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Education Programs of the North Carolina Symphony
Education Program Overview
Programs for preschool students and teachers
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY MUSIC DISCOVERY:
The North Carolina Symphony’s Music Discovery program, a part of PNC’s Grow Up Great Initiative, combines music and storytelling for our youngest audiences.
EDUCATION CONCERTS: Approximately 40 full-orchestra concerts are given annually throughout the state to audiences of third through fifth grades. Digital and printed materials with a curriculum specifically designed for the music education concert are given to teachers at the start of each school year. This year’s Education Concert will be available in person and online. Visit ncsymphony.org/education for in-person concert reservations. VIRTUAL INTERACTIVE STAGE: To support remote learning, NCS has launched an interactive music education initiative that brings the concert hall to the classroom and reliably delivers a program that supports the learning objectives and standards for music. The live host discusses musical concepts and interacts with classroom or at-home students while presenting pre-taped segments of the NCS Education Concert. Registration for the Virtual Interactive Stage program will open in Fall 2022. EDUCATION CONCERT WORKSHOP: The Symphony’s professional development programs and resources aim to address North Carolina curriculum standards in education, offer best practices in the classroom, and discuss important issues facing music educators in our state. The annual Teacher Workshop provides supplemental classroom resources and lessons for teachers through the North Carolina Symphony website. ENSEMBLES IN THE SCHOOLS: An in-school program that brings North Carolina Symphony small ensembles into classrooms for an intimate learning experience. A string quartet and woodwind quintet are available for booking. Our musicians teach the elements of music and listening through this interactive program. Performances can be adapted for grade levels K-12. MEET THE INSTRUMENTS: Through our Meet the Instruments! Series, sponsored by MetLife Foundation and Puffin Foundation West, Ltd., students will get to know the instruments that make up an orchestra— as well as the North Carolina Symphony musicians who play them!
Programs for middle, high school, and collegiate students and teachers
FRIDAY FAVORITES CONCERTS: This Friday afternoon concert series is perfect for young adult audiences. These 60-minute performances feature great classical music in a fun and informal setting. Discounted student group rates will be offered with pre-registration. WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS: Young instrumentalists are coached by visiting guest artists. Artists such as Randall Goosby (violin), Zuill Bailey (cello), Caroline Shaw (composer), Michelle Cann (piano), and James Ehnes (violin) have given classes. OPEN DRESS REHEARSALS: Middle school, high school, and college students are invited to orchestra open dress rehearsals where they will have the opportunity to observe the North Carolina Symphony at work. Conductors, Symphony musicians, and guest artists meet with students during the break for a Q&A session.
Competitions and awards
MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARDS: Awards and cash prizes are given annually in honor of Maxine Swalin, Jackson Parkhurst, and the North Carolina Symphony Musicians to outstanding music teachers in North Carolina who make a lasting difference in the lives of students of all backgrounds, positively affect their community in a lasting way, and are role models among music educators. Individuals are nominated by their peers and colleagues who write letters of support on their behalf.
KATHLEEN PRICE AND JOSEPH M. BRYAN YOUTH
CONCERTO COMPETITION: This annual competition is open to musicians between the ages of 13 and 21, with a cash prize awarded to the first and second place winners in the Junior and Young Artist divisions.
Community programs and education partnerships
OVATIONS: 30-minute recitals given by local young artists and chamber ensembles in advance of Classical Series concerts in Raleigh. For more information about the education programs of the North Carolina Symphony, please visit our website at ncsymphony.org/education, or contact our Education Department at education@ncsymphony.org.
young people’s concerts
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Thanksgiving Eve The Polar Express
WED, NOV 23, 2022 | 4PM
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Scott MacLeod, baritone Raleigh Boychoir Mosaic Treble Choir Paintings from the Caldecott Medal-winning book The Polar Express appear on a giant screen above the stage as baritone Scott MacLeod and a chorus of children join the Symphony to bring this magical holiday tale to life.
The Anticipated Return of Beethoven Lives Upstairs
SAT, JAN 7, 2023 | 4PM
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Classical Kids Live! Explore the world of Ludwig van Beethoven with music from his greatest works—“Moonlight” Sonata, Für Elise, the Ninth Symphony, and more.
Back by Popular Demand! Carnival of the Animals
SAT, APR 1, 2023 | 4PM
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Paperhand Puppet Intervention Larger-than-life puppets and the Symphony will bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.
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