A special program that is “just right” for the MSO’s youngest listeners. Designed for students in grades K4 through 2, these 40-minute programs make connections with the following fields of study:

►Music   ►Social Studies    ►ELA

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FredErick’s Fables

May 15, 20, 21, 2025
10:00 am | Bradley Symphony Center

 

CONCERT DETAILS

Ryan Tani, conductor
First Stage
Michael Abels: Frederick’s Fables

“Frederick”
“The Greentail Mouse”
“Theodore & the Talking Mushroom”
“Alexander & the Wind-Up Mouse”

Join us for a modern musical take on some of the classic tales by beloved children’s author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels synchronizes words and music to tell magical tales and teach life-long lessons. First Stage children’s theater joins the MSO to add their dramatic flair to the story-telling!

 

teacher resource guide & Spotify playlist

The Frederick’s Fables Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.

CONCERT RESOURCES

Visit our Frederick’s Fables Resources page to learn more about composer Michael Abels, author Leo Lionni, the elements of storytelling and to find some fun activity ideas!

lunch space availability

Please contact the MSO Education Department at 414.226.7886 or email at edu@mso.org for pricing information and further reservation details.

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2024 Musical Opposites Teacher Resource Guide and Social Narrative

Download the Musical Opposites Teacher Resource Guide

Download the Musical Opposites Social Narrative

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MUSICAL ZOO

November 5, 2025
10:00 am and 11:45 am | Bradley Symphony Center

November 6, 2025
10:00 am | Bradley Symphony Center

 

CONCERT DETAILS

Ryan Tani, conductor
Danceworks MKE

Daniel Dorff: Three Fun Fables for Orchestra and Narrator
Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals

It’s a zoo in here – no wait – it’s an orchestra! Join the musicians of the MSO and special guests from Danceworks MKE as they impersonate a whole menagerie in Saint-Saëns beloved Carnival of the Animals. Daniel Dorff’s humorous musical interpretation of some of Aesop’s Fables will round out this wildly delightful program.

A Musical Zoo Teacher Resource Guide, Spotify Playlist, and Social Narrative will be available approximately 6 weeks before the first performance.

 

lunch space availability

Please contact the MSO Education Department at 414-226-7886 or email at edu@mso.org for pricing information and further reservation details.