2017-18 MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS · Dear Educator, HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY CLEVELAND...
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MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
PRE-K TO GRADE 12
A C E N T U R Y O F E X C E L L E N C E
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Dear Educator,
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA!
Since 1918, more than 4 million school-aged children have been introduced to classical music by The Cleveland Orchestra. Educators like you are the key to providing this unique Cleveland experience which is often the spark that lights a lifelong passion for music. For many young people school field trips are the first (and often only) opportunity to hear live music by one of the world’s top orchestras. Whether your students are in pre-school, high school, or somewhere in between, we have programs to meet your music education needs.
• MUSICAL RAINBOWS introduce students in pre-K through grade 1 to the instruments of the Orchestra, one at a time.
• EDUCATION CONCERT FIELD TRIPS introduce students to classical music performed by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra in historic Severance Hall. Audio, print and web-based preparation tools are free to participating schools.
• MINDFUL MUSIC MOMENTS, a new program for schools that marries classical music, mindfulness techniques and technology to deliver daily 4 minute modules over the morning announcements in schools.
• FRIDAY MORNING CONCERTS are offered to high school students at a discount rate. These concerts, which are open to the general public, give students the opportunity to hear The Cleveland Orchestra in a traditional concert setting.
• TEACHER WORKSHOPS give you the tools you need to engage students in active listening and arts learning.
• SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS includes discounted student tickets, ensemble coaching and school music advocacy tools.
We look forward to seeing you at Severance Hall!
Sincerely,
Joan Katz NapoliSenior Director, Education & Community Programs
The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2017-18 Education Programs are made possible by:
as of August 2017
Introduce your students to The Cleveland Orchestra – it’s an experience they will never forget!
ENDOWMENT FUNDERSHope and Stanley I. AdelsteinKathleen L. BarberMr. Roger G. BerkIn memory of Anna B. BodyIsabelle and Ronald BrownDr. Jeanette Grasselli Brown
and Dr. Glenn R. BrownRoberta R. CalderwoodAlice H. Cull MemorialMr. and Mrs. Charles R. Emrick, Jr.Charles and Marguerite C. GalanieMr. David J. GoldenThe George Gund FoundationThe Hershey FoundationDorothy Humel HovorkaMr. James J. HummerFrank and Margaret HyncikJunior Committee of The Cleveland OrchestraWalter and Jean Kalberer FoundationAlfred M. Lerner In-School Performance FundLinda and Saul LudwigMachaskee Fund for Community ProgrammingMr. and Mrs. Stanley A. MeiselChristine Gitlin Miles, in honor of Jahja LingMr. and Mrs. David T. MorganthalerMorley Fund for Pre-School EducationThe Eric & Jane Nord Family FundPysht FundThe Max Ratner Education Fund, given by
the Ratner, Miller, and Shafran Families and Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
The William N. Skirball EndowmentAnonymous, in memory of Georg SoltiJules and Ruth Vinney Cleveland Orchestra
Youth Orchestra Touring Fund PROGRAM FUNDERSThe Abington FoundationAmerican Greetings CorporationBlossom Friends of The Cleveland OrchestraEva L. and Joseph M. Bruening FoundationMary E. and F. Joseph Callahan FoundationConway Family FoundationCuyahoga County Residents through Cuyahoga
Arts and CultureDominion Energy Charitable FoundationErnst & Young LLPThe Harry K. Fox and Emma R. Fox Charitable
FoundationFriends of The Cleveland Orchestra
(formerly Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra)
The Giant Eagle FoundationKeyBankThe Laub FoundationMacy’sMuna & Basem Hishmeh FoundationMartha Holden Jennings FoundationThe Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel FoundationThe Nord Family FoundationNordson Corporation FoundationOhio Arts CouncilOhio Savings Bank, A Division of New York
Community BankPNC BankHarold C. Schott FoundationThe Reinberger FoundationAlbert G. and Olive H. Schlink FoundationThe Sherwin-Williams CompanyThomas H. White FoundationThe Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
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PNC Musical Rainbows 2 For Students Pre-K to Grade 2
Mindful Music Moments 4
Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts 5 For Elementary, Middle and High School Students
Workshops for Teachers 10
Cleveland Orchestra Friday Morning Concerts 11 For High School Students
Support for School Music Programs 12
Cleveland Orchestra Student Ensembles 13 Instrumental and Choral Training in The Cleveland Orchestra tradition of excellence
FRI NOV 6 — 11 a.m.SYMPHONIC DANCESGianandrea Noseda, conductorLeonidas Kavakos, violin
SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
FRI JAN 8 — 11 a.m.BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN Franz Welser-Möst, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano
BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 15 (for string orchestra)
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3
FRI APR 1 — 11 a.m.WAGNER’S GÖTTERDÄMMERUNGFranz Welser-Möst, conductorLeila Josefowicz, violin
ADÈS Concentric Paths WAGNER Excerpts from Götterdämmerung
FRI APR 29 — 11 a.m.A HERO’S LIFEAntonio Pappano, conductor
WAGNER Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben [A Hero’s Life]
FRI MAY 6 — 11 a.m.STRAVINSKY’S FIREBIRDAndrés Orozco-Estrada, conductorKirill Gerstein, piano
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 1STRAVINSKY Suite from The Firebird
FRI MAY 20 — 11 a.m.BEETHOVEN’S EMPERORFranz Welser-Möst, conductor Rudolf Buchbinder, piano
JANÁČEK Suite from From the House of the Dead
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”)
FRIDAY MORNING MATINEE CONCERTS
clevelandorchestra.com JUST $15 FOR STUDENTS UNDER 18!
