Kicking off our Lafayette Symphony Orchestra series, discover the string family, often considered the backbone of the orchestra. Learn how they're built, how they create sound, and the unique roles they play in a symphony. An LSO musician will demonstrate techniques, perform musical excerpts, and share what makes string instruments so expressive and versatile. This […]
Step right up and test your sorting skills with Kern Darbyshire, recycling educator. Is it trash, recycling, or something in between? Plus, get a sneak peek at the changes coming to our community recycling program in the new year! This program is for all ages.
Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.
Explore the bright, lyrical voices of the wind family, including woodwinds and brass-adjacent air-powered instruments. From the soaring flute to the reedy clarinet and expressive oboe, this session highlights how breath becomes music. An LSO musician will explain how wind instruments work, demonstrate different sounds and styles, and show how winds add color, personality, and […]
Bold, triumphant, and full of shine—the brass family takes center stage in this energetic program. Learn about trumpets, trombones, French horns, and tubas, and discover how buzzing lips and gleaming metal create such powerful sound. An LSO musician will perform excerpts, explain the brass role in both dramatic and lyrical moments, and share what it’s […]
We wrap up the series with the dynamic world of percussion, where rhythm, timing, and unexpected sounds come together. From timpani and snare drum to mallet instruments and special effects, percussionists do far more than “keep the beat.” Watch and listen as an LSO musician demonstrates the wide variety of instruments and techniques that add […]
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