goodbye” Trumpets, French horns, trombones and tubas come to life in this playful, imagination-filled concert for ages 0–5! With the sounds of marching toys, silly horns, and gentle brass melodies, little ones will hear how music can stomp, tiptoe, wiggle and dance. Children are encouraged to march, bounce or simply listen in their own way in this welcoming, sensory-friendly space. A joyful first introduction to the bold, bright world of brass. These 30-minute interactive concerts are sensory-friendly and designed with little ones in mind. Sing-alongs, rhymes, dances and musical games will engage your child while introducing them to the instruments of the orchestra.

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