THE VIBRANT VIOLIN Yoko Moore, violin Friday, October 27 at 10 am
CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTETMichael Miller & Jack Sutte, trumpetHans Clebsch, hornRichard Stout, tromboneKenneth Heinlein, tubaFriday, December 8 at 10am
Energetic host Maryann Nagel gets students Pre-K to Grade 2 singing, clapping, and moving to the music while Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, and demonstrate their instruments. PNC Musical Rainbows are approximately 30 minutes long* and take place in Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall.
Maryann Nagel, host Laura Silverman, piano
2* Christmas Brass Quintet program is approximately 40 minutes
in length and takes place in the Orchestra Hall at Severance Hall.
PNC Musical RainbowsT H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
Endowed by the Pysht Fund
THE HAPPY HORNHans Clebsch, hornFriday, February 23 at 10 am
THE BRILLIANT BASSHenry Peyrebrune, bassFriday, March 9 at 10 am
THE FABULOUS FLUTEMarisela Sager, fluteFriday, April 20 at 10 am
POWERFUL PERCUSSIONThomas Sherwood, percussionFriday, May 4 at 10 am
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | PNC MUSICAL RAINBOWS
NAME SCHOOL
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DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PHONE
THE VIBRANT VIOLIN Friday, October 27, 2017
CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTET Friday, December 8, 2017
THE HAPPY HORN Friday, February 23, 2018
THE BRILLIANT BASS Friday, March 9, 2018
THE FABULOUS FLUTE Friday, April 20, 2018
POWERFUL PERCUSSION Friday, May 4, 2018
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All artists and programs are subject to change.
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Mindful Music MomentsDaily Classical Music and Mindfulness for your students!The Cleveland Orchestra invites your school to participate in Mindful Music Moments, a program that marries access to classical music, technology, and ‘mindfulness’ (a concept trending heavily with many school administrators). This program has proven effective for pre-K through grade 12 students in creating a ritual to calm and focus before the school day begins. The daily 4 minute routine exposes your students to a classical music piece coupled with mindfulness techniques delivered over the morning announcements in schools. Teachers, administrators and students have reported that Mindful Music Moments provides tangible tools for mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper appreciation of classical music.
WHY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE:• To teach and strengthen mindfulness, and introduce different calming techniques
to students
• To establish a focused environment for learning so students can start the day in a positive way
• To improve learning and behaviors
• To decrease anxiety in students
• To increase exposure to classical music
This program is easy to use. All of the work is done for you! For information on cost and details to participate please provide the following:
MINDFUL MUSIC MOMENTS – Expression of Interest
Return by Email to: [email protected] or fax to: 216.231.4077.
QUESTIONS: Call Sandra Jones at 216.231-7349 or email: [email protected]
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How to Order Seats1. Complete the Education
Concert Order Form. Orders are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Return order form by fax, email, or mail by October 3, 2017 to ensure your choice of concert date/time. Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of your order.
2. Select a payment option. A payment option must be selected when the order form is returned, or your order will not be processed. Return the order form with a purchase order, check, money order, or complete credit card information. Credit card orders can also be accepted by phone at (216) 231-7349. The ticket price for students is $7.00. Teachers and chaperones attend free of charge. We respectfully request one teacher/chaperone for every 20 students.
3. Watch for your Group Ticket which will be sent approximately two weeks prior to your scheduled attendance.
Questions? Call Sandra Jones, Manager of Education and Family Concerts, at (216) 231-7349 or email [email protected] 5
Education Concerts Link to StandardsThese narrated, 60-minute concerts are performed by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra in historic Severance Hall and explore the artistic, historical, cultural and social context of music while introducing students to basic musical concepts and orchestral repertoire. Education Concerts align with the National Standards for Music Education and Ohio Learning and Fine Arts Standards for fine arts in music, and also address specific curricular benchmarks and learning outcomes for grades 3-12.
