The Valdosta Symphony Guild will present its annual Tunes for Tots on Saturday, Jan. 17, in the Valdosta State University Fine Arts Building’s Whitehead Auditorium.

The fun will begin at 10 a.m. with instrument demonstrations by musicians from the American Prize-winning Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, allowing the children in the audience an opportunity to discover the unique sounds of the violin, cello, bassoon, flute, clarinet, oboe, horn, trombone, tuba, as well as percussion and various other instruments.

Performances by the South Georgia String Project will follow. Families will have the chance to learn more about this low-cost stringed instrument instructional program, which is designed for community students ranging in age from 8 to adult, during the event.

From 10:45 a.m. to noon, the Fine Arts Building will be converted into a petting zoo of sorts, allowing the children a chance to try all of the instruments of the orchestra.

Admission is free of charge; no ticket or reservation is required.

Free refreshments will be provided for the children.

Children of all ages are welcome to attend Tunes for Tots; however, an adult must accompany them.

Whitehead Auditorium is located on the first floor of the VSU Fine Arts Building, at the intersection of Brookwood Drive and Oak Street. Free parking for this event is available in the Oak Street park deck.

Call (229) 333-2150 for more information.