This exciting series provided children in our community the chance to continue their music education during the height of the pandemic. Each new video featured an LSO musician sharing their instrument, the exciting world of music, and their experience as a professional musician! 

LSO Kids 

“The Trombone” May 18, 2021
Our tenth episode features LSO’s Principal Trombonist Ava Ordman. Ms. Ordman discusses the trombone, her experience as a young and aspiring musician, and her career as professional trombonist in the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.

“The Bassoon” May 11, 2021
The ninth episode of the series features Ashleigh Lore interviewing LSO Principal Bassoonist Michael Kroth. Mr. Kroth introduces us to the “double-reed” world of the bassoon and all of the fantastic sounds and music it can make. 

"The Bass" May 4, 2021
Episode eight features LSO’s Principal Bassist Ed Fedewa being interviewed by Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore. Mr. Fedewa introduces us to the wonderful world of the double bass, the largest and deepest voiced instrument in the string section, as well as the modern electric bass.

"The Piano" April 27, 2021
Our seventh episode features LSO’s Principal Keyboardist Patrick Johnson being interviewed by our Education and Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore. Mr. Johnson describes his experience learning the piano and his career as a professional musician, while demonstrating the instrument's versatility and it's role in the orchestra.

"The Art of Composing Music: Part 2" April 20, 2021
The season’s sixth episode features our Education and Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore interviewing LSO’s own Composer-In-Residence, Patrick Harlin. Mr. Harlin explains where he draws his musical inspiration and how he incorporates the sounds of nature into his compositions. 

"The Art of Composing Music: Part 1" April 13, 2021
Episode 5 for this season features our Education and Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore interviewing LSO’s own Composer-In-Residence, Patrick Harlin. Through their discussion, Mr. Harlin explains his writing process, where he draws his creative inspiration, and how we can all be composers too. 

“Tuba Time” April 6, 2021
The season’s fourth episode features LSO Principal Tubist Phil Sinder introducing the tuba, explaining its role in the orchestra, and showcasing its beautiful sounds and versatility.

“The Virtuosic Clarinet” March 30, 2021

This week’s episode features our Education and Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore interviewing LSO Principal Clarinetist Guy Yehuda. From Gershwin to Mozart, Mr. Yehuda introduces us to the clarinet, its history and virtuosity, and the beautiful music that it can make!

“The Magnificent Cello” March 23, 2021
This exciting episode of LSO Kids features Lansing Symphony Orchestra musician Stefan Koch introducing the cello, its history, and the beautiful and diverse music that it can make!

“The Percussion Family” March 16, 2021
The first video in our second season of “LSO Kids” features Matthew Beck, Principal Percussionist with LSO, showcasing the instruments in the percussion family.

“The Finale” June 3, 2020
This episode features Lansing Symphony Orchestra musician Neil Mueller demonstrating the trumpet, Holt music educator Jeannette Barnes reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity: #NatureChallenge! From our homes to yours, this is LSO at Home!

“The Incredible Oboe” May 26, 2020
The seventh episode in our series features LSO musician Stephanie Shapiro demonstrating the oboe, Grand Ledge music educator Denise Wilkinson reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home! From our homes to yours, this is LSO at Home!

“The Amazing Violin” May 19, 2020
The fifth episode features Lansing Symphony Orchestra musician Florina Georgia Petrescu demonstrating the violin, Haslett music educator Mallory Voris reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home! From our homes to yours, this is LSO at Home!

“Exploring the Harp” May 12, 2020
Our fourth episode features LSO musician Brittany DeYoung demonstrating the harp, Waverly music educator Scott Brooks reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home! From our homes to yours, this is LSO at Home!

“The Horn, Star Wars, and More!” May 5, 2020
Our fourth episode features LSO musician Corbin Wagner demonstrating the horn, East Lansing music educator Katie Pike reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home! From our homes to yours, this is LSO at Home!

“World of Woodwinds” April 28, 2020
The third episode features LSO musician Kathryn Salo demonstrating the flute and other woodwind instruments, Mason music educator Kari Haines reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home! 

“Exploring the String Family” April 21, 2020
This episode features LSO musician Christine Beamer showcasing the viola, DeWitt music educator Brooke Broughton reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home! 

“World of Percussion”  April 14, 2020
Our first episode features LSO musician Dr. Andrew Spencer showcasing the timpani, Webberville music educator Alex Ellul reading a story, and LSO Education & Outreach Coordinator Ashleigh Lore sharing a fun family activity you can do at home!