Sensory Friendly OPEN REHEARSAL - 10am-12pm

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Our Open Rehearsal is an opportunity to hear Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra in an judgment-free, come-as-you-are environment.

Guests are encouraged to move, listen, and experience the music in whatever way feels best.

 

What to Expect? Relaxed Environment: Lights will remain up while musicians are rehearsing for the afternoon concert.

Guests are free to move, enter, or exit as needed. There is no strobe lighting or flashing effects.

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Sensory and Sound Awareness Supports:

Guests are welcome to bring headphones, sensory tools, quiet electronic devices and their own comfort items if desired.

Orchestral music can exceed 100 decibels and there are fast tempo and volume changes.

Bring any of your favorite snacks to enjoy. Water bottles with caps are welcome.

Our goal is to make sure everyone can experience the music in the way that feels most comfortable.

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No Tickets Needed for this Open Rehearsal but we do appreciate if you can RSVP to orchestra@whidbey.com

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INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO - 1pm-2pm

Our super popular Instrument Petting Zoo is back!  Here's your chance to get up close to the instruments of the orchestra.  Musicians from Saratoga Orchestra will be on hand with instruments to ​try out. From Flute to Tuba, Violin to Double Bass and lots of Percussion Instruments to play.  

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A VERY MERRY WHIDBEY CHRISTMAS - 2:30pm

Our annual Christmas concert featuring traditional Holiday music and contemporary 

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PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: 

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Christmas at the Movies - arr. Krogstad

Miracle On 34th Street • The Polar Express • Somewhere In My Memory

• Making Christmas • Where Are You Christmas?

 

Music from Disney’s  "Frozen" 

 

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Arr. Larry Moore 

 

The Christmas Song - Robert Wells and Mel Tormé 

 

A Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - arr. Chip Davis

Silent Night • Wassail, Wassail • Greensleeves

 

AND MUSIC WITH SPECIAL GUESTS​

HANDSOME & GRETYL

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