The Federal Way Symphony’s upcoming concert, programmed by Music Director Adam Stern, is designed to appeal to the “musical child” in both youth and adults.

The Federal Way Symphony presents a family concert, “Youth, I Do Adore Thee,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The concert features pieces from the worlds of stage and film, in addition to traditional classical music.

To allow Federal Way families to enjoy the concert together, the Symphony is offering free child and youth tickets for those under 18 years old.

“There is a wealth of first-class music in many genres that has youth as its inspiration,” Stern said. “Whether we’re talking pieces written with children in mind as audience or performers, or films or plays with young people at the centers of their plots, the treasure-trove of compositions celebrating children is a huge one.”

The program includes music from “The King and I,” “Mary Poppins,” and “The Sound of Music,” as well as Georges Bizet’s “Children’s Games” and Maurice Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.” A program highlight features Seattle actor Monika Jolly narrating the children’s tale “The Fairy’s Gift” to original music by Stern.

“’The Fairy’s Gift’ is my favorite of all my compositions,” Stern said. “It was written before I became a dad myself, but I was definitely thinking about what sort of piece I would want my own children to listen to — nothing dumbed-down or baby-simple, but a good story coupled with engaging music, in the time-honored tradition of ‘Peter and the Wolf.’”

A veteran of stage, film and television, Jolly most recently originated the role of Madeeha in the world premiere of Yussef El Guindi’s, “People of the Book” at ACT Theatre in Seattle. She appeared in M. Night Shyamalan’s, “After Earth” and her television roles have included ones in “Entourage” and “Arrested Development.”

Free child and youth tickets for this concert are available with the purchase of an adult or senior/military ticket. Each paid ticket can reserve up to three child/youth tickets.

Tickets are available by phone at (253) 835-7010 or at fwpaec.org/fws-youth-i-do-adore-thee/.

“We know budgets are tight,” said Symphony President Jennie Hendrie. “But this concert is best enjoyed with children and family.”

All Federal Way Symphony concerts are at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way, which offers convenient access to I-5 and ample free parking.

Actor Monika Jolly