A D E L A I D E S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A
families program 2017
program D AT E
CONCERTS The Bush Concert Vincent Ciccarello Managing Director
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In Flight
2 Jun
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Out of this World
7 Jun
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10 Jun
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30 Jun & 1 Jul
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4 & 5 Aug
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4 Nov
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24 Jan, 18 Apr, 18 Jul, 3 Oct
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13 & 14 Feb
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21 Mar, 16 May, 1 Aug 26 Sept, 23 Oct
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Wonderland Workshop
4 Jun
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Mad Hatter’s Music
4 Jun
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30 July
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Herman & Rosie
At the ASO, we are passionate about bringing inspirational music to audiences of all ages, and so it gives me great joy to present the ASO’s Families Program.
Movie Masterpieces II: The Sequel
In 2017 we bring you varied activities to excite the young and the young at heart: concerts, workshops and, if you’re a musician, opportunities to get up close with the music (and our musicians) through Big Rehearsals and Come and Play.
We continue our strong commitment to creating new works for young people: Out of this World and Herman and Rosie are our 2017 newborns. We look forward to sharing our 2017 Families Program with you and hope it’s a source of great fun, joy, education and discovery for you and your family.
22 Apr
Happy Town
Thanks to the generous support of the FWH Foundation, we welcome the remarkable Paul Rissmann to lead our third annual Festival of Learning and Participation, to be held, for the first time, in the glorious acoustic of the Adelaide Town Hall.
PAG E
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ in Concert
WORKSHOPS Family Jams Big Rehearsal Masters Junior Jams
ASO Come & Play
This program is specifically for families. For details on our Learning Program, please visit aso.com.au/learning
Design by Influx Creative. All photos © Shane Reid photography, except page 4 photo © Tony Lewis
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WORKSHOP
Family Jams Get creative – making music is fun! After hugely popular workshops across the Adelaide CBD cultural institutions, in 2017 ASO Jams is travelling to a location near you. Facilitator and jazz violinist Julian Ferraretto will lead these energising workshops, assisted by eight musicians of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Participants will explore the links between music and a theme related to each venue, before creating a musical response in a fun-filled creative session. Bring along your own instrument or borrow one of ours! Participants must be at least 6 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Tu e 2 4 J a n
Campbelltown Library 10.30am & 12pm
Tu e 1 8 A p r
Brighton Library 10.30am & 12pm
Tu e 1 8 J u l
Burnside Library 10.30am & 12pm
Tu e 3 O c t
Stirling Library 10.30am & 12pm
Presenter Julian Ferraretto Duration 60 mins Age suitability 6+ Cost FREE. Bookings essential. Bookings Open 6 weeks prior to event: aso.com.au/ family
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WORKSHOP
Big Rehearsal Masters “I can’t thank you enough for the amazing opportunity we had this morning with the ASO. Thank you so much for facilitating this incredible experience. We are very grateful to all ASO members who mentored so inspiringly.” ASO Big Rehearsal participant 2016 An exciting addition to the ASO Big Rehearsal program, Big Rehearsal Masters is offered to advanced orchestral students in 2017. This dynamic new program will provide advanced level musicians the opportunity to be mentored by ASO musicians, as they rehearse and perform together under the baton of the ASO’s Principal Conductor, Nicholas Carter. The event will culminate in an evening performance for families and friends. Details of all other ASO Big Rehearsal programs will be released 1 Feb 2017.
Eligibility Advanced orchestral instruments AMEB (or equivalent) grade 6+ Secondary/Tertiary Students aged 15+. Online applications open until 20 Dec 2016. Successful applicants will be notified in early January.
Mon 13 Feb 10am–4pm Tu e 1 4 F e b 5–8pm Showcase 7pm ASO Grainger Studio
Conductor Nicholas Carter Cost $75 per student (to be paid following application process) Applications Open online until 20 Dec 2016. Limited places available. aso.com.au/learning
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Junior Jams Our popular ASO Junior Jams go out on the road in 2017! This is an exciting opportunity that offers preschool aged children the chance to sing, dance and make music together. Children will learn about various instruments of the orchestra through stories, songs and demonstrations by different musicians of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Designed especially to connect little people with music making in a fun and stimulating program, be sure to register to avoid disappointment!
