People are being invited to bring the family along to Bay of Plenty Symphonia's free, fun filled concert at Holy Trinity Church in Tauranga next month.

The famous adventures of Peter and the Wolf are at the centre of this entertaining programme on September 4.

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 the orchestra's 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.

FREE FAMILY CONCERT (two performances)

At Holy Trinity Church, Devonport Road

Sunday, September 4, at 2pm and 4pm