On 24 March, the “Choose your Instrument”, sponsored by the Norway Grants, was presented at the BFO’s rehearsal hall to half of the youngsters who participated in the Dancing on the Square project in June – nearly 250 kids. It was opened by Nóra L. Ritók, one of the ambassadors from the Dancing on the Square project, after a delicious lunch and a stamp-collecting game. “The language of music, dancing and the arts is understood by everyone no matter where he or she lives,” she said. The children were hanging on to her every word.

Later on, the young participants in the Dancing on the Square project had the opportunity to meet the orchestra, learn about classical music, sing with us and try the instruments. Though their bus was about to leave, one of the kids almost stayed behind to have another go at the drums. We agreed with Krisztofer to meet again soon – at the regional meeting in April at the latest.

After Choose Your Instrument, one group visited Heroes’ Square, while others took a trip along the Tisza on the way home.