Tu e 2 1 M a r
Brighton Library 10.30am & 11.30am
Tu e 1 6 M a y
Campbelltown Library 10.30am & 11.30am
Tu e 1 A u g
Burnside Library 10.30am & 11.30am
Tu e 2 6 S e p
Wo o d v i l l e L i b r a r y 10.30am & 11.30am
Mon 23 Oct
Stirling Library 10.30am & 11.30am
Presenters Georgie Simmons / Elizabeth McCall Duration 45 mins Age suitability 18mth–5yrs Cost FREE. Bookings essential. Bookings Open six weeks prior to event date: aso.com.au/family
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Presented by Fleurieu Festival
CONCERT
The Bush Concert “There has been a terrible drought and the birds put on a gala concert to cheer themselves up. There is singing and dancing but the final act is the perfect end to a wonderful bush concert.” Following sell-out seasons in 2015 and 2016, The Bush Concert returns in 2017 for a special appearance as part of Festival Fleurieu. With central themes of community, sustainability and the importance of The Arts in everyday life, this highly participatory performance is the perfect school holiday activity for audiences of all ages. There will be plenty of opportunities for audience participation as The Bush Concert is brought to life with action, colour, music, song and dance. Learn about the unique sounds of the instruments as the musicians perform Mark Simeon Ferguson’s enchanting score. Based on the book THE BUSH CONCERT written and ilustrated by Helga Visser. Text and Illustrations copyright © Helga Visser, First published by Omnibus Books a division of Scholastic Australia Pty Limited in 2011. This production produced by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra under licence from Scholastic Australia Pty Limited.
Sat 22 Apr 11.30am & 1.30pm Jubilee Hall Ya n k a l i l l a A r e a S c h o o l
Presenter Susan Ferguson Duration 45 mins Age suitability 3–9yrs Bookings festivalfleurieu.com.au
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ASO collaboration with the Elder Conservatorium of Music Finale concert
CONCERT
In Flight In the ASO’s commitment to nurture the next generation of musicians, this project will see ASO musicians working with music students in a side-by-side performance featuring works of Ravel and Stravinsky, conducted by Luke Dollman. As a centrepiece to the concert, a group of students from the Elder Conservatorium will present a brand new work, inspired by Ravel’s Mother Goose and Stravinsky’s Firebird, following a week of creative workshops led by internationally acclaimed composer and educator Paul Rissmann.
Fri 2 Jun 1.10pm
Elder Hall
Creative Director Paul Rissmann Conductor Luke Dollman Duration 60 mins (approx.) Age suitability All ages Bookings Sign up to the mailing list to be alerted when tickets will go on sale for this concert aso.com.au/learning
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FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
Out of This World Ages 7+, details p.19 Happy Town Ages 3–8, details p.21 Wonderland Workshop Ages 5+ details p.16 Mad Hatter’s Music Ages 7–12, details p.17
ASO Festival of Learning & Participation Led by Paul Rissmann In 2017, our annual celebration of music making and participation for young people will, for the first time, be housed in the superb surroundings of the Adelaide Town Hall. This dynamic week-long festival will see over 4,000 young people from kindergarten to tertiary level, share and make music with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. We welcome back internationally acclaimed composer and educator, Paul Rissmann, to lead the week’s programs, each linking to the ASO’s theme of storytelling.
SCHOOLS
You may like to check with your school to see if they are registered for these schools-only activities: Fortune’s Fool Yr 8–10 Out of This World Yr 4–7 Happy Town Yr K–3 Teacher Professional Learning Program: Music Making in the Early Years See aso.com.au/learning for more details on schools program
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ASO Festival of Learning & Participation
WORKSHOP
ASO Festival of Learning & Participation
WORKSHOP
Wonderland Workshop
Mad Hatter’s Music
This creative workshop will enable children to bring to life the enchanting story of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland through music and song. Inspired by the curious and curiouser surroundings of Wonderland, singer Elizabeth McCall presents this dynamic workshop, assisted by students of the ASO’s Professional Pathways program.
“We’re all mad here!”
S TA R T AT T H E G A L L E R Y
Join jazz violinist Julian Ferraretto for a creative music workshop inspired by the Mad Hatter and the weird and wacky world of Wonderland. Children will create a brand new piece of music assisted by ASO Professional Pathways students. Bring your instrument or borrow one of ours!
Both workshops are part of the START at the Gallery program proudly presented by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation.
from 11am–3pm, START at the Gallery is an ever-changing realm of art, entertainment and tours for families. It’s free and perfect for 3–12 year olds.
Held on the first Sunday of every month
Find out more at artgallery.sa.gov.au
Sun 4 Jun 11.15am & 12.15pm
Radford Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia
Presenter Elizabeth McCall Duration 45 mins (approx.) Cost FREE Age suitability 5+ (must be with adult) Bookings First come, first served on the day
Sun 4 Jun 1.15pm & 2.15pm
Radford Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia
Presenter Julian Ferraretto Duration 45 mins (approx.) Cost FREE Age suitability 7–12yrs Bookings First come, first served on the day
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ASO Festival of Learning & Participation
CONCERT
Out of This World Award-winning British composer and presenter Paul Rissmann returns to the ASO with a performance that will take you out of your seat, and out of this world! With music by Beethoven, Paul Stanhope and the bold themes from Star Wars and The Incredibles, we invite you and your family to share in an evening of interactive fun and adventure. At the centre of the performance will be the Australian Premiere of Rissmann’s newest composition, Wonderland, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, and scored for children’s choir and orchestra.
