FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS BABY-TODDLER-ELDERLY CONCERT!

Yes! HOHOHO.. like Santa would say... Christmas is about to arrive so... we proudly present our first Christmas concert! And also the last for the year!

What:  babies and toddlers join the elderly of our neighbourhood to enjoy the beautiful live music played by professional musicians. 
Where: PHILADELPHIA  Kinkerstraat 42, Amsterdam

Entrance: FREE 
For who: Specially thought for babies and young toddlers with their (grand)parents. 

When:  Friday 18th at 11.00 (last 30-45 minutes depending on our audience!)
Instruments: Violin (Eduard Marcet), piano with Gerda Scheltes and clarinet with Camille Verhaak. 

Host: Pit

Want to join the concert in any way? Suggest songs? Please let us know in advance by email to get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

Thanks to all for this babies and elderly for coming, for the musicians, producers, locations and the subsidy of our Amsterdam City Hall!

FRIDAY13th NOVEMBER: PIANO AND VIOLIN AT THE BABY & ELDERLY CONCERT

YES! One more concert for the young and old! This time with piano and violin! Are you joining? Hereby the details:

What:  babies and toddlers join the elderly of our neighbourhood to enjoy the beautiful live music played by professional musicians. 

For who: Specially thought for babies and young toddlers with their (grand)parents. 

When: Friday 13th at 11.00 (last 30-45 minutes depending on our audience!)
Instruments: Violin with Eduard Marcet and Piano with Gerda Scheltes.

Where: PHILADELPHIA  Kinkerstraat 42, Amsterdam

Entrance: FREE 

The concerts: As always they will be participative and afterwards the children are welcome to play around with the musical instruments. Having said that, please take care that your children don't begin to play the musical instruments too early... 

Annita, thanks for your lovely fotos!!!

Want to join the concert in any way? Suggest songs? Please let us know in advance by email to get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

Thanks to all for this babies and elderly for coming, for the musicians, producers, locations and the subsidy of our Amsterdam City Hall!

TUESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER: new BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT: the violin, guitar and... bellydance!!!

What:  babies and toddlers join the elderly of our neighbourhood to enjoy the beautiful live music played by professional musicians. 

For who: Specially thought for babies and young toddlers with their (grand)parents. 

When: Tuesday 2nd November, at 11.00 (last 30-45 minutes depending on our audience!)

Instruments: Violin with Marielle Luijk, dance with Nicoletta Kaeidis and guitar with Ibo Bakker!

Entrance: FREE thanks to the subsidy of Oud-West City Hall!

Where: KLINKER  Borgerstraat 45, Amsterdam

The concerts: As always they will be participative and afterwards the children are welcome to play around with the musical instruments. Having said that, please take care that your children don't begin to play the musical instruments too early... 

Do you love taking photos/videos? Great! You would help us BIG TIME simply by sending us the photos or videos you made so we can show them to our sponsor ... and maybe put them on the site so people can see what is all about (an image is worth 1000 words, right?)

Want to join the concert in any way? Suggest songs? Please let us know in advance by email to get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER NEW SEASON BABY-ELDERLY CONCERTS STARTS WITH 2 VIOLINISTS!

It took us a while to prepare the new season of concerts (not only Aida was and is in Barcelona but also the Klinker was busy with renovation).

But yes, most important is that we got a small subsidy to make 8 more concerts! Here our beautiful new flyer made by our beloved Borgerstraat neighbour Maarten  (BEDANKT!!!!)

As you can see there are going to be concerts at 11.00 on Fridays (Philadelphia, Kinkerstraat 42) and Tuesdays (Klinker, Borgerstraat 45). Hope you can make it!!!

So, here all the info of the First Concert:

What:  babies and toddlers join the elderly of our neighbourhood to listen to live music played by professional musicians. 

For who: Specially thought for babies and young toddlers with their (grand)parents. 

When: Tuesday 20th October, at 11.00 (last 30-45 minutes depending on our audience!)

Instruments: Violin by Eduard Marcet and Els Goossens. 

Entrance: FREE thanks to the subsidy of Oud-West City Hall!

Where:  De Klinker Borgerstraat 45, 1053 PB, Amsterdam

The concerts: As always they will be participative and afterwards the children are welcome to play around with the musical instruments. It will be a mix of children songs and Classical music. Program will come soon! If you have any especific desires, please feel free to contact us!

