Join EBR Schools’ Talented Music for a musical performance at the Main Library at Goodwood on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. Students from Glasgow Middle School’s and Baton Rouge Magnet High School’s Talented Woodwind Ensembles will entertain with music from Brave, “Kingdom Dance” from Tangled, “Simple Gifts,” Chaconne and Intermezzo from Holst’s “First Suite in E-Flat,” plus assorted other piano, violin, and woodwind solos.
Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection. Books & Music is celebrating this carnival season by placing a spotlight on “When the Saints Go Marching in,” a traditional spiritual that you are very likely to hear during February in Louisiana. You might also hear it at a New Orleans Saints football game. Brass bands in parades often play this melody. Come see Ashley Bryan’s beautiful illustrations in the book Let It Shine. Also, play a partner song game, meet a professional musician, and practice solfege syllables and hand signs. What are those? Come and fi nd out!! See below for opportunities to attend this fun program! All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Saturday, February 24 at 11 a.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch
Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection. Books & Music is celebrating this carnival season by placing a spotlight on “When the Saints Go Marching in,” a traditional spiritual that you are very likely to hear during February in Louisiana. You might also hear it at a New Orleans Saints football game. Brass bands in parades often play this melody. Come see Ashley Bryan’s beautiful illustrations in the book Let It Shine. Also, play a partner song game, meet a professional musician, and practice solfege syllables and hand signs. What are those? Come and find out!! See below for opportunities to attend this fun program! All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required.
Saturday, February 10 at 11 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood To register, call 231-3760.
Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music
education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection. Books & Music is celebrating this carnival season by placing a spotlight on “When the Saints Go Marching in,” a traditional spiritual that you are very likely to hear during February in Louisiana. You might also hear it at a New Orleans Saints football game. Brass bands in parades often play this melody. Come see Ashley Bryan’s beautiful illustrations in the book Let It Shine. Also, play a partner song game, meet a professional musician, and practice solfege syllables and hand signs. What are those? Come and find out!! See below for opportunities to attend this fun program! All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Saturday, February 3 at 11 a.m. – Zachary Branch
To register, call 658-1860
Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection. Have you ever created a song? Some songs have such powerful messages that they become famous. In the year 1900, in a segregated school in Florida, 500 African American children sang a new song to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. It was called “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Today, we know it as the Black National Anthem. Come to the library and learn about the two brothers who wrote the words and music. Sing along with illustrated books and study the beautiful poetry! Create your own moves! As an added bonus, we will do the “Rhythm Stick Dance” with some percussion instruments. See below for opportunities to attend this fun program! All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Madam Dulcimer and Lady Chops are teaming up to bring lively holiday music to the Library! Join us for this exciting concert that will entertain the whole family! Madam Dulcimer (Amanda Roberts) is a renowned musician who won the 2017 National Hammer Dulcimer Championship. The hammered dulcimer is a percussion instrument with 111 strings and is struck with handheld hammers. It is quite the treat to hear one in person! She will be accompanied by percussionist Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) of the Off-Broadway show STOMP. The duo recently performed at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival, and the Library is pleased to host them for the holidays! See below for opportunities to attend. Registration is required. To register, please call the Library location directly.
Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch Library
Saturday, December 16 at 3 p.m. – Main Library at Goodwood
Sunday, December 17 at 3 p.m. – Central Branch Library
Monday, December 18 at 10 a.m. – Delmont Gardens Branch Library
Monday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. – Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library
Monday, December 18 at 6 p.m. – Fairwood Branch Library
Tuesday, December 19 at 10 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood
Tuesday, December 19 at 2:30 p.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch Library
Wednesday, December 20 at 10 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
Wednesday, December 20 at 2:30 p.m. – Carver Branch Library
Thursday, December 21 at 10 a.m. – Zachary Branch Library
Thursday, December 21 at 2:30 p.m. – Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library
Friday, December 22 at 10 a.m. – River Center Branch Library
Lady Chops will visit three Library branches to celebrate the season with her exciting holiday program, Here Comes the Bells, So Many Bells! You’ll be rockin’ the holiday hits during her high-energy, interactive one-woman drumming show for all ages. Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) has performed with the Off-Broadway show STOMP and at the 2023 New Orleans jazz festival. Join us as we ring in the season with fun, festive music for the whole family! See below for opportunities to attend. Registration is required. To register, please call the Library branch directly.
Join the Manship Theatre on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. for The Dailey and Vincent Christmas Show. The Dailey and Vincent Christmas Show is a heartwarming holiday musical event that showcases the talents of James Dailey and Darrin Vincent, renowned bluegrass and country musicians. Through their exceptional vocal harmonies, instrumental prowess, and festive repertoire, the duo brings the spirit of Christmas to life. Purchase your tickets here.
Join the Baton Rouge Concert Band for their annual Christmas Concert at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 401 Main St., on John Pastorek will emcee and present the timeless story of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with accompaniment from the band. Also enjoy traditional music like “Gesu Bambino,” the best Santa songs, medleys of familiar Christmas tunes and carols, and even the story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The band will end the night with their usual finale, Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Celebrate the holiday season with us!
Come hear the students of EBR School’s Talented Music Program, led by Dr. YongHao Pan and Dr. Kimberly Costanza, as they perform their Winter Concert at the Main Library at Goodwood on Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m. Enjoy pieces such as “Prelude” from Bach Cello Suite, No. 1; String Symphony No. 10 in B minor by Felix Mendelssohn; music selection from “Messiah,” HWV 56 by George Frideric Handel; and more!
