SCHOOL PROGRAMS

4TH GRADE MUSIC ENCOUNTER - Free!

ALL 4th graders in the Spokane region and all 4th/5th graders in northern Idaho are invited to attend the Music Encounter concerts. The full orchestra introduces the instruments and their unique sounds in these 50 minute interactive concerts for schools. Each program includes pre-concert materials to be utilized in the classroom to prepare students which will greatly enhance their concert experience. These materials were developed in collaboration with local public school teachers with Washington State learning targets identified and addressed. Programs were designed to correlate to school curriculum, supporting classroom teaching. Both concerts will include sing-along songs the students will learn from the materials and at each performance a student will be selected to conduct the orchestra. The Concert Schedule for 2010-2011:

• Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox - Encounter # 2
• Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox - Encounter # 2
• Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the North Idaho College - Encounter # 1
• Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the North Idaho College - Encounter # 1

4TH GRADE MUSIC ENCOUNTER #1

This program, based on based on Immigration and Spokane's Timeline, was developed in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and local public schools will be presented in the Spring at Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College.

4TH GRADE MUSIC ENCOUNTER #2

This program, based on Music Is…Science, Math, etc., was developed in collaboration with local public school teachers and will be presented in the fall at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.

Call or email Janet Napoles at 509-464-7062 for:

• Reservation information
• Program and DVD of classroom materials.

SEED ENSEMBLES (Symphony Ensembles for Education): In–School visits!

Invite the musicians into your school! Ensembles representing the four Instrument Families give interactive, inspirational performances in elementary schools, introducing the instruments and reinforcing musical terms and concepts in EALRs for Music.  A booking includes two back-to-back performances of about 40 minutes each.  Ideal audience size is 80 students, but efforts will be made to accommodate larger groups if necessary.

Riverside Trio ~ The focus of this group’s program is on musical form, styles, pitch, and emotion in music, with an introduction to the instruments.  The string trio includes violin, viola and cello.  Limited availability.  Fee of $120.00

Stradivarius Quintet ~ Meet the Stradivarius Family at their woodworking shop, learn about string instruments – the sounds they make and how they work, and hear a string quintet, including two violins, viola, cello and bass.  Limited availability.  Fee of $150.00 

Brass Quintet ~ Learn about how brass instruments work as students enjoy familiar and fun music performed by two trumpets, trombone, French horn, and tuba.  Limited availability.  Fee of $150.00

Woodwind Quintet ~ These instruments may not be as familiar but it’s very interesting to explore the sounds and wonderful blends created by oboe, flute, bassoon, clarinet and French horn in this interactive program.  Available Fridays through January.  Fee of $150.00

Men in Black 4 (Percussion) ~ Travel around the world to see and hear different rhythms from different countries.  Learn about all the percussion instruments and how they are played.  Limited availability.  Fee of $250.00

Ensemble Request Form 2010-11

To arrange for a SEED Ensemble to come to your school, please complete reservation request link or contact Janet Napoles.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Meredith, Evergreen Elementary

MUSIC RESOURCE BOXES

These boxes were created by teachers and are full of aids to assist you in presenting MUSIC to your students. Box themes are:

• Primary Music Box: videos, DVDs, books, cassettes, instrument flash cards, puppets, and rhythm instruments
• American and World Music Box: books, videos, CDs, cassette/guide, and CD-ROM for MacIntosh
• Composers Music Box: books, videos, CDs, CD/guide
• Musical Instruments Box: books, videos, book/CD set, CD-ROM for MacIntosh, instruments, musical instruments learning cards.

Boxes may be borrowed for up to 3 weeks. All boxes require a refundable damage deposit of $25.00. Only the Primary Box has a nominal fee of $10.00. These boxes are a wonderful resource for teaching music to your students. Reserve yours now by contacting Janet Napoles 

YMEP (Young Musicians Education Programs)

String musicians from the Spokane Symphony coach more than 700 students in school ensembles at 7 high schools and 9 middle schools in the Spokane and MeadSchool Districts, for a total of 2,100 contact-hours!

YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY

Bring your secondary students to the concert hall with FREE tickets to selected Symphony concerts. Teachers may request up to 30 tickets for each concert and will be limited to not more than three different concerts. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, and are subject to availability. You may wish to prioritize your requests if you are requesting more than one concert, in the event multiple requests cannot be accommodated. Requests which result in "no shows" at the performance will remove your students from eligibility for tickets for the remainder of the season. Post concert student evaluation feedback is required. Tickets may be cancelled without penalty no later than the day before the performance. Contact Janet Napoles at 464-7062 or janetnapoles@spokanesymphony.org for applications.