Stockbridge Church
An excellent introduction to classical music for little people (and big people too!)
Recitals for Wrigglers have been going for a while (11 years they told me) doing exactly what it says on the tin, classical music recitals in a relaxed environment where babies and toddlers can roam free.
Neither me nor Boyo (8 months) know much about classical music at all, but this genuinely made it accessible for both of us. The space at Stockbridge Church had a bright, airy feel with lots of natural light, and of course lots of space to wriggle. Louise (violin) and Clea (cello) played a number of short pieces and told us a little about each one, and at the end got instruments out for the babies to join in.
Boyo loved it. He really took the wriggling to heart, and despite only having mastered backwards movement he made his way all the way to the front and watched intently. It was great for me to see him so relaxed and engaged, and I enjoyed my mini dose of classical music too. I think my attention span is quite short, and it just was the right amount to keep me engaged (I liked the one about the train the best, perhaps I am a toddler at heart ? !).
All of the wrigglers (I would say ranging in age from 8 – 24 months) seemed to be appreciating the music. Definitely worth checking out.
(Written by Debs Hahn)
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