Young People's: Swingin' Nutcracker
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Roderick Cox, conductor
- Minnesota Dance Theatre
Recommended for all grade levels
Ever hear of the Peanut Brittle Brigade, the Toot Toot Tootie Toot or the Arabesque Cookie?
They’re all a part of the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn version of The Nutcracker Suite. The Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Dance Theatre will perform movements from the original Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, interspersed with movements from the Ellington-Strayhorn version. Join us for a beautiful blend of jazz and classical genres—and experience this beloved holiday classic like you’ve never heard or seen it before!
Download Concert Preparation Guide
Download Interactive Guide to the Orchestra
Download printable worksheet PDFs:
Printable 1 | Printable 2 | Printable 3 | Printable 4 | Printable 5
Homeschool families
No workshop is scheduled for this performance.
Minnesota Orchestra Young People’s Concerts are for schools, homeschools and families looking for an outstanding arts experience that is both educational and engaging. All orders must have at least one child (ages 1 to 17) and at least one accompanying adult.
Young People's: Swingin' Nutcracker
with Minnesota Dance Theatre
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Minnesota Dance Theatre | Photo © Greg Helgeson
Minnesota Orchestra Young People’s Concerts are for schools, homeschools and families looking for an outstanding arts experience that is both educational and engaging. All orders must have at least one child (ages 1 to 17) and at least one accompanying adult.
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- Minnesota Orchestra
- Roderick Cox, conductor
- Minnesota Dance Theatre
Recommended for all grade levels
Ever hear of the Peanut Brittle Brigade, the Toot Toot Tootie Toot or the Arabesque Cookie?
They’re all a part of the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn version of The Nutcracker Suite. The Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Dance Theatre will perform movements from the original Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, interspersed with movements from the Ellington-Strayhorn version. Join us for a beautiful blend of jazz and classical genres—and experience this beloved holiday classic like you’ve never heard or seen it before!
Download Concert Preparation Guide
Download Interactive Guide to the Orchestra
Download printable worksheet PDFs:
Printable 1 | Printable 2 | Printable 3 | Printable 4 | Printable 5
Homeschool families
No workshop is scheduled for this performance.