Instrument Petting Zoo 2016

Stony Brook University has this interactive program for kids 3-5 years old called "Instrument Petting Zoo." While I was in Richmond, Kevin took James. (Miranda was also there but strictly in an observational capacity.) James could listen and play real instruments from an orchestra.

Stony Brook University Music students demonstrated how each instrument works and then James was able to touch and play some of the instruments.  He was able to slide a trombone, blow through a recorder and wave their arms to make sounds on a Theremin. James and Miranda both got a  kazoo as a gift to keep.

James playing the recorder.

James playing the guitar

Video of James playing the guitar!

Video of James waving his arms to make sounds on a Theremin