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| Going To Hear Live Music |
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Young children love listening to live music and
there are few better ways to introduce them to the pleasure of music
of all kinds. But they can be easily bored. They like to move about
to music, and may not be comfortable squeezed into a seat for too
long. Don't try Wagner's Ring Cycle first time. Open-air events
like local festivals, street musicians, or folk dancers are ideal.
Many orchestras and other organisations run special musical events
for children and young people. The London Symphony Orchestra has its Pizzicato programme, Music for Youth has its own Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in the Autumn, while MusicinScotland.com features a wealth of folk events that welcome children. As the children get older their concentration will develop and they will be able to take in a whole concert or show.
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If you do feel you child is ready for a sit-down performance, get the best seats you can afford and encourage a sense of occasion. It's hard to have a fulfilling musical experience when you're stuck behind a pillar or are a long way from the musicians. |
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| Richard Frostick, Music Teacher |
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- Check your local paper, library, or BBC website for programmes and events for young children, especially at Christmas
- Young children get bored easily, so look for open-air or foyer events where your child can move about, sing along, and leave when they want to
- Young children like all kinds of music
- Share your own enthusiasm for music
- If you do feel your child is ready for a sit-down performance, make it a treat
- Keep your ears open for tips from other parents about musical events their children have enjoyed
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| Every child is unique and develops at their own pace. The information in BBC Parents' Music Room is for information and guidance only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice. |
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