The Trout Who Found the River
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 1pm - 6pm
Location
Charlotte SHOUT! at Wells Fargo Atrium Courtyard
Details
The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal is a whimsical new musical play featuring original music by composer Jonathan Woody. Blending live music, storytelling, and playful audience interaction, the performance invites audiences of all ages to listen closely to the voices of the natural world as a curious trout searches for its way home through a living river landscape.
Inspired by folk melodies and storytelling traditions, the piece unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and shifting perspectives: those of the trout, the river itself, and the creatures and people who depend on it. Through music and narration, the story reveals a world where water, land, and living beings are deeply interconnected.
Designed especially for young audiences while engaging for adults and music lovers alike, the performance invites children to participate through listening prompts and creative moments. Each young audience member receives an illustrated musical field journal filled with drawing and observation activities, encouraging them to explore the sounds and stories of the natural world beyond the performance.
Presented as part of Charlotte SHOUT!, the work will be performed in three free family-friendly performances at 1pm, 3pm, & 5pm.
Learn more at 7thstreetconcerts.org.