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A string quartet in Star Wars costumes playing for children
Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:00AM
First Methodist Church 100 S. Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Children’s Concert

Kevin Kumar, violin Min-Young Kim, violin Jessica Thompson, viola Amy Sue Barston, cello Jessica Choe, piano

Presented in partnership with First Methodist Church, join us for a free, lively 30-minute musical show for the whole family! Enjoy delightful performances by musical artists of the ChamberFest Canandaigua, spear-headed by charismatic co-artistic director cellist Amy Barston. Recommended especially for ages 5-11, but all are welcome.

“Are You Scared, Darth Vader?” (illustrated by Adam Rex) is the centerpiece of our popular FREE music offering at First Methodist Church. Throughout the book, Darth Vader is challenged by a narrator who keeps trying to scare him. This read-along and musical journey will delight children and Star Wars fans alike! The event will feature original music from Star Wars. Fun fact: ChamberFest Artistic Director Kevin Kumar himself can be heard on the soundtrack of the most recent Star Wars movies, which he recorded in Hollywood with the composer, John Williams conducting.

Sponsored by Rotary & Kiwanis Clubs of Canandaigua

A performer in a white robe holding a toy lightsaber in front of a child audience A performer dressed as Darth Vader addressing children seated on the floor A child with a light saber facing a musician dressed as Darth Vader A horn player and a pianist performing for a seated audience of children and adults Costumed performers and a violinist on stage while children and parents watch Musicians in costume on stage beside a child holding the book Six performers in costumes and casual clothes lined up on stage, one holding a French horn A performer in a white robe and hair buns talking with a guest while children look on Parents and children mingling among blue chairs after the concert A child holding a cello bow and trying the cello beside a performer dressed as Darth Vader A child with a small violin as a musician kneels to adjust it, while a guest films on a phone Amy Sue Barston, dressed as Darth Vader, helping a child bow a cello

Children’s Concert

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