Family Day: Baila! Canta! Celebra!

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Carnegie Hall Presents

Saturday, September 21, 2024 12 PM Resnick Education Wing

Spring Family Day by Chris Lee

One of Carnegie Hall’s most beloved biannual events is Family Day—our free, interactive, and fun afternoon of musical activities. Recommended for families with children ages 3–10, the fall event returns each season with a brand-new theme and range of interactive activities. This season, the event is an exciting part of Carnegie Hall’s Nuestros sonidos (Our Sounds), a season-long celebration of Latin culture in the US. With activities offered in both English and Spanish, it’s going to be an afternoon of live music, dance, and celebration. Stop by for a quick visit or join us for the whole afternoon!

Activities are ongoing from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Part of: Nuestros sonidos, Family Days, and Family Events

Free admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Download a social narrative about Family Day / Descarga una narrativa social sobre el Día de la Familia (PDF).

Program

"¡Alegría!"

"La Golondrina"

"Sombrero"

"Mi Casa"

"Tan Feliz"

"Fan-dan-go"

"¡Fiesta, Fiesta!"

PABLO MAYOR "Hola que Tal"

"El Baile de Nueva York"

PABLO MAYOR "Caribe"

BARROS "Navidad Negra"

PABLO MAYOR "Don Caimán"

PABLO MAYOR / NICK CHAVARRÍA "Quédate"

PABLO MAYOR / CRUZ DE JESUS BONILLA "A Gozar"

PABLO MAYOR / NICK CHAVARRÍA "Vivo la Vida Así"

PABLO MAYOR "Pacífico es Alegría"

PABLO MAYOR / ANNA POVICH DE MAYOR "El Llanero"

PABLO MAYOR / DANIEL GONZALEZ "Mi Tambor"

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Mainstage Performances

Enjoy live concerts that feature Sonia De Los Santos, Folklore Urbano NYC, and DJ Perly.

Afro-Latin Rhythms

Make music with loved ones and neighbors using your most important instrument: You! Join artists from Belongó in a group improvisation jam. Through vocal rhythms and body percussion, this one-of-a-kind activity will have you moving to the beat!

Brazilian Conducting

Explore traditional Brazilian music and dance in this workshop led by Priscila Santana, Gabriele Leite, and Fernanda de Silveira. Learn about Brazilian instruments and conduct your own musical masterpiece, all while dancing the samba!

Bomba y Plena

Do you like dancing? Do you like drumming? Do both! Learn exciting rhythms and dances of Puerto Rican bomba and plena with artists from Los Pleneros de la 21. Families can move their feet to the beat and play traditional instruments in this exciting activity.

Mapping Melodies

Enter an immersive art installation led by The People’s Creative where you can learn about, celebrate, and contribute your own musical sounds from around the world.

Coloring Station

Color beautiful images from the official Nuestros sonidos festival art by Sol Cotti!

Instrument Build and Play

Join music ensemble Bash the Trash to build your very own instruments from recycled materials. With their illustrious new creations, children can then play along in a live performance that celebrates Latin music traditions in America.

Quiet Zone and Family Care Room

Need a calming place to recharge? Take a break in the Quiet Zone designed for families seeking a quiet area. Or take advantage of our Family Care Room, which is open to families attending to personal needs like infant feeding.

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