Concerts for Kids

Giraffes Can’t Dance

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 30 minutes

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:15am Get Tickets Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00pm Get Tickets

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Program

Kevin McBeth, conductor

Traditional, arr. Adam Maness When the Saints Go Marching In
Camille Saint-Saëns Excerpts from Carnival of the Animals

Experience Guide

About this Concert

Most enjoyed by ages 3-6

Giraffes can’t dance…yet. Learn and grow with Gerald the Giraffe as he overcomes challenges, discovers his talents, and finds music that inspires him to dance. The SLSO brings Gerald’s heartwarming journey to life with a playful performance where kids are invited to make music and find their own beat. Based on the book Giraffes Can’t Dance, written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this interactive performance is perfect for little listeners with big imaginations.

Pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience.

Concerts For Kids are inclusive of people with sensory differences. Accommodations will be provided so that everyone may enjoy the experience of live orchestral music. Learn more about the available accommodations on the Plan Your Visit page and access the Experience Guide to prepare for your visit.

Artists

Meet the people that make the music.

Kevin McBeth

Conductor

Musicians of the SLSO

Special Thanks

Created in partnership with COCA.

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Learn and grow with Gerald the Giraffe as he finds music that inspires him in this interactive performance perfect for little listeners with big imaginations.

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