Want to join the concert in any way? Suggest songs? Please let us know in advance by email to get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

SUNDAY TODDLER THEATRE/LIFE MUSIC/CINEMA IN SEPTEMBER!

EVERY SUNDAY TODDLER THEATRE BY TEATRO MUNGANGA!!!

It already feels like winter is coming brrr... Thanks God Teatro Munganga is starting a weekly program for toddlers (1-3 years old) with lots of music and language no problem! 

Every time is different: theatre, concerts, cinema (for toddlers, yes!), dance, improvisation... Check the agenda!

Entrance: €5 pp, babies under 1 year old FREE

When:  Every Sunday at 11.15 (doors open at 11.00)

Where:  

TEATRO MUNGANGA

Schinkelhavenstraat 27-HS

020 675 9837

info@munganga.nl

Map

AGENDA SEPTEMBER (so far.. more coming soon)

13th and 27th September: TODDLER CINEMA WITH LIFE MUSIC presents "MARLIES"

We’re going to watch TOGETHER "Marlies", a beautiful 15 minutes movie specially made for toddlers and introduce by Claudia and her poppets.

And yes! 
- We’ll see it on a BIG screen, like in a real cinema! 
- We can walk around the  "cinema".
- We can ask questions and  talk to papa and mama.

After the movie, we’ll do a surprise activity together and in this special occasion Sacha, one of the composers will come to play for us! And maybe someone else...

Don’t forget to bring your favorite teddy bear! 

More information: info@munganga.nl 
Book Marlies 

6th, 20th September: TODDLER THEATER WITH LIFE MUSIC: "KIEKEBOE"

This coming Sunday  is the time for a delicate poetic performance without text, whith Claudia Maoli and the violin music of Eduard Marcet. 

It's a soft performance so younger sibbiling are more than welcome!

More information: info@munganga.nl 

Buy tickets online: tickets

FRIDAY 31st JULY FREE SUMMER BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

Once more this morning we have had a very beautiful and eclectical concert performed by Eduard Marcet (violin), Gerda (piano). Not to forget  the animation of Hannekke's poppets! 

This time we had a mix of classical songs of Annie M.G. Schmidt! 

As you can hear in the short video, our toddlers and baby had lots of fun joining in the professionals and making an improvised second concert!

Thank you all for coming to perform and to listen! Do you have any photos or videos to share of this event? Please, share them with us so we can put them in the web. 

Want to come to the next? Please, let us know!

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

FRIDAY 17th JULY SUMMER BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

Today we've started our first SUMMER KLEIN&GROOT CONCERT with a lot of action as you can see the toddlers actually took over!

We had lots of fun with the mix of violin (Eduard), drums (Michalis) and Claudia, our host performer! We have more concerts coming up EVERY FRIDAY of July and August. 

Want to join the next concert? Contact us for more information:

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TUESDAY 16th JUNE 7th FREE BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

This morning Marielle Luijk and Yael Kurzbauer performed our 7th free Klein&Groot Concert. We were again many of us and we had so much fun both with the classical and the children songs! Thank you so much for making another special day!

Want to join next concert in  De Klinker. ? Drop by or even better, let us know in advance by email so we can get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

TUESDAY 2th JUNE 6th FREE BABY AND ELDERLY CONCERT

Today we had our 6th free "Klein&Oud concert". 2 more to come and hopefully also in the summer, we'll keep you posted!

The group was 3 times bigger than expected! Maybe because of the rain, but then again is rain new in Holland? Gerda and Eduard brought again a lovely a large repertoire both with classical and children songs, we even had a Catalan one this time.

Did you miss the concert of Marielle Luijk and Yael Kurzbauer? They're back on Tuesday 16th, so come if you want to enjoy their performance! Do you want to join? Please, let us know in advance by email so we can get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Photos by Marjan Borsjes

TUESDAY 19th MAY 5th FREE BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

Today we had our 5th free "Klein&Oud concert". As you can see in the photos the group was big and we had lots of fun thanks to the beautiful performance of Marielle Luijk and Yael Kurzbauer. The young violinists have performed a wide repertoire of classical and children numbers and at the end, the little ones tried out their violins!

Next concert, piano with Gerda and violin with Eduard! Do you want to join? Let us know in advance by email so we can get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Photos taken by a mama with a moving toddler in her lap!

TUESDAY 21st APRIL 3rd FREE BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

On the 21th of April, one month after Spring started, we had our 3rd free "Klein&Oud gratis concert"! 

