WQXR brings its Classical Kids Fair to NJPAC. Kids can take part in an Instrument Discovery Zone, music-making workshops, crafts, cupcake decorating, a Chinese Dragon Dance and more.

Activities:

• Live performances by Keys 2 Success, New Jersey Symphony Chambers Players, Nimbus Dance and Paterson Music Project.
• An Instrument Discovery Zone - see, touch and try musical instruments provided by New Jersey Symphony and Keys 2 Success
• Arts & crafts - musical craft stations including decorating egg shaker maracas led by Girl Scouts Hearts of New Jersey, Paterson Music Project and STEAM URBAN
• Music-making workshops: - "Cool Conductors" - participants create their own conducting batons and learn how to conduct different beat patterns with NJ Symphony musicians -
  • Exploration of sound, pitch and resonance of everyday objects inside Girl Scouts Hearts of New Jersey’s mobile classroom 
  • Beat Making Workshop by Grounded Music Education 
  • Drum Circle by Paterson Music Project
• Classical Cupcake Carriage — decorate classical-themed cookies with a pro baker in the Cupcake Carriage mobile baking truck; also take home a mini cupcake while supplies last
• Dress Up Like a Composer — have fun at the photo station with composer props and costumes
• Chinese dragon dance — interact with the Nai Ni Chen Dance Company dragon, as seen in the company’s dance performances

Reservations are recommended but not required.