Mr. T. Explores the Back Row of the VSORalph Thomas, of Arlington, has worn many hats for the VSO over the years. He has played second harp in the full orchestra, his bassoon quartet “The Bassooniacs” wowed the crowd at a fundraiser in Newport recently, he has served as volunteer coordinator at summer concerts, he’s been a regional trustee, he has booked wedding and special event ensembles for us, and for many years he was our Musical Petting Zoo Zookeeper. These days, sporting a tailcoat over bright yellow pants and mis-matched sneakers, he is…Mr. T.!
Mr. T. is the mastermind behind a new SymphonyKids offering. Two years ago we realized a longtime goal of presenting family concerts, but felt that our educational outreach program was still lacking a focus on the very youngest budding music lovers, the 0-5 age group. Working with Education Coordinator Eleanor Long, Ralph designed a program for the pre-school set which incorporates story-telling and a very basic introduction to the orchestra. He plays an eclectic quartet of instruments most often found towards the back of the orchestra: the tuba, the harp, the bassoon, and the triangle.
For more information about Mr. T., please contact Ralph directly. And remember what they say, “The first three years last forever!”
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