Family Concert: Mo Willems' Because

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Family Concert: Mo Willems' Because

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Date
Mar 22, 2026
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Atlanta Symphony Hall
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March 22, 2026
Sunday at 1:30PM

March 22, 2026
Sunday at 3:00PM

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Explore the whimsical world of author Mo Willems, author of such beloved books as the Elephant & Piggie series. This Family Concert, based on Willems' storybook, Because, invites you to a symphony of discovery and persistence in a moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Let your child be inspired by the music and storytelling at this concert designed for those under 12 with their grown-ups, along with pre-concert festivities that the entire family will enjoy.

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William R. Langley

William R. Langley

Resident Conductor and ASYO Music Director

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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