Children Will Get a Chance to Make Beautiful Music

Not just concerts but chances to really learn about music--that’s what’s in the offing this weekend with three performances of wide-ranging music, from synthesizers to jazz to Andean flutes.

Today at the Westside Children’s Museum, it’s “Humanoids on Parade,” beginning at 1 p.m. with a concert by Adam Rado, who will demonstrate computer-generated music to youngsters (ages 5-12). Immediately following, Oscar-winning composer Ron Grant will conduct a workshop in which participants will learn how to make music by digitally recording sounds and playing them back on a tape recorder.

The museum is at 1302 11th St., Santa Monica. The performance is $5 for adults, $2 for children. The workshop is $5 per child and participants each should bring a blank cassette to record their compositions. Information: (213) 451-5524.

Today at 3 p.m. at the La Mirada Civic Theatre, Steve Allen, Louie Bellson, Pete Jolly and other musicians will throw open their rehearsal for tonight’s concert to families. It’s more than just a rehearsal, as the musicians plan to take the time to talk about jazz to the audience in the interest of introducing children to the joys of jazz. Tickets are free at the box office. Families should arrive early to be assured of seating. The theater is at 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Information: (213) 944-9801.

Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Southwest Museum, Yatiri will play folk music from the Andes in a special Father’s Day concert. Fathers accompanied by a child will be admitted free. Admission (for mothers and others) is $4; $3 for children 12 and under. The museum is at 234 Museum Drive, Highland Park. Information: (213) 221-2164.