Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Families Program 2016
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Vincent Ciccarello Managing Director
Our Families program sits at the heart of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s 2016 season, as we recognise that learning and participation in music can play a significant part in the lives of young people. In all our activities, we are committed to creating opportunities for people of all ages to experience and be inspired by live music making. Through our richly diverse program of creative and participatory activities, we hope that you and your family can enjoy a first-hand experience, learning about and making music with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in 2016. Join us for what promises to be our most vibrant year of activity yet.
Calendar
Date
Project / Concert
Ages
Page
20 Jan
ASO Jams – Art Gallery SA*
6-12
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22 Jan
ASO Jams – Adelaide Zoo*
6-12
21
08 Mar
Junior Jams
1½-5
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06 Apr
Merlin and Magic
7-14
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09 Apr
Crazy Creatures
3-9
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18-29 Apr
P is for Puppet*
3+
9
19 Apr
Stories Come Alive*
5-9
11
21 Apr
Folk Fusion*
9-14
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26 Apr
ASO Jams – SA Museum*
6-12
21
07 Jun
Junior Jams
1½-5
18
09 Jul
The Bush Concert
3-10
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09 Aug
Junior Jams
1½-5
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20 Aug
Peter Combe & the ASO
3-9
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26-27 Aug Big Rehearsal
Various 22-23
17 Sep
ASO Jams – Migration Museum* 6-12
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20 Sep
Junior Jams
1½-5
18
22 Oct
The Gruffalo
3-12
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* Validated Children’s University activity. Present your CU Passport to Learning to receive a stamp. For more information visit childrensuniversity.com.au
Photo by Shane Reid
ASO Festival of Learning & Participation 2
In 2015, ASO made music with over 3000 children during our inaugural Festival of Learning & Participation for schools and families. In April 2016 we welcome back internationally acclaimed composer and educator Paul Rissmann, to lead an augmented program of school concerts, family concerts, teacher workshops, community events and a cutting-edge creative project.
Families & our community Crazy Creatures Ages 3-9 (details p.6) Merlin and Magic Ages 7-14 (details p.5) The Petrushka Project in the Community: P is for Puppet ages 3+ (details p.9) Folk Fusion ages 9-14 (details p.10) Stories Come Alive ages 5-9 (details p.11) The Petrushka Project Music Students ages 14-18 For more information, visit our website aso.com.au/ learning under Festival of Learning & Participation
Schools You may like to check with your school to see if it has registered for these schools-only activities: The Beat of Your Feet Primary K-3 Crazy Creatures Primary R-4 Merlin and Magic Middle Years Yr 4-8 Teacher Professional Development Program Performing Arts/Music Teachers The Petrushka Project for Schools Secondary Yr 8-10 Visit aso.com.au/learning for full details of festival program. Be part of it in 2016! Photo of Paul Rissmann by Shane Reid
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Merlin and Magic Paul Rissmann Presenter
David Sharp Conductor
Young Adelaide Voices directed by Christie Anderson Children’s Chorus
Wed 06 Apr 6PM
ASO GRAINGER STUDIO
In 2016, Paul Rissmann returns to the ASO for a spell-binding concert of music inspired by the enchanting world of wizards and magic, conjured up by captivating imagery and music. Participate in the Australian premiere of Paul’s narrated work Merlin, based on the ancient legend of Merlin the young wizard and featuring singers from Young Adelaide Voices. Don’t miss this spectacular performance – young and old will be entranced! $18 child / $20 adult Ages 7-14 Bookings online at aso.com.au/learning/family
Part of the 2016 ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, see page 3 Merlin and Magic image courtesy Paul Rissmann
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Crazy Creatures Paul Rissmann Presenter
David Sharp Conductor
Elizabeth McCall Vocalist
Sat 09 Apr 10AM & 12PM
ASO GRAINGER STUDIO
Award-winning British composer and presenter Paul Rissmann, returns to the ASO with a brand new program for young families. Crazy Creatures features two of Paul’s newest compositions, based on the hilarious tales of The Duck With No Luck and A Cat Called Scratch by Jonathan Long, illustrated by Korky Paul. These fun-filled stories are brought to life with a vibrant score, participatory songs and delightful illustrations projected above the orchestra. $18 child / $20 adult Ages 3-9 Bookings online at aso.com.au/learning/family Part of the 2016 ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, see page 3
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Crazy Creatures illustration by Korky Paul
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P is for Puppet April School Holidays,18-29 Apr* 10.30AM - 4.30PM MON-FRI MIGRATION MUSEUM SA, KINTORE AVENUE
Visit the Migration Museum to create your own puppet from found and recycled materials to take home. Discover the history of legendary puppet characters from around the world such as Punch, Pulcinella and Petrushka. Perform your own puppet show in our special pop-up puppet theatre. Learn about the composer Stravinsky and his ground-breaking musical composition that tells the tale of the puppet Petrushka and explore the Russian Community exhibition on display in the Museum’s Forum Gallery. Free. Bookings required for groups only Ages 3+ *excl. 25 Apr, Anzac Day
A MUSEUM OF HISTORY SA
Part of the 2016 ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, see page 3 Photo by Lynette Shanbury courtesy of Little Angel Theatre
