David entertains the crowd with a jazzy rendition of “Sweet Georgia Brown.”

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Fiddlesticks!” String Trio performed an afternoon concert at The Renaissance School on November 18th as part of the VSO’s statewide Symphony Kids education program, “Musicians-in-the-Schools.”  The students and staff enjoyed the upbeat one-hour presentation in the school’s performance space at Shelburne Commons.

Xander, Second Grader, lends a hand with Hilary’s viola selection.

The musicians were David Gusakov, of Bristol, on violin; Hilary Hatch, of Leicester, on viola; and Bonnie Klimowski, of Fairfax, on cello.  All are longtime members of the VSO and entertained the audience with a variety of classical music selections, combined with fun, interactive discussions and demonstrations. The series has been designed to introduce children to some of the instruments and members of the symphony orchestra, and to make key concepts in classical music-making come alive.

Hannah, Third Grader, helps Bonnie with a “rondo” demonstration.