North Central College will host Chords for Kids, the ninth annual free concert for children with autism and their families. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Wheelchair seating is available. Admission is free, but tickets are required; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Music and motion come together as children with autism and other special needs enjoy instrumental performances, featuring classical pieces to popular tunes, including "YMCA" and "Spider Pig" and songs from "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Aladdin." The College's Concert Winds ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Bands Lawrence Van Oyen, will perform.