SHIRA SAMUELS-SHRAGG conductor

JOHN WILLIAMS Jurassic Park Theme
COPLAND Appalachian Spring (excerpt)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, IV. Allegro – Thunder, Storm
TRADITIONAL Flowers in Spring (Traditional Chinese Song)
MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture (excerpt)
RAVEL Fairy Garden from Mother Goose Suite
GIACCHINO Zootopia

The MyDSO concert is specially designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum and with developmental disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers. The concert lasts about an hour, without intermission, and will feature musical arrangements to accommodate the needs of people with acute sensitivities. This year’s MyDSO concert will be in celebration of Earth Day and is reflected in the program’s theme and music selection.

With pre-concert activities starting at 1:00pm including an instrument petting zoo and resources for family, this sensory-friendly concert designed for music lovers of all ages and abilities.

What makes this concert sensory-friendly?

• Adjusted lighting and sound levels
• Flexible seating and movement-friendly space
• Judgement-free environment where all are welcome
• Quiet space available
• Earplugs, eye masks and fidgets are available
• Pre-concert resources and activities for the whole family