Storytime with the Symphony 2026

Storytime with the Symphony is a three-concert bilingual (English–Spanish) family concert series that brings children’s books to life through live music and storytelling. Designed for young audiences and their families, each performance features live chamber music, interactive narration, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Each concert highlights a different instrumental family and story, creating thoughtful connections between music, literature, and themes familiar to children growing up in Washington Heights.

The series is presented by Diego Chiri, a Latinx artist based in Washington Heights, and is recommended for children ages 1–10 and their caregivers.

Sunday, February 22:
Featuring Because by Mo Willems and Amber Ren
WHCO Instrument Family: Brass

Sunday, March 29:
Featuring A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond, illustrated by Kate Cosgrove
WHCO Instrument Family: Winds & Percussion

Sunday, April 26:
Featuring At Night by Margaret Peot
WHCO Instrument Family: Strings