Debbie Phillips Classical Concerts for Students These thematic, curriculum-based concerts are geared to the integration of music into the core curriculum and are designed in accordance with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. They are performed annually at Ovens Auditorium for students in grades 3 – 8 in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
Announcing the 2012 Debbie Phillips Classical Concerts for Students:
Audible Imagery: Water as Music Jacomo Rafael Bairos, conducting
In this interactive science-based program we will explore, through music, the wonder, beauty, and strength of water in nature. Paired with exciting repertoire that depicts the life of water and all its incarnations, we will expose students to some of the greatest classical composers that wrote depictions of water in its many forms. Through the music of Strauss, Beethoven, Rossini, Debussy, and many more, we will see how great repertoire can create pictures and transform our experiences and knowledge.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 with shows at 9:45 AM and 11:15 AM Location: Ovens Auditorium
For Ticket Prices & Information: Please contact Joan Foley, CSO Group Sales Manager at (704) 714-5119or at joanf@charlottesymphony.org.
*We ask for one chaperone to attend per every ten students if possible. Seating will be done on a first come, first served basis, so please reserve your seats immediately. *School groups will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Ovens Auditorium. Parking is free.
*The concert lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Recent education concerts have included:
Rhythm Around the World (2011)
Celebrate America! (2010)
Sounds of Enchantment: Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales and Folk Tales in Music (2009)
Notable Numbers: Patterns, Rhythms, and Form in Music (2008)
Historical Measures: A Musical Timeline (2007)
Eventful Music: Symphonic Stories of History (2006)
Musically Speaking: The Composer’s Voice (2005)
We can also take these concerts out on the road! School districts and/or individual schools who are interested in hosting an Education Concert should contact Bud Simmons, CSO Director of Operations, at (704) 714-5121 for booking information.
Prelude Ensembles
Bring the CSO into your school with a Prelude Ensemble performance! These are special ensemble presentations performed by CSO musicians. Prelude Ensembles support North Carolina Standard’s for Music Education and serve as an introduction for students to the instruments of the orchestra. Professional CSO musicians perform an interactive 45-minute program that includes a discussion of their instruments and time for students to ask questions. GRADES: K-12.
Open Rehearsals Experience the power of a live orchestra by getting a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Charlotte Symphony as the music comes together. Open Rehearsals take place on select Fridays beginning at 10:00 AM and ending by 12:30 PM. To reserve seats for your school group or to inquire about pricing, please contact our group sales representative, Joan Foley, at (704) 714-5119. A great field trip idea for middle and high school band and orchestra classes! GRADES 6 - 12
Bolero! Friday, September 30, 2011, Belk Theater; Christopher Warren-Green, conductor.
This sassy, sensuous program features Charlotte Symphony concertmaster Calin Lupanu performing Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy in this Spanish-themed concert that also includes Ravel’s famous Bolero.
Bearden 100 – SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS!
Friday, October 21, 2011, Knight Theater; Jacomo Rafael Bairos, conductor. The Charlotte Symphony joins in the community-wide celebration of Romare Bearden’s life and art through a symphonic collage of music by composers such as Duke Ellington and Aaron Copland, paired with Bearden’s images of Harlem, Southern life, and our own Mecklenburg County.
Rachmaninoff's Paganini Rhapsody Friday, January 13, 2012, Belk Theatre; Grant Llewellyn, conductor.
Acclaimed as “the most gifted young pianist of her generation” with a “million-volt stage presence,” pianist Joyce Yang, silver medalist of the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, makes her Charlotte Symphony debut. North Carolina Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn, praised for his “transcendent performances” joins the CSO for a show full of dances and rhapsodies.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Friday, February 3, 2012, Belk Theatre; Christopher Warren-Green, conductor.
16-year-old virtuoso Chad Hoopes performs Mendelssohn’s famous Violin Concerto, a beloved piece in the violin repertoire. Brahm’s Fourth Symphony, his final symphonic composition, is full of drama, passion and rich textures.
