On Friday, Feb. 12, fifth and sixth grade students from across the district will be invited to spend a few hours at the Heritage Center for hands-on science and art and a short concert featuring film composer Chad Cannon and other musicians. On Feb. 13, the venue will be open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. for hands-on science and art activities as well as the Orchestra of Southern Utah’s Children’s Jubilee Concert. The organizing committee is seeking additional educational partners as well as monetary donations to help offset costs associated with the event.
Confirmed educational partners for the OSU Children’s Jubilee currently include the Garth and Jerri Frehner Museum of Natural History, the Discovery Gateway Center, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Cedar Mountain Science Center, and SUU’s Animal Ambassadors.
The Orchestra of Southern Utah has a long history of combining music, arts, and science to engage students in hands-on learning and fun with their annual OSU Children’s Jubilee. While many local families come each year to participate in an afternoon of music, science, and visual art, efforts are currently underway to increase participation across the entire region.
For the 2016 installment of the OSU Children’s Jubilee, the orchestra has partnered with the SUU Center for STEAM Teaching and Learning, the Iron County School District, Cedar City Library in the Park, and Southern Utah’s Sustainable Operations Partnership to turn the afternoon event into two full days of engaged learning.
Students are encouraged to come back Saturday with their families after previewing the exhibits on Friday with their school classes. The hands-on science and art activities are designed for children of all ages. The OSU Children’s Jubilee admission is just $5 per person and babies get in free thanks to generous sponsorships. Families may also have one free admission with three cans of food as part of a food drive for Iron County Care and Share.
If your business or organization would like to organize and present a booth with interactive activities, please contact Laurel Dodgion at laureldodgion@suu.edu. If you would like to be a financial supporter of this event, please contact Emily Hepworth at emilyosucedarcity@gmail.com.
