Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra To Present 'Give Me Space" On March 26

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra on Friday announced it will host its annual Young Person's Concert — "Give Me Space" — on Sunday, March 26 on the University of Alabama campus.

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The event, hosted at Moody Concert Hall, will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature student dancers from the Tuscaloosa Fine Arts Academy at Bryant High School, along with student artists from The Alberta School for the Performing Arts.

"Give Me Space is an opportunity for children and their families to explore the mysteries of the universe through music, dance, and art," TSO Executive Director Natassia Perrine said. "We're thrilled to showcase the creative talents of students from our community, and to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in young audiences."

What's more, TSO flutist, music educator, and Birmingham radio personality Kim Felder-Scott will be the narrator tasked with guiding the audience through the galaxy.

The music and narration will be composed by TSO Principal Tubist Kenyon Wilson and is designed specifically for children and their families. The goal of the performance is to showcase the joy of the symphony in a way that is accessible and engaging for young audiences.

The student dancers from the Tuscaloosa Fine Arts Academy will also take the stage, while student visual artists from The Alberta School for the Performing Arts — overseen by dance educator Celeste Crawford and art educators Mitchell Jones and Abel Phillips — will create an outer space art gallery for audience members to enjoy on their way in and out of the concert hall.

At the conclusion of the concert, children in attendance will have the opportunity to make a rocket ship craft and enjoy a snack in the Choral Opera Room, which will be provided by the Tuscaloosa Symphony Guild.

Students can attend the event at no cost, while adult tickets are $30 and can be purchased with free student tickets by calling (205) 752-5515, so the seats can be reserved together.

The TSO Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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