Gerda Scheltes (piano) and Eduard Marcet (violin) made us dance and sing with a wide and eclectic selection of songs! We all enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much! 

Want to join next concert? Drop by or even better, let us know in advance by email so we can get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Photos by Marjan Borsjes

TUESDAY 7th APRIL 2nd FREE BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

Yes! Thanks to the subsidy of Oud-West city Hall, this 7th April we started 7 new editions of "De Klinker Klein&Groot Concert" where babies and toddlers join with the elderly of our neighbourhood to listen to live music played by professional musicians. 

This time we had 3 violinists! Eduard Marcet, Marjan Vonk and Heather Kurzbauer

We went through a really nice selection of classical and children music, as always in  De Klinker. Thank you so much!!!

Want to join next concert? Drop by or even better, let us know in advance by email so we can get an idea of the dinamic of the day. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Photos by Gustavo Martínez

22nd MARCH. FIRST SUNDAY MORNING CONCERT AT THE KINDERKOOKKAFÉ

What: 1st Sunday Morning Concert
Why: To celebrate that spring is here!!!

When: Sunday, 22th March 2015,
10.15-11.00
11.15-12.00
For who: Babies, toddlers, children! Everyone is welcome!

Instruments: Violin by Eduard Marcet and Klarinet by Ainhoa Miranda

Entrance:
Adults €7 including a coffee or tea
Children €5 including lemonade
Where:  

In the beautiful Vondel Park!

Kinderkookkafé

Vondelpark 6b

1071 AA Amsterdam

Reservations: 

info@kinderkookkafe.nl or directly at the bar
More information:
sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Photos by Luke Davies

TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY FREE BABY-ELDERLY CONCERT

What: 1st Baby Elderly Concert

When: Tuesday, 17th February 2015, 11.00
Why: Children love to be surrended by elderly and music.What if we have it all?

For who: Specially thought for toddlers (12M+) with their parents or grandparents. 

Instruments: Violin, by Eduard Marcet and Cello by Judith Groen

Entrance: FREE

Where:  

De Klinker

Borgerstraat 45

1053 PB Amsterdam

The concert: As always it will be participative and will last around 30 minutes. It will be a mix of children songs and Classical music. Program will come soon! If you have any especific desires, please feel free to contact us!

Want to join the concert? Please let us know in advance. 

sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Photos by Michalis Androutsopoulos

11. SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER: SINTERKLAAS - CHRISTMAS BABY & TODDLER CONCERT

What: Amsterdam Baby and Toddler Concert
Theme: Christmas/Sinterklaas songs in Dutch, English, Spanish and Catalan 
Instruments: Violin and Piano played by Eduard and Carlos from founders of Pau Casals Studio

For who: Babies and toddlers and their families 
Cost: 10 euro per family 
When: Saturday 6th December, 16.00

The ages are indicative, you are of course welcome in any of the groups!

The concert will be participative and it will last around 20-25 minutes depending of our beloved audience. Afterwards the children can play, run around and have a snack together. 

What you can bring: The beautiful Jacaranda is fully adapted for children (changing, potty...). Feel free to bring your teddy bear and your own musical instruments. Also we prefer to leave the shoes outside the room so you can bring some warm socks or sleepers to be extra cosy!

TOY SWAP!!! Since the concert takes place after Sinterklaas, you might want to bring a toy to swap it with other children? Or simply to give it away and make other children happy and give father Christmas more room to bring you some other toys...

Place

Jacaranda Montessori
Derde Schinkelstraat 33-A Atelier
1075 TK  Amsterdam

More info about location:

How to get to Jacaranda

If you want to come, please let us know in advance. 
sensenomproductions@gmail.com

Repertoire

Some links on youtube to practice and have fun with your kids.

1. Zie ginds komt de stoomboot (Traditional NL)

2. De zak Van Sinterklaas (Traditional NL)

3. Deck the hall with boughs of holly (Traditional Wales)

4. Il est né, le divin enfant - Ha nascut el déu infant (France- Catalonia)

5. Jingle Bells - El trineu  - James Pierpont

6. Silent night - Santa Nit - Franz Gruber

7. Oh Dennen Boom (Germany)

8. Joy to the world - Handel

9. Fum, Fum, Fum (Traditional Catalan)

10. Komt alleen te zamen - Adeste fideles

11. Arre borriquito (Traditional Spain)

12. Midden in de winternacht  - El desembre congelat (NL and Catalonia)

13. We whish you a merry christmas  (England)

5. VIOLIN