This year the Inspector takes children on a journey to discover the critical role of composing in music-making.

The Spectra Energy Kids' Koncerts series is a 5-concert series held in the Orpheum on Sundays at 2pm. This enormously successful concert series has its philosophical roots in Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts series: the programs are fun and educational, each one taking children on a musical journey that teaches them important musical concepts through participation, audience interaction, and the performance of great classical music by the full symphony orchestra. The Kids' Koncerts series presents some of the best children's entertainers around; next season's series features Al Simmons, Magic Circle Mime Co., Dandi Productions, Platypus Theatre, and of course, Inspector Tovey.

The hugely popular Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Instrument Fair will be held from 1pm to 2pm in the Westcoast Energy Hall lobby of the Orpheum Theatre lobby. The VSO Instrument Fair allows music lovers of all ages (but especially the kids!) to touch and play real orchestra instruments. An array of instruments will be featured throughout the season, one family at a time. Music students and members of the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra are on hand to help the kids get a handle on the instrument they choose to try. There is also the Composition Table, where kids can "write" their own music—and have it played by a member of the VSO! All instruments are generously provided by Tom Lee Music. -- www.vancouversymphony.ca