Tickle the Strings ... an instrument petting zoo!
A first for Brentwood, the Tickle the Strings program hosted by the Brentwood Library on June 25 was a noisy HIT! There were about 65 in attendance plus about 28 volunteers who demonstrated and assisted the attendees as they moved about freely to "sample" the different instruments available. Instruments on display included string instruments and a variety of band instruments. Children and their adults alike enjoyed the opportunity to attempt playing multiple instruments with the help of knowledgeable volunteers.
This program is a definite candidate to repeat next summer and you won't want to miss it!
The event began with a short performance by the Williamson County Beginner Reading Orchestra; conducted by Williamson County Junior Orchestra member McKenzie Fetters.
These students are all enrolled in Williamson County Youth Orchestra (WCYO) programming. The beginners have been playing the violin, viola, cello, and string bass anywhere from 5-8 months. They did a beautiful job playing for their peers in attendance. Following their performance, McKenzie Fetters along with her sister, McKayla Fetters, performed a pop duet and then demonstrated a few classical measures that required more advanced skills. Other volunteers from the WCYO, Symphony, Music & Arts, and Shuff's followed on with demonstrations on each of their instruments. At the conclusion of the demonstrations the attendees were invited to move about and try things out for themselves. Needless to say things got very noisy at this point ... a good sign!
This event was a collaborative effort of the Brentwood Library, Nashville Symphony, Music & Arts, Shuff's Music and the Williamson County Youth Orchestra. The Library provided the venue; the others provided the instruments and volunteers. Thank you to all who participated and attended. See you next summer!
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