Bringing Education to Life With Music at Your Library is back again this year at the El Dorado County Library in Placerville. The Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra will offer a series of free programs.
Musicians on the Move offers an up-close and personal look at the life and experiences of a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Hear selected pieces and learn what it takes to become a professional musician.
On Tuesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. is Julian Dixon, principal tuba of the orchestra.
On Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m. is Elizabeth Coronata, flute.
On Tuesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. is Susan Lamb Cook, assistant principal cello.
On Thursday, April 26 at 4 p.m. is Tom Derthick, principal bass of the orchestra.
The series will end with a Youth Concert, “Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-Saens performed by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra’s Wolf-Gang on Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the main library in Placerville.
The library personnel invites everyone to come and join in a fun and to enjoy colorful musical exhibit featuring the sounds of exotic and fanciful animals.
Listen as the music of Camille Saint-Saens brings the animals to life right before your eyes.
This series of programs is funded by the Friends of the Library and the El Dorado Community Foundation.
For more information contact, Jan Robbins, Children’s Librarian, at jan.robbins@eldoradolibrary.org or call 530-621-5547.