SCHOOLS 2017 KINDERGARTEN + PRIMARY + SECONDARY
Kindergarten+Primary The Composer is Dead with Frank Woodley
Meet the Orchestra with James Morrison Passionate music educator and living legend, James Morrison, invites students to join him, Conductor Benjamin Northey and the MSO as they discover the instruments of the orchestra and take students on a journey through symphonic music; some familiar, some famous and some sure to be future favourites. Book early for this highly engaging, energetic and inclusive musical experience. Each session will be tailored to the specific age group.
KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 2 Tuesday 16 May 10.30 – 11.15am 12noon – 12.45pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
GRADE 3-6 Wednesday 17 May 10.30 – 11.20am 12.30 – 1.20pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
COST $15.50 per student One free teacher per 10 students Extra adult tickets $15.50
By Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket Conductor Brett Kelly Uh oh, there’s dreadful news from the concert hall: the composer is dead! Solve the mystery and have a good laugh in this engaging introduction to classical music. Our Inspector will interrogate the entire orchestra, establishing their whereabouts at the time of the crime. Starting with the strings and working all the way to percussion, the Inspector finds sound alibis and dead ends down every sonic avenue. One thing’s for sure – no one leaves Hamer Hall until the mystery is solved. Book your students now for this perplexing orchestral ‘whodunnit” starring legendary comedian Frank Woodley. Originally commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
PREP – GRADE 8 Friday 10 November 10.30 – 11.15am 12noon – 12.45pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
COST $15.50 per student One free teacher per 10 students Extra adult tickets $15.50
Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood Based on the bestselling iTunes app, witness the untold prequel to Prokofiev’s iconic Peter and the Wolf, set in modern day Hollywood. Students will enjoy this humorous and topical fresh take on a muchloved musical classic, exploring themes of family and friendship, courage and heroism.
KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 6
How to book mso.com.au/education MSO Box Office Mon-Fri, 9am to 6pm Phone (03) 9929 9600 In Person 22 Fanning St, Southbank, Victoria
Friday 15 September 10.30 – 11.15am Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
COST $20 per student One free teacher per 10 students Extra adult tickets $20 Produced by
FIRST CALL FUND The First Call Fund supports Victorian schools and organisations whose students face barriers to accessing live education performances and related programs to attend performances at Arts Centre Melbourne. To apply for a subsidy visit artscentremelbourne.com.au/firstcallfund.
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Secondary
Open Rehearsals Come behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the rehearsal process in the lead up to an orchestral performance.
MSO AT THE MOVIES – JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT
MSO + James Morrison Whether your students know it or not, they have listened to and enjoyed symphonic music, but how many of them think of themselves as the ‘orchestra type’? With the legendary James Morrison as their guide, students get an all access pass to discover just how vast and irresistible the world of orchestral music is. Ben Northey conducting James Morrison with the MSO will show your students why the biggest names in rock, pop and Hollywood are jumping at the chance to work with an orchestra.
Thursday 2 March 10 – 11.30am Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
MSO AND THE AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET Thursday 30 March 10 – 11.30am Melbourne Recital Centre
SIR ANDREW DAVIS CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN 6 Friday 23 June 10 – 11.30am Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
BENJAMIN NORTHEY CONDUCTS ENIGMA
SECONDARY
Thursday 27 July 10 – 11.30am Melbourne Town Hall
Friday 19 May 10.30am – 11.30am Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
MSO AT THE MOVIES – HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE™
COST
Wednesday 15 November 1.30 – 3pm Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
$15.50 per student One free teacher per 10 students Extra adult tickets $15.50
COST $13 per student One free teacher per 10 students Extra adult tickets $13
STUDENT SUBSCRIPTIONS – CHOOSE YOUR OWN CONCERTS If you believe your students would benefit from attending a selection of concerts from the MSO 2017 Season, you can purchase a package of concerts from as little as $20 per concert. For details visit mso.com.au/education
EARS WIDE OPEN These part concert/part interactive lectures guide the audience on a journey to uncover important orchestral works and their composers. For details visit mso.com.au
MUSO Ensure your students continue to access MSO performances long after they have left school. Let them know that anyone aged 18-35 can join MSO Muso to access discount tickets and a range of other exclusive events and offers. For details visit mso.com.au/muso
How to book mso.com.au/education MSO Box Office Mon-Fri, 9am to 6pm Phone (03) 9929 9600 In Person 22 Fanning St, Southbank, Victoria
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