Toot!

Toot! A Magical Musical Adventure

In this thrilling 40-minute family concert, five playful musicians set off on an unforgettable journey through music and make-believe, with a little help from a magical dressing-up box!

Hike through enchanted forests, explore mysterious caves, and soar to the moon in a homemade rocket!

Perfect for kids ages 4-9, this action-packed concert brings the stage to life with creativity, imagination, and plenty of surprises. Watch as the music guides the way and discover where the next adventure takes you!

Toot! recently toured across the UK in 2025 following outstanding reviews in 2023/24 when the show toured to venues, schools and the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival and also featured at the 2023 International YAMSession in Brazil.

TOOT! PROMO PACK 2025

Toot! was originally devised by the 2023 MishMash Ensemble. Discover more about the MishMash Ensemble programme for early career musicians.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME NOTES

“This was the best show featuring classical music I have ever been to – it was really lovely, and my kids enjoyed it immensely.”

The Toot! Ensemble 2024/25 are:

  • Meera Maharaj, Flute and Piccolo
  • Tim Keasley, Oboe and Cor Anglais
  • Benjamin Garalnick, French Horn
  • Daria Philips, Bassoon
  • Poppy Beddoe, Clarinet

‘The five individual musicians are so inspiring – in addition to being amazing musicians, they also have a great connection with audiences, and they are constantly exploring new ways to engage listeners with classical music.’ Carmen Flores, Nottingham Chamber Music Festival Director

Toot! Features

  • Bozza: Scherzo
  • Paquito D’Rivera: Aires Tropicales, Son (Extract)
  • G.F. Handel: Oboe Sonata No.1 in C Minor, Mvmts I and IV
  • Judith Weir: Mountain Airs, Number III
  • Adolphus Hailstork: Bassoon Set, Vivo
  • Wissam Boustany: And The Wind Whispered (Extract)
  • Grant-Still: Minatures, Yaravi Peru
  • Alex Stopa: Flooplay
  • Valerie Coleman: Red Clay & Mississippi Delta (Extract)
  • Ligeti: 6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet, Number 1

Toot! at the 2023 International YAMSession

We were thrilled to be able to present the 2023 MishMash Ensemble performing Toot! at the International YAMSession showcase in Brazil! As well as sharing our performance with producers and programmers from around the world we also visited the Prof. Yolanda Biagioni Camargo School in Cerquilho, Sao Paulo.

With huge thanks to JMI, Sustenidos and the YAMSession committee for the invitation and to PRS Foundation International Showcase Fund for the grant funding to enable us to travel. More information on this prestigious event can be found at https://www.yamsession.org

MishMash Ensemble is supported by PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund, which is run by PRS Foundation in partnership with Department of Business and Trade (BAT), British Underground, Arts Council England, The Musicians’ Union (MU), PPL, Creative Scotland, Wales Arts International and Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Invest NI.

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