Free Classroom ResourcesSchools attending Education Concerts receive free classroom resources to help prepare students for the concert experience including The Score student newspaper for students (hard copy); a Teacher’s Guide (in PDF form); a Spotify Playlist of the concert music; and a video, “Get Ready for The Cleveland Orchestra.” To access resources online go to clevelandorchestra.com, click on Education & Community, then click on “For Schools & Teachers.” Scroll down to Classroom Resources for Educators.
Teacher Workshops are also available (see pg. 10).
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: Plan to arrive 25 minutes before the concert. Detailed instructions will be sent to contact persons to share with your transportation department.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/ SNOW POLICY: If your school is closed due to inclement weather on the day of the scheduled concert, call (216) 231-7349. Your school will receive a credit toward a comparable concert within the season. You must contact us within 7 business days of your cancelled concert to receive and schedule an alternate concert.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are only issued for orders cancelled 2 weeks prior to the concert. There are no refunds for unused tickets.
Education Concerts
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“Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey”
T H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
Education Concerts
For The Cleveland Orchestra’s 100th Sea-son, Music Director Franz Welser-Möst has created “The Prometheus Project,” designed to provide a new lens through which to explore the music of Beethoven, both for adults (in our eve-ning concerts) and young people (in our Education Concerts) .
“The Prometheus Project” connects Pro-metheus, a Titan of Greek Mythology, and Beethoven, a titan of classical music. They are bound together in spirit by a rebellious nature, a deep love of human-kind, and their ability to overcome great obstacles to use their individual gifts to change the world.
Prometheus broke all the rules and defied Zeus by giving humans the precious gift of fire. Metaphorically, this ability to create and control fire can be seen as an essential part of giving independence and self-determination to humanity, and helping pave a means to civilization (cooking, heating, creating tools, etc.) Thus Prometheus provided the spark that gave rise to civilization, and empowered
humans to fight for justice, individual freedoms, and the greater good.
Beethoven broke rules too – musically and otherwise. He was an innovator, widening the scope of sonata, sym-
phony, concerto and quartet forms, and combining vocals and
instruments in a new way. He over-came many challenges in his personal life (e.g., raised by a single alcoholic, abusive parent, progressive deafness) to become one of the world’s greatest composers.
Beethoven was an inquisitive man raised in the Enlightenment, which directly af-fected the music he wrote. Where Prometheus gave fire to hu-mans, Beethoven gave his music, using it to express his passionate belief in justice, equality, the right to human dignity, and the goodness of humanity.
Student Work Featured in Education ConcertsA goal for the “Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Education Concerts, is for students to recognize their own potential to create a better world and how the actions of one individual can make a difference. In spring, 2017, Orchestra musicians and staff worked with students and teachers at the Cleveland School of the Arts (CSA) to explore the challenges, and accomplishments of Beethoven and Prometheus, and the ways they served the greater good. Using artistic mediums (Visual and Performing Arts), and engaging core curriculum (English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies), and using Joseph Campbell’s classic Hero’s Journey framework, students were challenged to create work that connected to personal narratives, personal heroes, and the ways in which they envision using their own gifts to shape their future world. Select CSA student projects will be projected onto a large screen behind the Orchestra, integrating them into “Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Education Concerts.
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“Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey”The Cleveland OrchestraVinay Parameswaran, conductor
Severance Hall
Grades 4-8 November 8 & 10, 2017
All artists and programs are subject to change.
Teacher WorkshopTuesday, October 10, 2017 4:30-6:30 pm
T H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
Education Concerts
VINAY PARAMESWARAN
BEETHOVENOverture to The Creatures of PrometheusSymphony No. 5, Movement 4: AllegroSymphony No. 1, Movement 2: Andante cantabile con motoSymphony No. 5, Movement 1: Allegro con brioSymphony No. 7, Movement 1: Poco sostenuto – Vivace
This first-ever, multi-media Cleveland Orchestra Education Concert, explores a unique intersection between mythology and music, examining the connection between Prometheus, a Titan of Greek Mythology, and Beethoven, a titan of classical music. Bound in spirit by their creativity, rebellious nature, and a deep love of humankind, Beethoven and Prometheus both overcame great obstacles and used their individual gifts to create a better world. These concerts will feature movements from some of Beethoven’s most important symphonies accompanied by the creative output (visual art, dance, language arts and more) of students from the Cleveland School of the Arts (projected on a large screen behind the Orchestra) who were deeply engaged with Orchestra musicians last spring in an interdisciplinary “Prometheus Project” curriculum.
