orKIDStra: Family SPOOKtacular

Jason Seber, conductor

Join us for the brand new series, orKIDStra, a free concert series perfect for families and music lovers of all ages. This October, enjoy a SPOOKtacular afternoon of fun and music at Paristown Hall! Conductor Jason Seber leads the Louisville Orchestra in a family-friendly program perfect for the Halloween season. Enjoy thrilling and magical pieces from your favorite films and classical works, featuring selections from Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, Star Wars, and more. Costumes are encouraged for the costume parade during this enchanting and spine-tingling concert experience. Tickets are free, but registration is required. Click below to reserve yours today.

Pre-concert activities include leaf rubbings with crayons and plastic leaves, pumpkin shaker crafts, and beat boards with manipulatives to make your own fall music pattern which you’ll be able to play with the pumpkin shakers.

Program

John Williams’ Selections

Experience the magic and adventure of John Williams’ iconic scores, including “Harry’s Wondrous World” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and “Yoda’s Theme” from Star Wars. These beloved pieces will transport you to the worlds of wizards and galaxies far, far away.

Humperdinck’s “Hexenritt” (Witches’ Ride) from Hansel und Gretel 

Experience the wild and whimsical ride of the witches from this beloved fairy tale opera. It’s a delightful and spooky piece that’s sure to captivate young audiences.

John Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon

This adventurous and heartwarming score, arranged by O’Loughlin, brings the fantastical world of dragons and vikings to life, captivating audiences with its soaring themes.

Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain

Dive into the dark and dramatic with this orchestral classic, famously featured in Disney’s Fantasia. The evocative music paints a vivid picture of a witches’ sabbath on Bald Mountain.

Gounod’s Funeral March of the Marionette

Best known as the theme for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, this quirky and charming piece is perfect for the Halloween season.

Stravinsky’s “Danse infernale” from The Firebird Suite

Feel the fiery energy of Stravinsky’s music in this intense and powerful dance from The Firebird Suite.

Michael Giacchino’s Suite from Coco

Celebrate family and memory with this suite from Coco, featuring the colorful and vibrant music of the Land of the Dead.

About orKIDStra

The Louisville Orchestra’s orKIDStra series is designed to introduce young audiences to the joys of live orchestral music. These family-friendly concerts feature engaging programs, interactive elements, and themes that spark the imagination. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Deloitte, orKIDStra concerts are free to attend. Perfect for children and parents alike, orKIDStra concerts are a wonderful way to experience the magic of music together.

Special thanks to our series sponsor,