H2Orchestra

We are not taking bookings for this program in 2010!

When the summer temperatures soar, it's just fun to play and get wet!

Get Wet with Worldways' "H2Orchestra"!

	"H2Orchestra" is cosponsored by the Whitaker Foundation! Worldways Children's Museum holds the exclusive license to present the "H2Orchestra" in the Midwest. All rights reserved by Michael Bradke and Worldways Children's Museum.

Our unique "H2Orchestra" for children is only the second in the world, and the first to be available in the United States. It was created especially for Worldways Children's Museum by German musical artist Michael Bradke. Ours is a new and innovative version of his original "Water Orchestra", which has been presented to more than 100,000 children in over 60 European cities.

More than 30 instruments are set up in plastic and metal tubs, barrels and as mechanical machines. Instruments to "play" in the "H2Orchestra" include Splish & Splash Pianos, Diving Gongs, A Bottlephone, Fun Funnels, Water Organ, Water Steel Drums, Water Bells, Q-Plunk Sticks, Q-Plop Tubes and more. Together the instruments form a circle 40 feet in diameter.

"H2Orchestra" can be set up only outside on concrete or grass, in parks, playgrounds or parking lots. Children and their parents can try all the instruments, form little combos or a big orchestra. No scores, musical training or practice are necessary to play all these instruments. They immediately engage minds, imaginations, and muscles. It's a lot of fun and educational too!

The "H2Orchestra" can be used by children ages 2 to 99.
It may be rented for one day or several days during the months of April-October.
The rental price is :$500.00 for schools for a miniumum of 3 hours and maximum of 6 hours.
$600.00 for other venues for a miniumum of 3 hours and maximum of 6 hours.
Price does not include a $50.00 booking fee.

For more information contact Worldways Children's Museum at 636-207-7405 or by e-mail.

"H2Orchestra" Programs:

Your organization can choose from the programs below to suit your goals and setting of your event.

"Family Fun"

"Free-play" entertainment for festivals, art fairs, school picnics, community fairs, scout camp, etc.

This program will allow children and their parents to experiment with the instruments. They will discover that each instrument functions with water will produce different sounds and musical tones in combination with their own distinct rhythm. .

Time: People can stay as long as they want.

"Mini-Workshops"

For several classes or an entire school from pre-school to 8th grade students, for summer camps and other youth organizations.

This workshop will stimulate imaginations, social interaction through partnerships with other children, promote basic musical skills and creativity.

Children will have a basic introduction to sound and instruments in an orchestra. They will then explore and experience how to play each of the 20 instruments. During the last 10 minutes of the workshop the students will learn about conducting an orchestra. First under conduction of Worldways' educator, then some of the students take turns being the conductor.

Time: 30-45 min. for each group of 25-30 children.

H2Orchestra Appearances since 2008

Hazelwood Harvestfest
Girl Scout Camp Tuckaho and Camp Cedarledge
Keyser Elementary School
Laumeier Sculpture Park's Art Fair
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Monroe Elementary
Barretts Elementary
Cub Scout Adventure Day Camp
Affton Lindbergh Early Childhood
St Louis Family Church
Fair St Louis
Jewish Community Center
Kirkwood Parks' Summer Camp
John Burroughs' Summer Camp
Gateway Elementary
Jewish Community Center Camp Bears
Manchester United Methodist Church
Bellerive Elementary
Chesterfield Family Aquatic Park
Our Lady of the Snows Family Fun Day
Orchard Farms Elementary
Mapl.ewood/Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center
Chesterfield Arts
Small World Adoption
WEEOC HeadStart -- Sparta, IL
St. Louis charter School
Crossroads School
and more . . . .

"H2Orchestra" Fast Facts

Adults (parents and teachers) rate the "fun factor" of H2OrchestraÂ at 9.6 on a 10-point scale.Â
The "educational value" rating by adults averages 9.0Â

What do Children have to say about H2Orchestra?

88% rated H2Orchestra good to great!

What people are saying about H2Orchestra:

"A+" - age 10

"Wonderful summer activity! An excuse to be noisy, get wet, and call it music! Our kids loved it!" - Affton Lindberg Early Childhood adult

"I loved playing the H2Orchestra." - age 10

"I enjoyed it as much as the students. Thank you for allowing us the think and learn in different ways!" - Keyser Elementary School adult

"As much fun as I could have." - age 5 1/2

"I think you could teach a semester of physics in one afternoon with this." - Laumeier Sculpture Park visitor

"Most fun in a while." - age 11

"This is a great way to get kids to learn and participate, and get them to explore." - Jewish Community Center member

How much fun did you have playing the H2Orchestra?

"More than I can imagine." - Cub Scout, age 8

"I was fascinated by the setup. Very classy and professional. The kids, I know enjoyed it." - St Louis Fair attendee

"I think it's awesome." - age 10

"I liked that you stopped the children every so often to let them conduct, learn how an orchestra works and had them switch. What a great innovative service you are providing." - Cub Scout adult