FESTIVAL EVENT: The Cliburn presents “Carnival of the Animals,” a show from its signature music education program, Cliburn in the Classroom. Host Corrie Donovan will lead the whole family through a series of fun, interactive activities to discover various elements of music as pianist Jonathan Tsay performs the famous work by Saint-Saëns.

Program writer and Cliburn Artistic Consultant Shields-Collins “Buddy” Bray and Director of Education Susan Robertson will discuss briefly how the Cliburn in the Classroom programs are crafted and coordinated, and take questions.

Cliburn in the Classroom is presented annually to approximately 50,000 second-, third-, and fourth-grade public school students across North Texas at no cost to participating schools.

Lunch is available for purchase (no outside food or drinks).