THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 15, 2026 Page 11 North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra announces 3rd annual Children’s Concert Featuring the Premiere of “Ballad of Dick Whittington - A ‘Purr-fect’ Musical Adventure” T he North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra (NSPO) was thrilled to announce its third annual Children’s Concert, a family-friendly celebration of music and community. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, June 7, at First Baptist Church in Beverly and features conductor Marshunda Smith leading an afternoon of interactive musical discovery. The festivities kick off at 2:00 p.m. with a variety of preconcert activities. Children and their families are invited to explore the world of orchestral music hands-on at the popular “Instrument Petting Zoo,” where they can see, touch and try out different instruments. The preconcert hour will also feature interactive musical crafts and special prelude performances by talented local music students. At 3:00 p.m. NSPO will take the stage for the main event. The highlight of the program is the highly anticipated premiere of “Ballad of Dick Whittington - A ‘Purr-fect’ Musical Adventure” by local Danvers composer Charles Turner. This enchanting musical storytelling experience will bring the classic English folktale to life through the dynamic and expressive power of the symphony orchestra. Tickets are available now at www.nspo.org. About the North Shore PhilBBB SCAM TRACKER | FROM PAGE 10 nity, adjust financially, or even move back home temporarily. 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