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Folk Fusion Julian Ferraretto Presenter
Thu 21 Apr 11AM - 1PM
CITY LIBRARY RUNDLE PLACE
Join violinist Julian Ferraretto for an energising musicmaking session, inspired by the folk tales and themes of Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka. Short informal performance at 12:30pm in Studio 1. Please bring your instrument. Approximate skill level AMEB grade 1+. All participants to be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for instrumental/vocal students aged 9-14 Free. Bookings essential via aso.com.au/learning
Part of the 2016 ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, see page 3
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Stories Come Alive Elizabeth McCall Presenter
Tue 19 Apr 10.30AM & 12PM
CITY LIBRARY RUNDLE PLACE
Join us for a creative story telling workshop and explore the power of music in bringing stories to life.  In this hands-on and fun workshop, children will learn about songs, musical scores and sound effects – and be inspired to find the joy in becoming lifetime story tellers and music makers. Ages 5-9 Free. Bookings essential via aso.com.au/learning
Part of the 2016 ASO Festival of Learning & Participation, see page 3
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The Bush Concert Something on Saturday Presented by The Adelaide Festival Centre Susan Ferguson Presenter
Sat 09 Jul 1PM & 3PM
DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE
Violins squawk like galahs. Clarinets interject like Noisy Miner birds. The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra brings you a remarkable interpretation of Helga Visser’s much-loved Australian tale, The Bush Concert. Join eight ASO musicians and actor Susan Ferguson for a highly participatory performance that weaves the sounds of the Australian bush into an enchanting musical score by South Australian composer, Mark Simeon Ferguson. A heart-warming rhyme with a simple message – when things are looking down, get together and sing a song or dance. You’ll feel great. All tickets $14.50 Ages 3-10 Bookings online at bass.net.au 131 246
Based on the books THE BUSH CONCERT written and illustrated 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.
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Peter Combe & the ASO
Mr Clicketty Cane & Other Tall Tales
Peter Combe Singer / Presenter
David Sharp Conductor
Young Adelaide Voices directed by Christie Anderson Chorus
Sat 20 Aug 10AM & 12PM
ASO GRAINGER STUDIO
One of Australia’s best known and most loved children’s songwriters, Peter Combe joins the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to play some of his best known songs...and some newer ones as well. Hear the tale of Mr Clicketty Cane who plays his silly game and asks everyone to wash their face in orange juice; Jack and the famous story of him disobeying his mother and climbing the beanstalk; the song about Tom who plays the trumpet, Ben the French Horn, Kate the tuba, and Clare the trombone. The musical tale of a confused tadpole, a song about learning to play chopsticks on the violin, piano and flute including a short cameo by a Pavarotti impersonator (!) and...a song about stopping, getting ready and going! All performed in Peter’s inimitable, interactive style. $18 child / $20 adult Ages 3-9 Bookings online at aso.com.au/learning/family Mr Clicketty Cane illustration by Linc Tiver
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The Gruffalo Terry Davies Conductor
Sat 22 Oct 11AM & 2PM
HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE
Join us as we venture into the deep dark wood with the acclaimed animated films based on the books The Gruffalo and its delightful successor The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. These enchanting films are shown on the big screen accompanied live by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. René Aubry’s beautiful scores make for a perfect introduction to the orchestra, so this performance is the ideal opportunity to introduce the delights of live orchestral music to younger family members and friends. Now, can the cunning and resourceful little mouse outsmart that hungry Gruffalo…? $30 child / $35 adult Ages 3-12 Bookings online at aso.com.au/learning/family
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Gruffalo image courtesy Magic Light Pictures
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Junior Jams Presented in association with Adelaide City Council Elizabeth McCall Presenter and Singer
Tue 08 Mar Tue 07 Jun Tue 09 Aug Tue 20 Sep 10.30AM & 11.30AM
CITY LIBRARY RUNDLE PLACE
Our popular ASO Junior Jams offer pre-school aged children the chance to sing, dance and make music together as they discover the instruments of the orchestra through stories, songs and demonstrations by musicians of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Designed especially for little people to engage with and enjoy making music in a stimulating program, this series is not to be missed! FREE Ages 18 months-5 years Bookings follow links from aso.com.au/learning/family
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Photo by Sandra Morello
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ASO Jams Julian Ferraretto Presenter Art Gallery of South Australia Wed 20 Jan 10.30AM & 12PM Adelaide Zoo Fri 22 Jan 10.30AM & 12PM SA Museum Tue 26 Apr 10.30AM & 12PM Migration Museum Sat 17 Sep 1.30PM & 3PM Get creative – making music is fun! After hugely popular workshops throughout 2015, ASO Jams continues in 2016. Facilitator and jazz violinist Julian Ferraretto will lead these energising workshops, assisted by musicians of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Children will explore the links between music and a related exhibit at 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. FREE Ages 6-12 Bookings open 8 weeks prior to each event date. Follow links from aso.com.au/learning/family from 8 weeks prior to each event date.
