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Playful Music Series (Concerts #1 and #2 at The Strong National Museum of Play)

Celebrate the shared power of play and music

Playful Music is a new project produced by fivebyfive in collaboration with The Strong National Museum of Play and The Rochester Public Library designed to inspire all through the power of play. It includes the commissioning of new musical works inspired by toys from the National Toy Hall of Fame and the presentation of four public performances along with uniquely engaging interactive activities.


Featuring music by Olivia Kieffer, Emer Kinsella, Logan Rutledge, Shannon Sea and Andersen Viana
noon - general audiences 
1pm - sensory friendly program*
Free admission with museum entrance 
(One Manhattan Square, Rochester NY 14607)

Music educator Terry Fonda Smith with bubble maker!

fivebyfive Fall 2021 intern Joella Becker with Artistic Director and flutist Laura Lentz

*All are welcome to attend; programs have been designed for audiences with special sensory, developmental, or physical needs.

with guest guitarist Ken Luk

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