The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera’s Wind Quintet will perform an interactive concert for toddlers and adults Saturday at Creative Discovery Museum. The concert is part of PopTots, a series that uses musical performance and instruction to help toddlers develop cognitive and fine motor skills.
The 30-minute concert starts at 2 p.m. in the museum’s auditorium, to be followed by 30 minutes of hands-on music exploration led by museum staff. Children and adults can try their hand at more than 20 rhythm instruments, including drums, claves, chimes, bells and shaker eggs, while learning how music can affect early childhood development.
“Everyone has their own rhythm that relates to how they move and walk,” said Liza Blair, the museum’s art manager. “Working with music and adjusting their innate sense of rhythm to the rhythm of the class helps children develop their cognitive skills and fine motor skills.”
Participation is free with museum admission of $10.95. Registration is not required.
The museum, 321 Chestnut St., will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 756-2738.