Sensory-Friendly Concert
Tue Apr 19, 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 musicians and 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
Minnesota Orchestra
Lyndie Walker
host
Tim Bradley
horn
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. This past fall, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his tenure as music director.
Lyndie Walker, MT-BC, is the Owner and a Board-Certified Music Therapist at Toneworks Music Therapy Services, LLC. She received a double Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota. Lyndie works as both a music therapist and adaptive lesson teacher with individuals of all ages and abilities in both group and individual settings. She frequently presents on topics such as music therapy and community experiences, building inclusive music environments in public schools, and collaborative experiences with women-owned small businesses.
As an avid supporter of neurodiversity and self-advocates, she hosts Sensory Friendly Atrium Concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra, and directs “Art for All” an inclusive summer art and music camp.
French horn player Tim Bradley grew up in Kansas and began playing the piano at age 4. When he was 10 years old, he wanted to join the school band. His band director gave him a French horn to try, and to everyone’s excitement, Tim found that he could make a sound on it! But it wasn’t a very good sound yet. And so Tim stuck with it and through lots of practice, training, and hard work, he is now a professional horn player!
Tim is Artistic Director and performer with Copper Street Brass, a full-time group made up of 5 brass players and 1 percussionist based in Minneapolis. He also frequently performs with Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and is a member of the Minnesota Opera orchestra.
For this event, Tim will be showcasing the French horn in all its glory: performing music of many different styles, demonstrating how the horn works, showing how sound is made on the instrument, and even having some interactive elements too.
Tim lives in Minneapolis with his wife and his 100-pound dog Bernard. He also plays guitar and is lead guitar player with a few rock bands in the Twin Cities, and in his spare time he runs a business building electric guitars!
Accessibility Services
- Large Print Programs
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
SPONSORED BY
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.
