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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PRESCHOOL, PRIMARY, K-2 Ensemble & Docent Programs It s just plain fun! Our ensembles tell engaging children s stories with music. Many of your students may never have seen a violin (or the Three Pigs for that matter) in person. These programs absolutely captivate young listeners. All ensembles can present up to four performances per day. DPO TRIO Wee 3 A string bass, a trumpet, and percussion! What could these instruments possibly have in common? Find out as the trio explores likenesses, differences, and teamwork. Grades K-2 STRING QUARTET Goldilocks and The Three Bears Your students will be entranced as they participate in this classic tale told with music. Discover what Goldilocks needs to learn about being a good family member. Preschool & K-1 The Three Little Pigs Another classic unfolds in this unique and interactive performance. Your students will learn about music and some valuable lessons about friendship. Preschool & K-1 Land of XYZ Four very different dinosaurs wish they could be someone else until they work together to solve a problem. Your students will discover that their unique characteristics and abilities are important to their community. Preschool & K-1 COST: $165 per performance PERFORMANCE TIME: 30 minutes DOCENT PROGRAM The Orchestra and You We know they d rather run and jump all over the concert hall, but we think we ve got a compromise: get these kids physically involved with music. They become the orchestra. They watch for direction, and they play imaginary instruments. This audiovisual introduction to the symphony orchestra is perfect preparation for attending a live orchestra performance. We recommend a lively audience of 50-75. Grade 2 DATES: October-April COST: FREE RESERVE YOUR DATES! SCHEDULING BEGINS Call Ellen Bagley at 937-224-3521 extension 136 April 2012 11 The ensemble showed their passion for music, the joy they get out of playing their instruments, plus they gave a lot of great information. It was wonderful. TEACHER
INTERMEDIATE Grades 3-6 Ensemble Programs Kids have so many questions about musical instruments. This is their chance to fire away, while learning how music relates to history, science, social studies, and everyday life. Choose any one of four ensembles and select the program which best suits your needs. What a great opportunity to see and talk with professional musicians up close and in person, hear wonderful music, and learn a lot too! BRASS QUINTET Who Is the Brass Family? Lively music, an entertaining introduction to the instruments in a brass quintet and a little science too! Grades 2-6 Music Around the World Language, dress, and customs, all combine to define a culture, but what is missing from this list? Music, of course! Take a musical journey and discover the unique characteristics of music from around the world. Grades 3-6 Music of Our Time Explore the music of the twentieth century as the quintet leads your students through significant events of our time as illustrated in music from various decades of the twentieth century. Grades 4-6 STRING QUINTET Students enjoyed the close encounter with superb musicians. String Instrument Demonstration (The Science of String Sound) Who is in the string family and how do string instruments work? How many ways can string instruments produce a sound? Discover the answers to these questions as the quintet plays a wide variety of musical styles. Grades 1-5 Music for the Dance Music must be organized, especially when it involves dance! Students will learn how form, patterns, and rhythm combine to create characteristic dance styles from around the world. Grades 3-8 Where in Europe Is? Test your students map reading skills. The quintet will play music from various European countries and enlist volunteers from the audience to demonstrate their map reading skills. Grades 3-8 COST: $165 per performance DPO TRIO American Vignettes American Vignettes was composed especially for the DPO Trio by Cincinnati composer, Joe Price. From New Orleans to the Wild West, this lively presentation takes your students on a musical journey across the U.S. Grades 1-5 Music Around the World (with a surprise!) After a speedy trip around the world to discover how music reflects the culture of its people, your students will arrive in an American classroom to meet the Creatures in Room 642 by Cincinnati composer, Frank Proto. Here they will learn how music not only describes a culture, but also reveals the individuals (and other creatures) in it! Grades 4-8 TEACHER
