June 14, 2006 -

Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales of Canada have announced the lineup for the 2006-2007 series of Kinderconcerts, a four-part Sunday series (November 19, February 4, April 1 and June 10) designed to introduce young children to the magic of music and rhythm in a variety of forms. There is so much demand for this series that the English concerts have doubled and will now offer one for 3 to 6 year olds at 11:00 and one at 13:30 for 5 to 8 year olds. The French concerts are at 15:00 for 5 to 8 year olds. Kinderconcerts take place in the intimate setting of the Panorama Room. Bring cushions for the kids! Seating is on the floor.

Sunday, November 19, 2006
SKARAZULA
Steve Grenier, François Rainville, François Perron - playing everything from medieval fiddle to Irish flute, tromba marina and even an oud!

Come on an adventure to medieval Europe with the members of Skarazula! Travel with them along the roads of France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, the countries of Eastern Europe… You’ll hear songs in many different languages and discover some rather peculiar instruments. A musical voyage to delight young and old alike.

Sunday, February 4, 2007
A CELLO FOR CHELSEA
Written, composed, arranged and performed by Margaret Munro Tobolowska (cellist with the NAC Orchestra)

When Chelsea, a shy young girl with a vivid imagination, meets Chester the Cello, she discovers her musical talent—and her love of the cello! Enjoy the sound of this wonderful instrument as you accompany Margaret, Chelsea and Chester on their inspirational journey. A musical story for the young and the young at heart!

There will be a separate performance In French on this date:
LE MUSICIEN DES GLACES
Julie Béchard, vibraphone and drums; Michel Viau, marimba and snare drum

Little Elsie is sick. Her dolls, Marguerite and Gascon, brave the cold and set out on a mission to find the magic remedy – a magic song. They travel land and sea, from an Inuit village to an ice castle. Will they succeed in charming the fire-breathing Dragneige and find the cure in time to save Elsie?

Sunday, April 1, 2007
I TROMBONI
Jim Tranquilla, Neal Bennett, Kenneth Pearce, Greg Passmore, Volkan Mutaf – trombone

Do you know the many sounds a trombone can make? Did you know that music can paint a picture as well as tell a story? With the I Tromboni Quintet, you’ll discover a whole range of musical styles and genres: jazz, pop, world, chamber and orchestra music. Don’t miss this magical visit to the world of brass!

Sunday, June 10, 2007
LE DIXIEBAND: A JOURNEY TO DIXIELAND
Luc Bouchard, banjo; Aron Doyle, trumpet; Bruno Lamarche, clarinet; Jean Sabourin, sousaphone; Jeffery Simons, drums; Richard Turcotte, trombone; with Marielle Grenier, performer/singer

Le Dixieband brings electrifying new vitality to the redhot strains and hard-driving rhythms of traditional New Orleans jazz. In song, dance and dream, a lively old lady called Miss New Orleans recalls her marvellous memories of the Blues, the Charleston, the Shimmy and the Scat. A magical, rhythmic show that will educate and enchant the whole family!

Subscription for all 4 Kinderconcerts:
Adult subscription $38; Child subscription $19
Family Pass subscription (valid for any combination of four adults and children) $96

To subscribe call (613) 947-7000, ext. 620, or visit the NAC Subscription Office, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 21:00 through June 30; after July 2: Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00.

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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications,
National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335
jmorris@nac-cna.ca