All Tchaikovsky
**Friday, March 30, 2012, Belk Theatre; Christopher Warren-Green, conductor. Some of Tchaikovsky’s best-loved works are included in this program. The ballet Swan Lake evokes imagery of princesses, sorcerers and evil spells. Cellist Joshua Roman, dubbed a “classical rock star” by the press, joins the CSO for the famous Rococo Variations. Part of the inaugural Tchaikovsky Festival, this concert is full of rich themes and inspired stylings of the renowned composer. **Attention Teachers: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have a teacher workday scheduled for this date.
Instrumental Music Initiative
In this program, the Charlotte Symphony works intensively with the instrumental music programs at selected schools. Students are provided with individual, sectional, and full ensemble coaching by professional CSO players. The goals are to increase the playing abilities and musicianship of the students, give them the experience of performing in an ensemble, and to expose them to repertoire that they otherwise would be unable to play in a traditional classroom setting.
Winterfield Elementary Youth Orchestra This program involves second through fifth grade students in a free, after-school instrumental music program at Winterfield Elementary School in east Charlotte. Students learn to play the violin, cello and percussion instruments from professional Charlotte Symphony musicians and teaching artists. Inspired by the internationally-acclaimed Venezuelan “El Sistema” model, the program builds community through the collaborative act of music making. The program currently involves 30 students of varying ages and playing abilities. The goal for the 2011-2012 school year is to expand the program to include flutes, trumpets and clarinets, with the ultimate goal of creating a small student orchestra.
Northwest School of the Arts
At Northwest School of the Arts, CSO musicians go into selected band and orchestra classes in both the middle and high school levels to provide individual and sectional coaching. There is also a class unique to Northwest for advanced players entitled Recital Seminar, created specifically to house a special chamber music component of this residency. Within this class students are broken into small chamber music ensembles, each of which is also coached by a CSO musician.
Musician Services
Coaching
CSO musicians come into band and orchestra classes to work directly with students through individual or sectional coaching sessions to help them increase their playing technique and overall musicianship. GRADES: 6-12.
Master Class
A dialogue/performance session between students and CSO musicians that cover a variety of musical topics (practice skills, performance etiquette, improvisation, etc.) or a formal session where students perform for and receive feedback from CSO musicians. GRADES: 6-12.
Integrative Residency Programs
The Charlotte Symphony has a long history of providing exciting and educational artist-in-residence programs for students of all ages in CMS. These programs involve integrating music with the core-curriculum in accordance with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. By integrating elements of music with a particular subject, the musician-educator uses music to develop the students’ imaginations so that they are better able to grasp academic concepts, to employ critical thinking skills and to express themselves. The Symphony offers the following standing programs or we can tailor a program to suit the needs of individual schools.
Educational Explorations through Music—Language Arts
Educational Explorations through Music is a literacy-based, sequential partnership program whereby music is integrated into the core curricula with a focus on Language Arts and literary techniques. Each lesson involves hands-on activities relating text and the musical compositions. Students identify and interpret musical and literary elements that are crucial to the telling of a story or the writing of a poem. In most instances connections are made to other arts disciplines, in particular dance and visual arts. This program assists the students in expressing themselves with greater detail by providing a sensory context and frames of reference for imaginative expression. Read More
Recent partner schools: Ashley Park, Bruns Avenue, Nathaniel Alexander, Pinewood, Rama Road, and Winterfield Elementary Schools
Interpreting History through Art
This project demonstrates how history or cultural events can be the inspiration for an artistic work and how the arts can interpret history. Composer David Crowe works with students on the creative process and guides them to creating an original multi-disciplinary and multi-media performance piece based on community research. Disciplines have included band, orchestra, chorus, visual arts, dance, and drama. Regular partners include the Levine Museum of the New South and the Light Factory.
For more information about David Crowe, visit http://www.davidcrowemusic.com
Recent partner schools: Piedmont Open IB, Randolph, and Community House Middle Schools
Professional Development
The CSO offers professional development opportunities that cover a variety of educational topics. Please contact the CSO Education Department for more information.
For more information or for pricing of any of these services please contact:
Chris Stonnell
Manager of Education, Charlotte Symphony
704.714.5110 chriss@charlottesymphony.org
The Charlotte Symphony Education Department would like to
thank the following organizations for their ongoing support:
Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphonyaspires to serve the whole community through Classical music that educates, entertains and enriches the human spirit.Read more.
