Music · Victoria
The Science of Sound
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Farquhar at UVic. A symphony makes a giant sound, but did you know it all comes from just four basic actions? Hitting, blowing, stroking, and plucking! Join CBC Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald for a lively afternoon of scientific hijinks the whole family will enjoy. With plenty of audience participation, discover how everyday objects can create music, how those sounds compare to the orchestra, and how you can build your own instruments! Not included in subscription purchase discount. Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre July 21, 2026. Join us at 2:00 pm in the lobby for our Instrument Petting Zoo! The Instrument Petting Zoo offers young people of all ages the chance to try out real musical instruments in a relaxed, fun environment. It’s a hands-on way to spark a child’s interest in music and explore a variety of sounds and styles. Our friendly student volunteers will be on hand to guide children on how to properly hold, blow, or bow each instrument—no experience necessary! KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Concert duration: Approx. 60 minutes without intermission.
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3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
Victoria, Southern Vancouver Island
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UVic's Gordon Head campus, whose public calendar carries hundreds of events a term: concerts at the Farquhar Auditorium, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, Vikes fixtures and community workshops.
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