for their peers

“Many times, at these concerts, students share that this is their first visit to the Panida Theater, or the first time they have heard an orchestra perform live — let alone an orchestra of their peers,” organizers with MCS stated in an event announcement. “In this way, Music Matters! is introducing the ‘culture of culture’ in a rural area, where access to the arts is generally limited.”

Doors open one hour before the performances.

Meet Mozart: Children

Performing for Children

Tuesday, April 25; 10 a.m (invitation only), 6 p.m. (open to the public), doors open one hour prior to performances; $5 suggested donation, kids 12 and under FREE. Panida Theater, 300 N.First Ave., 208-263-9191, panida.org. More info at sandpointconservatory.org.

“Not only do our students reap the benefits of a musical education, the community also gets to enjoy the fruits of our students’ labor through multiple concerts and stage productions throughout the year,” MCS stated. “Finally, strong and resilient communities thrive when their children are engaged in worthwhile activities that support their growth and development.”