A little Mote music

The Sarasota Orchestra performed to a large crowd in the courtyard of Mote Aquarium on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Morgan Hale beats a drum at the “instrument petting zoo” that was set up for children to explore prior to the Sarasota Orchestra’s concert at Mote.

Some members of the Sarasota Orchestra donned reindeer antlers while the played at Mote on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Morgan Hale, Sophia Pasold and Ava Morris try out some instruments at the “instrument petting zoo” prior to the holiday concert at Mote.

Some attendants of the performance watched the orchestra from up above.

Gilly the Shark conducts the members of the Sarasota Orchestra during a piece called “Penguins”.

Rochelle Grossman and her son, Noah, enjoy watching and listening to the holiday performance put on by the Sarasota Orchestra on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

The Sarasota Orchestra performed many classical holiday songs along with some more aquatic tunes during the two performances they put on in the courtyard at Mote Aquarium on Tuesday, Dec. 21.