Bring the family along to Bay of Plenty Symphonia's free, fun filled concert on September 4 at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga.

The famous adventures of Peter and the Wolf are at the centre of this entertaining programme. The music showcases the various instruments of the orchestra, representing the story's characters - a little bird played by the flute, the unlucky duck (oboe) and the mischievous cat (clarinet).

Peter is depicted by cheerful strings, his grumbling grandfather by the bassoon and the ferocious wolf by a group of loud French horns.

The tale is narrated by local primary school teacher Jeremy Hantler, a charismatic storyteller and accomplished musician.

'Jeremy is passionate about educating young people to appreciate music, in a funny and entertaining way,” says orchestra concertmaster Rebecka Beetz.

'We would love kids to come along dressed up as one of the characters to add to the fun.”

The two free one-hour concerts will also include some other short, easy listening pieces that will entertain, educate and inspire kids of all ages. A great outing for Father's Day!

No tickets are needed but cash donations would be welcome to help cover costs.

Peter and the Wolf will be held on Sunday, September 4, at 2pm and again at 4pm.

The concerts will both be held at Holy Trinity Church on Devonport Road.