WOODWIND QUINTET Woodwind Instrument Demonstration Why is the flute in a woodwind quintet if it s made out of metal and how does that French horn fit in? Discover the answer and see the exotic materials from faraway places that are used to make these instruments. Each has a distinctive sound, yet all blend together to make the unique sound of the woodwind quintet! Grades 1-5 Where in the World Is...? Follow musical clues from Europe to the Far East to South America and Africa to discover the unique musical sounds of countries around the world. This program will reinforce your students listening and map reading skills. Grades 4-6 Bach, Beethoven and Beyond! The quintet looks back over the years leading to the millennium by presenting a kaleidoscope of tunes, both serious and light-hearted, that have brought us to the present time. Grades 6-12 SECONDARY Grades 9-12 Ensembles Mentoring: Masters who train apprentices. That s what this is all about. These clinics were created to meet the requests of music teachers. We offer an unparalleled opportunity for your band and orchestra students to work side-byside with our professional musicians. STRING CLINICS FOR STUDENTS BRASS CLINICS FOR STUDENTS COST: $175 per 45-minute session STRING QUARTET: two violins, viola and cello BRASS QUINTET: two trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba STRING QUINTET: two violins, viola, cello & string bass WOODWIND QUINTET: flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon THE DPO TRIO: trumpet, string bass and percussion CONCERT CALENDAR DATE & TIME CONCERT TITLE LOCATION CONDUCTOR Young People s Concerts November 14, 2012, 9:30 and 11:10 a.m. Musical Mysteries Schuster Center Patrick Reynolds March 19, 2013, 9:30 and 11:10 a.m. Symphony Español Schuster Center Neal Gittleman & Patrick Reynolds Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings November 11, 2012, 3 p.m. Fall Concert Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church Dr. Betsey Hofeldt March 10, 2013, 3 p.m. Spring Concert Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church Dr. Betsey Hofeldt Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra December 9, 2012, 3 p.m. Winter Concert Schuster Center Patrick Reynolds March 17, 2013, 3 p.m. Family Concert Schuster Center Patrick Reynolds May 5, 2013, 3 p.m. Spring Concert Schuster Center Patrick Reynolds Magic Carpet Concerts March 5, 2013, 9:45 and 11 a.m. DPO Sings, Dances & Marches Masonic Center Patrick Reynolds March 6, 2013, 9:45 and 11 a.m. DPO Sings, Dances & Marches Masonic Center Patrick Reynolds March 7, 2013, 9:45 and 11 a.m. DPO Sings, Dances & Marches Masonic Center Patrick Reynolds
FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS PRIMARY Grades K-3 MAGIC CARPET CONCERTS The Philharmonic Sings, Dances & Marches These concerts are designed for our youngest audience members! We ll perform orchestral music in a casual and fun manner. Students will learn about the instruments of the orchestra and will learn how we can respond to music in different ways. This concert will be a fun musical journey for all. DATES: March 5, 6, 7, 2013 TIME: 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: Masonic Center COST: $4.00 per seat INTERMEDIATE Grades 4-7 YOUNG PEOPLE S CONCERTS One of the DPO s longest-standing traditions! These concerts give students the opportunity to hear the exciting sounds of a full orchestra in the acoustically perfect Schuster Center while also learning how music connects to many of areas of their classroom curriculum. Teachers receive a study guide and a CD of concert excerpts. At no charge, docents (if available) come to your school to prepare students for the concert. Musical Mysteries This concert will explore the musical evidence that composers, musicians and the conductor leave to send us a message. Audience members will become Concert Scene Investigators as they uncover the secrets in the music. CONDUCTOR: Patrick Reynolds CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Language Arts, Music and Social Studies Symphony Español Come celebrate the influence of Hispanic culture on the music of the orchestra. Composers of all nationalities have been drawn to the appeal of this strong tradition, proving that music truly is the universal language. CONDUCTORS: Neal Gittleman & Patrick Reynolds CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Language Arts, Music and Social Studies DATES: November 14, 2012 Musical Mysteries March 19, 2013 Symphony Español TIMES: 9:30 and 11:10 am LOCATION: Schuster Center COST: $4.75 per seat SECONDARY Grades 7-12 Open Rehearsal This is where the conductor does much of his work. You can watch it all come together at one of our rehearsals. Selected dates will be mailed to you in the fall. DATES: TBA TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: Schuster Center COST: FREE RESERVE YOUR DATES! Call 937-224-3521 extensions 136 or 118 In today s electronic media world, young people need exposure to live performances by people who have achieved a high degree of excellence at their art. TEACHER
EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS SECONDARY Grades 6-12 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings This orchestra was established to provide an exceptional musical experience for talented young string students throughout the greater Dayton area. The musicians perform two concerts a year. PERFORMERS: Grades 6-12 CONDUCTOR: Betsey Hofeldt DATES: November 11, 2012, Fall Concert March 10, 2013, Spring Concert TIMES: 3:00 pm LOCATION: Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church COST: Free Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra The best of the Miami Valley make up this premier orchestra of young people. Members study challenging orchestral music, work with professional musicians, and perform three concerts a year. PERFORMERS: Grades 9-12 CONDUCTOR: Patrick Reynolds DATES: December 9, 2012 Winter Concert March 17, 2013 Family Concert May 5, 2013 Spring Concert TIME: 3:00 p.m. COST: December 9, 2012, $6 March 17, 2013, $6 to $13 May 5, 2013, $6 Betsey Hofeldt DPYS Conductor Patrick Reynolds DPYO Conductor COMPETITIONS David L. Pierson Young Musicians Concerto Competition The winner of this competition receives a $500 cash award and is the featured soloist with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra at a Young People s Concert during the 2013-2014 season. Grades: 9 11 Applications for this competition will be mailed to your music department in mid-winter. EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS OVERALL EDUCATION SUPPORT C&M Rubber Company Charles E. Hoffman Fund of the Dayton Foundation Charles E. Hoffman Music Fund of the Dayton Foundation Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association Green County Community Foundation J. Edward and Jennie B. Hoffman Fund of the Dayton Foundation PNC Foundation Vandalia Cultural Arts Endowment Fund ADVENTURES IN SOUND ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS Mr. Charles D. Berry The Children s Medical Center Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Miami County Foundation Tipp City Area Community Foundations Troy Foundation Anonymous Foundation MAGIC CARPET CONCERTS Ms. Shirley M. Docken Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hone The Troy Foundation MusiKids Armotte H. Boyer Charitable Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Iddings Foundation SPARK The Berry Family Foundation Mr. Charles D. Berry Community Foundation for Kettering The Frank M. Tait Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mathile Family Foundation Ohio Arts Council For audition information call the DPO Education Department at (937) 224-3521 x118 or visit our website at www.daytonphilharmonic.com. Order your DPYO Concert Tickets! Call 937-224-3521 extension 136 Call Ticket Center Stage at 888-228-3630 Dec 2012 May 2013 MAr 2013 9 5
ORDER FORM 2012-2013 PROGRAMS CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person: School Name: Title/Position: Address: City, State & Zip: Daytime Phone: ( ) E-mail: RESERVE A DATE FOR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Scheduling Begins April 11, 2012 Grade Program Available Preschool & Grades K-1 Goldilocks Three Pigs Land of XYZ Wee 3 September May Grades 2 The Orchestra and You October April Grades 1-8 Brass Quintet String Quintet DPO Trio Woodwind Quintet September May Grades 9-12 String Clinics Brass Clinics September May RESERVATIONS FOR FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS Program 2012-2013 School Year Date Concert Time Grade(s) # Attending Subtotal Young People s Concerts Nov 14 March 19 9:30 11:10 $ Magic Carpet Concerts Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 9:45 11:00 $ Cost is $4.75 per seat for Young People s and $4.00 per seat for Magic Carpet TOTAL $ IMPORTANT RESERVATION PROCEDURES Check your school calendar carefully before making concert reservations. Inform the Dayton Philharmonic s Education Department at (937) 224-3521 x136 of special seating needs for hearing or sight impaired, wheelchairs, or crutches when making your reservations. METHOD OF PAYMENT Reservations should be made as soon as possible to ensure seating availability. Program notes will be mailed to you four to six weeks before each concert. A seating chart and other information will be provided two weeks before the concert. Check/Purchase Order Please make payable to: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Check/Purchase Order # Credit Card: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Name on Card: Expiration Date: Card Number: Signature: *Address: City, State & Zip: * Billing information if different from Contact Information above. RETURN ORDER FORM TO: Education Department Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra 109 North Main Street, Suite 200 Dayton, Ohio 45402 Phone: (937) 224-3521 x136 or x118 Fax: (937) 223-9189 Email: gpugh@daytonphilharmonic.com www.daytonphilharmonic.com RESERVE YOUR DATES! Call 937-224-3521 extensions 136 or 118 April 2012 11