About This Lesson
Clowning Around with the Symphony is a program
designed to draw young students in with a familiar character - a clown - and then introduce them
to some of music’s most important concepts, all while having a load of fun. And when the fun
involves one of the world’s great orchestras playing some of the world’s greatest music, the
experience becomes unforgettable. In the pages of this guide, you will find some wonderful lesson
plans and activities, developed by a team of music education experts, that will further enhance the
concert experience.
