Sensory-Friendly Concert
Cello and Bass TromboneSat Feb 26, 2022 | 11am CT
Orchestra Hall
Join us in the Target Atrium for an engaging and interactive concert which is hosted by Lyndie Walker, MT-BC, from Toneworks Music Therapy Services, and features Minnesota Orchestra cellist Esther Seitz and bass trombonist Lovrick Gary, as well as talented guest musicians from the audience.
A Few Things to Know
- The Minnesota Orchestra's Sensory-Friendly small ensemble concerts are inclusive experiences for patrons of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities.
- Concerts take place in a relaxed environment where all audience members are welcome to be who they are while enjoying music with family and friends.
- Fidgets, noise-canceling headphones and quiet spaces are available at all Sensory-Friendly Concerts. A pre-visit story and program are also available to help you prepare for the event; scroll down the page for these resources. Stand-alone chairs provide for flexible seating and open space is available for those who wish to sit on the floor or move around the room.
Artists
Esther Seitz
cello
Lovrick Gary III
bass trombone
Cellist Esther Seitz was brought up in a musical home and immersed in music from a young age. She fell in love with the cello at the age of 8 and subsequently began her studies of the instrument. She is now proud to be the third generation of professional musicians in her family. Currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she holds a position as a Rosemary and David Good Fellow with the Minnesota Orchestra.
A passionate chamber musician, Seitz is a co-founder of Bowery Trio, which was formed in 2019. As an ethnically and culturally diverse ensemble, Bowery Trio has a mission of focusing on uplifting composers from various backgrounds through performance and education. The Trio has been awarded multiple grants to support their current projects.
As a native of Atlanta, trombone player Lovrick Gary III began his musical studies through the Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program. As a fellow, he studied with Atlanta Symphony members Nathan Zgonc and Brian Hecht. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, where he studied with Dr. Bradley Palmer. While a student at the Schwob School, Gary III was named a finalist in the American Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition in 2017 Division I and 2019 in Division II. He has also performed several concerts with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Gary III has had opportunities to be a part of multiple recording projects, including one in which he is featured in a quartet on Ash, the latest project of the New York Philharmonic’s associate principal trombone Colin Williams. Additionally, he can be heard on Columbus State University Trombone Ensemble’s recent album Full Tilt. He also enjoys teaching and is currently the Trombone and Bass Trombone Teaching Artist with the Atlanta Music Project.
Additional Materials:
Accessibility Services
- Large Print Programs
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
