Orchestra Programs

Through orchestral performances, I have the great privilege of blending my talents in both storytelling and music. My repertoire ranges from recent compositions to old favorites and the classics, and I bring a unique style of animation and vitality to my tales which often accompany great orchestral presentations.

The best-known narrative works I perform are Mr. Smith's Composition, Playing with Style, Peter and the Wolf, Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, and Night on Bald Mountain.

I have also developed a series of one-hour family concert programs, embracing many of the best-known classical and popular compositions:

The Celebrated Case of the Storybook People versus the Wolf
In this delightful tale, young Peter makes a surprising appearance and tells that old story his own way! Naturally, musical accompaniment includes the popular Prokoifiev composition, along with Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee, Rossini's William Tall Overture, Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette, and Mozart's Symphony No. 35 Finale.

A Tuneful Afternoon
Actually a middle-of-the-night soiree, this happy excursion features music from old cartoons, plenty of audience participation, and a fun-filled presentation of Dance of the Hours -- loosely designed around the music of Ponchielli -- with volunteers from the audience miming the orchestra on cleaning utensils!

Merriweather's Mailbox
This marvelous Valentine's Day Special brings the audience into Merriweather's attic, full of memories and madness. A truly fascinating concert, it swirls with the music of Leroy Anderson and features a happy introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.

Merriweather's Attic
Featured as a Mother's Day Special by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, this wonder-filled presentation includes The Kitchen Concerto, written for a baker's dozen instruments and a variety of pots, pans, and kitchen appliances -- all to the first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nacht Musik.

As a skilled designer of family musical entertainment, I can tailor a program to suit your specific audience, its taste, and its expectations. I draw on my unique range of orchestral repertoire to bring an exceptional measure of talent and creativity to well-known musical selections, delighting audiences of all ages.

Please contact me to arrange an orchestra program:
     Phone: (585) 727-0700
     E-Mail: Jay@jaystetzer.com