A Unique Event Mixes Music and a Petting Zoo
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Some of the hardworking volunteers for the event, Ruston Ropack, Stacie Lindenbaum, Alicia Fuller, Hope Watts, Minna Decker, Kevin Enriquez are all ready to share music with children and their families.
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The Redlands Symphony at the Memorial Chapel at the University of Redlands. They took children and their famalies on a musical safari through the power of music and imagination.
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Three generations came to enjoy an afternoon of free music. Barbara Bates with granddaughter Audrey Gaze and son Brian Gaze.
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Sitting outside relaxing together as a family and enjoying some snacks provided by Clark's Nutrition and Natural Foods Market. Matt Gragg with Kasen, Janee, and Kallen Gragg.
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Colin Ma enjoys getting a mini music lesson from one of the symphony orchestra members with a smile on his face.
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Logan Yasul tries her hand at the trombone with some help from University of Redland's volunteer, Amanda Weinland.
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Ella Johnson tries out the clarinet as Samuel Rubio looks on. It's a really nice instrument, Rubio says.
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Mera Willis is a little shy, but with some coaxing from Amanda Weinland, she finds the courage to try and play the trombone.
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