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Austin Symphony Presents Halloween Treats at Long Center That Will Send Chills and Trills!

September 8, 2008
  • Who: The Austin Symphony Orchestra
  • What: Halloween Children's Concert
  • When: Sunday, October 5, 2008 - 2:00pm
  • Where: Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
  • Cost: $8 for Children, $12 for Adults
  • Contact: Don Hill, Director of Public Relations - 476-6064 x 213

For Immediate Release:

Season Sponsors: JPMorganChase & Four Seasons Residences
Concert Sponsors: Bank of America, The Stanford Group & The Topfer Family Foundation
Media Sponsors: Time Warner Cable/News 8 Austin, Austin American-Statesman and Majic 95.5 FM

What Austin tradition is creepy and crawly, yet not too spooky for the little ones (and still exciting and enlightening for the whole family)? It’s fun-filled and educational, with classical music that will leave you shakin’ in your boots: The Austin Symphony presents its annual Halloween Children’s Concert, sponsored by Bank of America, The Stanford Group and The Topfer Family Foundation. Performances this year will move from the Paramount Theatre to the new Long Center’s Dell Hall on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. This concert is a wonderful chance for you to introduce your children to the wonders of live orchestral music and also a great opportunity to wear costumes and have tons of fun.

The concert will feature Peter and the Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood, as well as Halloween favorites that will delight young audiences. Children will also be introduced to various instruments in the orchestra and learn about the music being performed. With surprising special effects and classical favorites, families will never want to leave! Although the program is designed mainly for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10, the atmosphere will spark excitement and imagination in listeners of all ages when stepping through the front door. Kids and their families are also invited to wear their costumes to the concert.

Youngsters can prepare for the concerts with special story hours held at BookPeople on N. Lamar. Story hour dates are September 24th and October 4th. Contact BookPeople for more information on times.

Tickets for the Halloween Children’s Concert are $8 for children and $12 for adults. Tickets are available through the ASO Box Office 1101 Red River @ 11th St., 476-6064 or online at http://www.austinsymphony.org.