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Two curious explorers enter a world made of string! Created especially for babies and toddlers, this engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design.

Go on a magical journey through the Land of Percussion to see and hear different percussion instruments with D.C.-based musician Uncle Devin. Through this interactive musical experience, kids and their families will discover the history of percussion and move to the beat of funky drums, Go-Go, and more.

The opening concert of the Sounds of US immersive new music festival showcases young talent. To be a musician, one must first begin the journey. Support students in the early stages of their music pursuits in a program featuring world premiere works by Linda May Han Oh, Anthony Cheung, Hilary Purrington, and more, performed by students of the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship.

See the growth of young musicians in the second concert of the Sounds of US immersive new music festival. A musician’s journey continues to thrive if one believes. Be inspired by rising generations in a program featuring world premiere works by Alyssa Weinberg, Trevor Weston, and composition students of The Juilliard School’s Pre-College program, performed by Weston Sprott, Javier Gándara, and Juilliard Pre-College students.

Watch as graduates and current college students realize their dreams in the third concert of the Sounds of US immersive new music festival. Talent blossoms through study, practice, and perseverance as one becomes a musician. Cheer on future music leaders in a program featuring world premiere works by David Ludwig, Nina C. Young, and more, performed by students of The Juilliard School.

Celebrate today’s music leaders in the final concert of the Sounds of US immersive new music festival. The last step in realizing one’s music dream is waking up each day to be a musician. Hear diverse voices in the field today in a program featuring world premiere works by Jonathan Bailey Holland, Carlos Simon, and Vijay Iyer, performed by Jennifer Koh and some of today’s top professional artists.

The whole farmyard is getting ready for a hoedown—but it needs your help! Presented in collaboration with Teller Productions and developed specifically for toddlers, this immersive show features puppets, storytellers, and a string quartet from the National Symphony Orchestra.

Third Coast Percussion has distinguished itself through energetic and unexpected musical experiences that “push percussion in new directions” (NPR) and create “an inspirational sense of fun and curiosity” (Minnesota Star-Tribune).

Electronic indie band Balún differentiates itself through genre-morphing explorations and experimental creativity with its “dreambow” sound, echoing inspiration from reggaeton’s “dembow” pulse and dream pop.