The Lima Symphony Orchestra and the Ohio State University at Lima team up to bring you "Frederick" by Leo Lionni, a classic tale about the value of the arts and their ability to uplift the spirit. Read by Ohio State University Associate Professor of Theater, Dan Matthews, and Lima Symphony Orchestra Marketing and Education Coordinator, Renee Keller.

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf and drawings by Robert Lawson, the classic tale about a peaceful bull who refuses to fight in the bullfights in Madrid and would rather smell the flowers. Despite prodding and provocation, Ferdinand remains steadfast in his pacifism. Musical selections from “Carmen” by Georges Bizet, arr. Douglas Meyer. Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by the Lima Symphony String Quartet: Maureen Case, Thomas Carey, Sarah Longbrake, James Anderson. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., Statebank, Shirley’s Popcorn,The Mariann Dana Younger Fund and the Chuck and Julie Hardesty Family Fund of the Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation, and the Van Wert County Foundation. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "The Little Matador" by Julian Hector, the delightful story of a little matador who, much to his bullfighting father's chagrin, would rather draw bulls than fight one. Musical selection: "Fandango" by Michael McLean Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by the Lima Symphony String Quartet: Maureen Case, Thomas Carey, Sarah Longbrake, James Anderson. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., Statebank, Shirley’s Popcorn,The Mariann Dana Younger Fund and the Chuck and Julie Hardesty Family Fund of the Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation, and the Van Wert County Foundation, The Cooper Family Foundation, and Thermal Gard Windows and Doors. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "Maria The Matador" by Anne Lambelet, a story about a fiery and determined young bull fighter in her quest to win her beloved churros. Musical selection: "La Cumparsita" by Gerardo Matos Rodriquez Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by the Lima Symphony String Quartet: Maureen Case, Thomas Carey, Sarah Longbrake, James Anderson. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., Statebank, Shirley’s Popcorn,The Mariann Dana Younger Fund and the Chuck and Julie Hardesty Family Fund of the Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation, and the Van Wert County Foundation, The Cooper Family Foundation, and Thermal Gard Windows and Doors. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "Where the Wild Things Are" with story and pictures by Maurice Sendak, the iconic story about a boy named Max who wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another and journeys to the place where the wild things are. Max reigns as king until he smells good things to eat from far away across the world... Musical selections from "Romanian Folk Dances No. 3 - Le PeLoc" by Bartok, "Serenade for String Orchestra" by Elgar, and "Adagio" by Albinoni. Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by Maureen Case on violin and James Anderson on cello. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., Statebank, Thermal Gard, the Cooper Family Foundation, and the Van Wert County Foundation. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, a story about a clever mouse and the biggest, scariest monster of all: The Gruffalo! Musical selections from "Humoresque" op. 101, No. 7 by Antonin Dvorak. Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by Maureen Case on violin and James Anderson on cello. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., State bank, Thermal Gard, the Cooper Family Foundation, and the Van Wert County Foundation. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "King Jack and the Dragon " by Peter Bently and Helen Oxenbury, a heartwarming bedtime story complete with adventure, monsters, dragon and kings. Musical selections from "Music for Royal Fireworks" by Handel and selections from Vivaldi's "Violin Concerto in A Minor," "Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor," and "The Four Seasons." Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by Maureen Case on violin and James Anderson on cello. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., Statebank, Thermal Gard, Cooper Family Foundation, Van Wert County Foundation, AC Dienstberger Foundation, The Ohio State University at Lima, and season sponsor the Ohio Arts Council. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support

The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a digital Symphony Storytime featuring "Ten Oni Drummers" by Matthew Gollub with illustrations by Kazuko G. Stone. "Ten Oni Drummers" tells the story of a boy who sees Oni, traditional monsters of Japanese folklore, as friends and protectors who chase away scary dreams. Accompanied by “Sakura,” a traditional Japanese folk song depicting spring, this book is the perfect beginning to a new year as well as an introduction to traditional elements of Japanese folklore. Musical selection is "Sakura," a traditional Japanese tune arranged by Rudolph Dittrich for violin and cello. Read by Renee Keller and accompanied by Maureen Case on violin and James Anderson on cello. This program is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's educational commitment and is generously sponsored by: G.A. Winzter & Son Co., Statebank, Thermal Gard, Cooper Family Foundation, Van Wert County Foundation, AC Dienstberger Foundation, The Ohio State University at Lima, and season sponsor the Ohio Arts Council. Like what you see? Please consider a small donation to help us continue producing FREE educational content: https://www.limasymphony.com/support