Seeing musicians dressed in formal attire playing instruments, other than guitars and drums, is a totally unexpected sight for most young children. As if that is not enough of a visual curiosity, toss in melodic, never before heard sounds produced by strange-looking instruments, and you have a real learning experience known as Young People’s Concerts. Every year this cultural enrichment exposes a new group of mostly elementary school children to orchestral music performed by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor John Farrer. Approximately 3,000 children attended a total of four, 45 minute performances spread out over two mornings on October 6 and 7. Believing exposure to visual and performing arts is important for the educational growth of children, the Symphony has taken part in the performances for many years, receiving support from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. More