My 6 year old loves the Trans-siberian Orchestra, would it be inapporpriate to take him to a conert this year?

Question

Like I said, he loves the music he hears on the radio, but, is the concert going to be too much for such a young child? Has anyone else taken younger children to a TSO concert?

Answer 1

If you take your kids to TSO can I be your kid too??

Seriously though, take him. I remember Big Important Things from when I was 6 and if he loves them that much he will be enthralled. They didn't have any content that wouldn't be appropriate when I saw them and for me seeing them just makes the whole Christmas season.

Answer 2

This all depends on two factors:

1) How long is the concert?
2) How long is your son's attention span.

I fully support introducing children to the arts as soon as possible. But attending an orchestra concert will be more difficult for your child than listening to it at home. At home, the child has other sensory stimulation. He can play with his blocks or eat his meal. At the orchestra, however, he will have to sit still for a long period of time. Nothing is going on for him to watch. (Or, rather, for the first five minutes he will enjoy watching the musicians, after that he won't be as interested in the visual part of the concert. If he is able sit still that long, I'd say go for it.

If you choose to bring him, also bring along a few coloring books and crayons. That way he will have something non-distruptive to do while he listens.

Kudos to you, by the way, for introducing your son to the arts. That's a great step.

Answer 3

If Transiberian Orchestra is innappropriate for children, then you can call me the worst parent on the planet. No, it's not innappropriate. I'm glad to hear that your son loves TSO, hopely he would consider becoming a musician.

(he should play trombone, if nothing else but that's just me talking)

I hope you have a good time at the concert.

Answer 4

You might try having him watch an entire concert on video first. My only concern would be his attention span, I mean he is only 6 and might not be able to sit still that long:). You might try some of the free outdoor concerts as well to see if he is over whelmed or not. For little ones, seeing the LIVE instruments can be a bit much. Mine loved the outdoor concerts and my oldest especially loved the huge kettle drums....he said they made his hair dance!
But inappropriate? Never. Exposure to the 'finer' arts will broaden his intellect, rock on Mom.

Answer 5

at the montessori school where me kids go they take a trip every year to an orchestra. All th elem kids grade 1-9 and the little ones love it. The TSO is even better for kids then just a reg. old orchestra.

Answer 6

inappropriate? absolutely not! If he likes TSO, by all means take him! an appreciation for such music is a wonderful thing, to be encouraged in any way possible! Can I go too?

Answer 7

Yeah, each and every year in teh section the position i stay they arrive and do a live performance round Christmas time. I went once and loved it. the outcomes are tremendous (lighting fixtures fixtures, hearth capturing) and the music absolutely did not disapoint. My well known music wast he iciness wizard one or their version of Carol of the Bells

Answer 8

It is definitely not inappropriate to expose young children to art. The earlier you start the sooner they will develop an appreciation of music, or any other form of art for that matter. Go right ahead, and I hope he enjoys it.

Answer 9

buy the cheap seats.... towards the "exit" just to be safe. I'm sure he'll be fine though! it's wonderful that you are letting him explore and experience such fine culture. it's so rare these days to find children with true sophistication!

Answer 10

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