Kids at the Farquhar Series
Kids at the Farquhar features three concerts sure to educate and entertain the whole family!
Tickets are just $10 for youth & students and $25 for adults.
THE UNICORN’S BIRTHDAY®
Saturday, October 17, 3:00 pm
Farquhar at UVic
KIMBERLEY-ANN BARTCZAK, conductor
AMANDA LISMAN, narrator
Bob Singleton: “The Unicorn’s Birthday®”
Everyone’s invited to the unicorn’s birthday party! Meet musical penguins, monkeys, ducks, and other whimsical creatures in this interactive concert for young families and sensory-friendly audiences. Composer Bob Singleton—best known for his decade as music director of Barney & Friends—created The Unicorn’s Birthday for the Dallas Symphony, co-commissioned by orchestras across North America. A joyful introduction to the orchestra for all ages.
Not included in subscription purchase discount. Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
M IS FOR MUSIC!
Saturday, February 13, 3:00 pm
Farquhar at UVic
GRANT HARVILLE, conductor
SHAUNA JOHANNESEN, writer / performer
Eight-year-old Sarah T. Murdoch isn’t thrilled about her class trip to the Symphony—no sharks, no climbing wall, not even a frog! But with the help of a conductor and a magical book, she discovers that the orchestra is full of adventure. Through music by Mussorgsky, Barber, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, and John Williams, Sarah learns that symphonic music can move hearts, bodies, and imaginations alike. A fun, participatory concert for children and families.
Not included in subscription purchase discount. Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
THE SCIENCE OF SOUND
Saturday, March 27, 3:00 pm
Farquhar at UVic
MAESTRO JOEY, conductor
BOB McDONALD, host
A symphony makes a giant sound, but did you know it all comes from just four basic actions? Hitting, blowing, stroking, and plucking! Join CBC Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald for a lively afternoon of scientific hijinks the whole family will enjoy. With plenty of audience participation, discover how everyday objects can create music, how those sounds compare to the orchestra, and how you can build your own instruments!
Not included in subscription purchase discount. Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026.