Introduce the next generation to the joy of live music at this fun, family-friendly concert designed for children and the adults who love sharing new experiences with them. Featuring musicians from Stratus Chamber Orchestra set to perform Peter and the Wolf, this interactive program brings the story’s memorable characters to life while helping young listeners discover how music can tell a story. Whether it’s a child’s first concert or a family tradition, this event is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and enjoyable for all ages.
This performance will be narrated and co-hosted by CPR Classical host Kabin Thomas.
Join us before the concert to get hands-on with an instrument petting zoo and crafts.
Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev (25 minutes)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (10 minutes)
Selections from Carnival of the Animals - Camille Saint-Saëns (10 minutes)
The Banks of Green Willow - George Butterworth
Augustana Arts is an independent nonprofit organization and is not affiliated with the host venue or any religious organization.
Kabin Thomas joined CPR Classical in 2022 as an on-air host. Learn more about Kabin in this episode of Colorado Matters.
Professional background:
Kabin Thomas joined CPR Classical with decades of experience as a tuba player, actor and professor of classical music. For 11 years, he taught classical music to students at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. During that time he was also the narrator and host of the Emmy Award-winning documentary, “The Sound of Dreams,” about the Hot Springs Music Festival.
Kabin was a substitute tuba player with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for 14 years. He and his wife currently perform a show called, “Peace, Love, and TubaStanding,” which uses storytelling and music to tell a powerful story about love and courage amid racial tensions and fear.
Kabin served his country as a U.S. Marine and as a musician/sailor at the U.S. Naval Academy.