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KMFA & ALLY MEDICAL EMERGENCY ROOM PRESENT

FREE SUMMER MIDDAY MUSIC SERIES FOR KIDS & FAMILY

JAZZ SESSIONS WITH ARMSTRONG COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

PRESENTED BY ALLY MEDICAL EMERGENCY ROOM

Tuesday, June 10 at Noon | Draylen Mason Music Studio

KMFA’s Midday Music Series for Kids & Family presented by Ally Medical Emergency Room returns this summer with three free, interactive events designed to introduce young audiences to the joy of classical music. Hosted in the Draylen Mason Music Studio, each program blends live performance with storytelling, visual art, or film to spark curiosity and creativity in children. Open to all ages and especially suited for preschool and elementary-aged kids, the series offers a fun, welcoming way for families to explore music together while school is out.

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🎷Jazz Sessions

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA | 41 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702
In partnership with Armstrong Community Music School

Kick off the summer with a hands-on musical adventure! Jazz Sessions introduces kids to the energetic world of jazz through rhythm, improvisation, and group participation. Led by local musicians Paul Matthews and Anthony Basini, this dynamic performance invites children to sing, clap, and move along while learning the building blocks of jazz. The event also features a special appearance by Shanan Colvin, founder of Music Library Box, who will share her Jazz for Lunch book box—a creative, interactive learning kit that brings jazz to life through storytelling, instruments, and crafts.

FREE with RSVP | 🍪 Cookies & refreshments provided

RSVP FOR FREE

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🎬 Disney’s Fantasia 2000

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA | 41 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702

Bring the family for a magical midday screening of Disney’s Fantasia 2000, where classical music meets dazzling animation. Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of James Levine, this cinematic journey includes spellbinding musical favorites by Beethoven, Gershwin, Elgar, Saint-Saëns, and Stravinsky. From abstract dreamscapes to the return of Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Fantasia 2000 is a visual and musical treat for audiences of all ages.

FREE with RSVP | 🍪 Cookies & refreshments provided

RSVP FOR FREE

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🦇 Summer Stories: Critter City

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA | 41 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702
In partnership with Cover to Cover Ensemble

Close out the summer with an imaginative musical journey through the Texas Hill Country! Critter City is a whimsical, interactive concert that combines storytelling, live music, and visual art to celebrate local wildlife. Led by the vibrant wind quintet Cover to Cover, this one-of-a-kind experience follows Betty Bat and her forest friends through an original tale shaped by audience participation. Kids can color along, sing along, and help guide the story while discovering the sounds of classical music reimagined for young ears.

FREE with RSVP | 🍪 Cookies & refreshments provided

RSVP FOR FREE

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🎟️ All Events Are Free
Space is limited! Reserve your spot today! 

Presented with support from Ally Medical Emergency Room

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 10
• Time: Noon
• Venue: Draylen Mason Music Studio

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free with RSVP

Presenter Details

• Name: KMFA Classical 89.5

KMFA 89.5 is an independent public classical radio station in Austin, TX. Established in 1967, KMFA serves approximately 120,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and From The Butler School, as well as nationally distributed programming from Public Radio International, American Public Media, and National Public Radio.

KMFA supports many regional arts organizations such as the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera, and Texas Performing Arts with on-air and online promotions, co-sponsorships, and interviews with KMFA hosts. The Listen Local initiative broadcasts Austin’s finest classical music performances, making classical music and cultural events available to all. With popular programs like the “Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence” program and its “Kids on Key” campaign, KMFA encourages arts education and supports the Central Texas community.

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