Magnificent Musical Creatures
Grades 1-6Tue Nov 4 — Thu Nov 6, 2025
Orchestra Hall
Explore how music connects us to the animal kingdom! Featuring film snippets from the Minnesota Zoo originally filmed as part of our 2021 Young People’s Concert, Musical Menagerie, this program pounces, swoops and dives into music inspired by Earth’s many creatures. From galloping horses to charming birdsong, this program will take you to animal habitats around the world.
The concert curriculum for this program will focus on the connection between music and animals, including the depiction of birdsong, call and response, and animal movements in classical music.
A Few Things to Know
- Prepare for the concert with a curriculum available for download approximately six weeks before your trip to Orchestra Hall.
- Tickets can be reserved in advance with no payment due until 4 weeks before the concert; check the "bill me later" option in your cart.
- Explore more info about our Young People's Concerts, including bus subsidies and concert curriculum preparation materials.
Minnesota Orchestra
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. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his second season as music director.
Accessibility Services
- ASL Interpretation
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Large-Print Programs
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
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