We d 7 J u n 6.30pm
A d e l a i d e To w n H a l l
Presenter Paul Rissmann Conductor Graham Abbott Vocals Young Adelaide Voices Duration 60 mins Age suitability 7+ Cost $22 Adult / $20 Child $74 Family (2 adults, 2 children) Bookings aso.com.au/family
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ASO Festival of Learning & Participation
CONCERT
Happy Town Narrated by the charismatic Paul Rissmann, hear the story of Chutney the Chimpanzee as he transforms the town of Drabsville into a town of colour and joy. Based on the book by Giles Andreae, The Chimpanzees of Happy Town will be brought to life by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra as they perform Rissmann’s vibrant score in its Australian Premiere. Delightful images by illustrator Guy Parker Rees will be projected above the orchestra, and children are invited to perform with the orchestra through participatory songs and actions. With important messages of how love and care create family and community, this fun-filled story is sure to put a smile on the faces of young and old alike.
Image courtesy: The Chimpanzees of Happy Town by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees first published in the UK by Orchards Books, an imprint of Hachette Children’s Books, Carmelite House, London
Sat 10 Jun 10am
A d e l a i d e To w n H a l l
Presenter Paul Rissmann Conductor Graham Abbott Vocalist Rachel Bruerville Duration 45 mins Age suitability 3–8yrs Cost $22 Adult / $20 Child $74 Family (2 adults, 2 children) Bookings aso.com.au/family
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Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre as part of Something on Saturday
CONCERT
Herman and Rosie “This is a tale about a big city. It’s a tale of hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze. It’s a tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth. But most of all, it’s the tale of Herman and Rosie”. A newly commissioned score by the ASO for 2017, composed by Mark Simeon Ferguson and based on Gus Gordon’s delightful book Herman and Rosie. This is a story about friendship, music, life in the big city, and following your dreams. Eight musicians of the ASO will perform the charming musical adaptation of Herman (oboe player) and Rosie (jazz singer) in the city of lights. With a lively, jazzinfluenced score and plenty of opportunities for students to participate throughout, this performance is be sure to be a musical highlight of your year!
Based on the book Herman and Rosie written and illustrated by Gus Gordon Text and illustrations copyright © Gus Gordon 2012 First published by Penguin Viking This production produced by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra under licence
Fri 30 Jun 6.30pm Sat 1 Jul 1pm & 3pm Space Theatre Adelaide Festival Centre
Presenter Susan Ferguson Duration 45 mins Age suitability 5+ Cost All tickets $15 Bookings adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
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WORKSHOP
ASO Come & Play In recent years, the ASO has held rehearsals in which community musicians sat next to professional musicians and experience what it’s like to play in a symphony orchestra. Again in 2017, we offer adult musicians the chance to join the players of the ASO for an engaging afternoon of music making, conducted by Principal Conductor, Nicholas Carter. The afternoon will conclude with an informal performance for family and friends. Features excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Strauss’s Blue Danube.
Sun 30 Jul 2.30–5.30pm Informal performance 5pm
ASO Grainger Studio
Conductor Nicholas Carter Cost $55, afternoon tea provided. Applications open online at aso.com.au/learning from 3 April. Limited places available. Suitability Community musicians, ages 18+ (approx. grade 5+)
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SHOWCASE CONCERT
Movie Masterpieces II: The Sequel It’s hard to imagine great movies without their equally great soundtracks – and by popular demand, Guy Noble and Margaret Pomeranz are back for Movie Masterpieces II: The Sequel. Co-presented by Foxtel Arts presenter of Stage & Screen Margaret Pomeranz, these two stunning concerts feature music from some of the world’s bestloved films, from John Williams’s epic Star Wars and Hans Zimmer’s bombastic Gladiator to Shostakovich’s elegant, heart-on-your-sleeve melody from The Gadfly and Nigel Westlake’s playful Babe plus Maurice Jarre’s heartfelt Doctor Zhivago and more. Join us on a wonderful adventure, walk down the red carpet, and delight in the brilliant orchestral showpieces that are the signature themes of some of the greatest movies of all time.
Fri 4 Aug 7.30pm Sat 5 Aug 7.30pm
Guy Noble Conductor Margaret Pomeranz Host Cost Adult $72-$101 Conc $67-$91 Child $32-$47 Family $208-$296 (2 adults, 2 children)
Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre
On sale Thu 1 Dec 2016 aso.com.au
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SHOWCASE CONCERT
Harry Potter and the P h i l o s o p h e r ’s S t o n e ™ in Concert Do you remember the excitement? The magic? The music? From the book that sparked our imagination came the movie that captured the hearts of millions. Relive the magic of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneTM like never before in this special live concert with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena. Watch the first film in this beloved fantasy series on a giant screen while the ASO performs every haunting and whimsical note from the movie. This unforgettable Oscar-nominated film score by award-winning American composer and conductor John Williams perfectly captures the childhood mischief, wizardry, and adventure. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneTM in Concert. Journey beyond your imagination and let the magic begin. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16)
Sat 4 Nov 7pm
Cost Adult $72-$101 Conc $67-$91 Child $32-$47 Family $208-$296
Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
(2 adults, 2 children)
On sale Thu 1 Dec 2016 aso.com.au
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