A MUSEUM OF HISTORY SA
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Big Rehearsals Richard Gill OAM Conductor The ASO's new Big Rehearsals program is directed by one of Australia’s foremost music educators, Richard Gill OAM. This inspirational two-day program will see nearly 150 instrumental students join the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for rehearsals, workshops and a culminating showcase concert. Experience the thrill of being part of a full symphonic orchestra whilst expanding your performance and ensemble skills, mentored by musicians of the ASO.
Group 1 Beginner (Strings only) Rehearsal Saturday 27 Aug, 10am – 12pm Suitability AMEB standard (or equivalent) grade 1-2 In collaboration with
Group 2 Intermediate (Orchestral Instruments) Rehearsal Friday 26 Aug, 1.30pm – 4pm Suitability AMEB standard (or equivalent) grades 3-5 22
Group 3 Advanced (Orchestral Instruments) Rehearsal Friday 26 Aug, 10am – 12.30pm Suitability AMEB standard (or equivalent) grades 6+
Combined Groups (all groups required) Rehearsal Saturday 27 Aug, 1pm – 2:30pm Cost $50 per participant Application Applications will open online at aso.com.au/learning from 1 May 2016. Limited positions available. Showcase Concert Saturday 27 Aug, 3pm – 4pm Venue for all events ASO Grainger Studio, 91 Hindley Street Proudly supported by
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Help support music education Experiencing the power of live music is at the core of everything we do at the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. And to share it with as broad a community as possible, we rely on the generous support of donors. By donating to the ASO, you can help inspire the next generation of music lovers. Give online at: aso.com.au/donate For further information phone Alexandra Bassett, Donor Relations Manager on 8233 6221 or bassetta@aso.com.au
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Photo by Shane Reid
Collaborations ASO recognises that education is most effectively delivered as a partnership: a shared responsibility of the whole community. As part of our commitment to connecting communities and providing lifelong opportunities for music learning and participation, we are thrilled to be working closely with other like-minded partners who also share our mission to engage all young people. We grow our relationships with the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Migration Museum, the South Australian Museum, Adelaide Zoo and the City Library and we return to the Something on Saturday program at Adelaide Festival Centre. A collaborative focus on enhancing music education across the state sees the ASO collaborate across the season with the Australian Strings Association, Adelaide Youth Orchestra and Young Adelaide Voices. In 2016, we continue to grow our relationship with Children's University Australia, opening up more opportunities for enrolled students to engage with our community programs.
Your ASO contacts Ticketing Enquiries T (08) 8233 6233 E aso@aso.com.au Learning Program Enquiries Emily Gann, Learning & Community Engagement Coordinator T (08) 8233 6253 E ganne@aso.au Donor Enquiries Alexandra Bassett, Donor Relations Manager T (08) 8233 6221 E bassetta@aso.au Child Safe Enquiries Louise Williams, Manager People & Culture T (08) 8223 6247 E williamsl@aso.com.au 25
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The ASO receives Commonwealth Government funding through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. The Orchestra is funded by the Government of South Australia through Arts SA. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that dates, times, prices and other information contained herein is correct at time of publication. Due to reasons beyond the ASO’s control, details may change without notice. We will make every effort to 26 communicate these with you should this eventuate.