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Music Around the World with Violinist Yixuan Lai
2026-12-05 11:00:00 2026-12-05 11:45:00 America/Phoenix Music Around the World with Violinist Yixuan Lai Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Saturday, December 05
11:00am - 11:45am

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Tempe Public Library

Desert Willow Program Room

Join violinist Yixuan Lai on a musical journey around the world! Through live violin music, short stories, & activities, families will explore melodies & rhythms from different cultures.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Join violinist Yixuan Lai on a musical journey around the world! Through live violin music, short stories, and interactive activities, children and their families will explore melodies and rhythms from different countries and cultures. Listen, clap along, and discover how music can bring places, feelings, and stories to life. No musical experience is needed.

AUDIENCE
Children ages 6–11 and their families

PRESENTER BIO
Yixuan Lai is a Tucson-based violinist and educator pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Arizona. She has presented music programs at libraries, museums, and community venues across Arizona. Combining live performance, storytelling, and interactive listening, she invites audiences of all ages to discover new ways to connect with music.

AGE GROUP: | Youth 6-8 | Tweens 9-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | Performance/Special Event |

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