By Town Crier Staff Report

The sounds of music will be heard when the Los Altos History Museum presents its first exhibit of 2004, “The Melody Lingers On: Musical Arts in Los Altos.” On display Jan. 11 through April 25, this exhibit presents a combination of historical artifacts and concert performances.

A special musical performance featuring Schola Cantorum, a large choral ensemble based in Mountain View and celebrating its 40th anniversary, will kick off the concert series at the opening reception Jan. 11.

A focal point of the exhibit will be a baby grand piano that will be used for a series of concerts offered to the public on alternating weekends. Special events for children are also planned, including Music for Minors demonstration lessons, a “Peter and the Wolf” presentation and family sing-alongs. Musical performing arts groups prominent in Los Altos are featured in both the exhibit and a series of weekend performances.

The groups showcased include the Bus Barn Stage Company, the Bus Barn Follies, Los Altos Youth Theatre, Main Street Singers, Music for Minors and Ye Olde Town Band.

The holiday trees exhibit currently on display ends Sunday. Featured are trees from several local non-profit groups such as the Girl Scouts and Sister Cities.

The museum is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and is located at 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Admission is free.

For more information, call 948-9427 or logon to www.losaltoshistory.org.