H2Orchestra

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 on concrete, in parks, playgrounds or in shallow water at swimming pools. 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" is a creative, outdoor musical activity for children and adults aged 2 to 99.  It may be rented for one day or several days during the months of April-October.  The rental price is $500 for schools and $550 for other venues for a 6 hour day.  For more information contact Worldways Children's Museum at 636-207-7405 or by e-mail.

"H2Orchestra" Programs to choose from:

"H2Orchestra" Fast Facts

Adults (parents and teachers) rate the "fun factor" of H2Orchestra  at 9.6 on a 10-point scale.  The "educational value" rating by adults averages 9.0 

88% rated H2Orchestra good to great!

H2Orchestra Appearances since 2007

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
Girl Scout Camp Tuckaho
Gateway Elementary
Jewish Community Center Camp Bears
Manchester United Methodist Church
Bellerive Elementary
Chesterfield Family Aquatic Park
Hazelwood Harvestfest
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 . . . .

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