Free Family Concerts
You Can Play In
An educational multicultural music show where the instruments get handed out and everybody joins the band. Traditional favourites and brand new songs, from all around the globe.
- Instruments for all. We bring them, your children play them. No experience needed.
- Songs from everywhere. Global tunes in English, French and Spanish.
- Made for the whole family. Parents, grandparents and caregivers, all in the circle.
- Happiness on purpose. We celebrate nature, connection and a lot of joyful noise.
Armelle Gloaguen
Award-winning artist, educator and performer
An experienced teacher and an accomplished singer and songwriter who leads every concert live, in three languages, with an instrument in almost every hand.
Save your family's spot
Takes about 30 seconds. We will email you the date and location.
Show Up Curious, Leave Humming
No rehearsal, no reading music, and absolutely no sitting still required.
Pick Your Instrument
Armelle opens the case and everyone chooses something to hold. Shakers, bells, tambourines, and whatever you brought from home.
Sing Around the World
Traditional favourites and new songs in English, French and Spanish, with movements and words the children pick up as they go.
Play Together
By the last song everyone in the room is part of the band, grown ups very much included. That is the whole point.
Families and Press Keep Talking
“We have had to turn people away,” says Armelle Gloaguen, owner of Armelle's Language Studio in Larchmont, N.Y.
The Wall Street Journal“With a combination of songs and simple instruments such as bells and miniature tambourines, Gloaguen, a French native, teaches basic words and phrases through repetition.”
The Journal News“A multi-sensory approach to teaching which includes songs, instruments, hands-on activities, visual reference points, movements and more.”
Patch, Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NYQuestions Parents Actually Ask
1. What ages is the concert for?
It is designed with children from infancy through early elementary in mind, and it works best for ages 0 to 8. That said, everyone from 0 to 99 is welcome. Grandparents tend to have the most fun.
2. Does my child need any music experience?
None at all. Every instrument is age appropriate and Armelle shows the room what to do as the songs unfold.
3. Do we need to bring anything?
Only if you want to. Armelle brings a full set of instruments. If you have something at home, or a pair of spoons, bring it along and it joins the band.
4. What languages are the songs in?
English, French and Spanish, plus traditional tunes from further afield. Children pick up words through repetition, movement and play rather than memorising.
5. Is it really free?
Yes. Family concerts are free to attend. Registering simply helps us know how many instruments to pack.
6. Where do the concerts take place?
Across Westchester, New York and Connecticut. Register and we will email you the location and time of the next one near you.
Come Make Some Joyful Noise
Free to attend, instruments provided, and no one is too small or too grown up to join in.
Save My Free Spot Registration takes about 30 seconds