Family-Friendly Cushion Concerts Offered by PYP’s Young String Ensemble

Posted on March 2, 2017

Family-Friendly Cushion Concerts Offered by Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Young String Ensemble

Portland Youth Philharmonic’s youngest ensemble presents their annual, family-friendly Cushion Concerts for children 2 to 8 years old. PYP’s Young String Ensemble will present an interactive musical adventure for the whole family on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the World Forestry Center with two performances to choose from: 12:30 and 2:30 PM. The 45-minute concerts, sponsored by PDX Parent, will be conducted by Inés Voglar Belgique, the Oregon Symphony’s Assistant Principal Second Violin.

“Bring a cushion or a blanket…or both!” advises Voglar Belgique, who has conducted YSE for the past two years. “These performances are super fun in a very casual and comfortable setting, where kids may be inspired by very dedicated young musicians performing a wide array of music.”

Parents are invited to bring their little ones (recommended ages 2-8) and their own cushions and blankets for floor seating to enjoy PYP’s Young String Ensemble. Families can arrive a half-hour before each performance to walk their children through PYP’s Instrument Petting Zoo, presented by Kennedy Violins. Here, children may try violins, cellos, and other instruments in the string family, while having the opportunity to meet and interact with older Portland Youth Philharmonic musicians.

Tickets start at just $5 for children and students (elementary – grad school). Adult tickets start at $8, and can be purchased at the door, by clicking here, or by calling the PYP office at 503.223.5939 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).