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T H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
Education Concerts
“Civil Rights: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”The Cleveland OrchestraVinay Parameswaran, conductor
Severance Hall
Grades 6-12 February 6-9, 2018
Teacher WorkshopTuesday, December 5, 20174:30–6:30 pm
Through music and dramatic vignettes, this concert traces the life journey of Martin Luther King, Jr. through major events of the Civil Rights Movement; celebrating his victories, emphasizing his philosophy of non-violence, reflecting on his untimely death, and asking what we can do now to honor and fulfill his legacy. The repertoire includes music directly related to the life of Dr. King, as well as music symbolic of peaceful revolution from other periods in history, demonstrating the timeless nature of the need for social justice and unity.
VINAY PARAMESWARAN
DUPRÉ CortègeTRADITIONAL There is a Balm in GileadDORSEY Take My Hand, Precious LordBEETHOVEN Overture to FidelíoELLINGTON Giggling Rapids (from The River)COPLAND The Promise of LivingMENDELSSOHN Finale from Symphony No. 5 (“Reformation”)IVES The Unanswered QuestionTRADITIONAL We Shall OvercomeDVOŘÁK Largo (excerpt) from Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”)
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“Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Grades 4-8
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10 am
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12 pm
Friday, November 10, 2017 10 am
Friday, November 10, 2017 12 pm
“Civil Rights: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Grades 6-12
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12 pm
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10 am
Friday, February 9, 2018 10 am
Friday, February 9, 2018 12 pm
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Registration FormEducation Concert Teacher Workshops
“Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Grades 4-8 Presenter: Mollibeth Cox
Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 4:30-6:30 pm at Severance Hall
“Civil Rights: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.” Grades 6-12 Presenter: Meaghan Heinrich
Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 4:30-6:30 pm at Severance Hall
To reserve by fax: (216) 231-4077, attn. Workshops
Workshops for TeachersT H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
Education Concert Teacher WorkshopsAttending an Education Concert at Severance Hall? Give your students an engaging and interactive preview of the concert selections before they even set foot in the door. These lively, hands-on workshops include ready-to-use lesson plans and a special workshop CD to take back to your own classroom. Great for music specialists or grade level teachers. Workshop fees are $25.00. Fees cover materials and parking.
Workshop Presenters
Meaghan HeinrichConsultant, Education & Community Engagement
Mollibeth CoxManager, Learning Programs
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High School StudentsT H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
These concerts are performed without intermission. All artists and programs are subject to change.
To reserve tickets for your students, call Group Sales at 216-231-7493 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or email us at [email protected].
clevelandorchestra.comJUST $15 FOR STUDENTS!
FRIDAY MORNING
ALL-BEETHOVEN FRI SEP 29 — 11 a.m.Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
BEETHOVEN Quartet No. 15 (adapted for string orchestra) BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3
MOZART'S LINZ SYMPHONY FRI NOV 17 — 11 a.m.Nicholas McGegan, conductor
RAMEAU Suite from Dardanus GLUCK Suite from Don Juan MOZART Symphony No. 36 ("Linz")
MENDELSSOHN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO FRI FEB 16 — 11 a.m.Bernard Labadie, conductorIsabelle Faust, violin
MENDELSSOHN Violin ConcertoMOZART Symphony No. 40
ELGAR'S SECOND FRI MAR 2 — 11 a.m.Nikolaj Znaider, conductor
ELGAR Symphony No. 2
DV FRI MAR 16 — 11 a.m.Alan Gilbert, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, cello
BARBER Cello Concerto DV Symphony No. 8
BEETHOVEN'S HEROIC SYMPHONY FRI APR 13 — 11 a.m.Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
WAGNER Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica")
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School Music Program SupportT H E C L E V E L A N D O R C H E S T R A
Discounted Student Tickets • Under 18s Free Young people 17 and under can attend Cleveland
Orchestra concerts on Fridays and Sundays free at Severance Hall, when accompanied by an adult with a regular-priced ticket.
• Student Advantage Program High School students can sign up (it’s free) for
membership in the Student Advantage Program and receive discounted tickets to Cleveland Orchestra subscription concerts for as little as $15. As a member of the Student Advantage Program, students also receive invitations to free master classes, open rehearsals and more.
• Frequent Fan Card For $50, high school and college students can
purchase a Frequent Fan Card and attend as many Cleveland Orchestra concerts as they want during the season – a great value! In addition, Frequent Fan Card holders receive all the benefits of being a Student Advantage member.
Questions? Contact our Ticket Office at (216) 231-1111 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com.
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Ensemble Coachings*A one hour rehearsal with a Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Conductor or a one hour sectional coaching with a Cleveland Orchestra musician, or a two hour after-school instrumental clinic is available as schedules permit.
*Additional fees apply.
School Music Advocacy SupportAre you seeking to expand your school music program? We are here to help. Resources include an online Advocacy Tool Kit with message points to support your school music program, research reviews, links to other resources, and the opportunity to bring a speaker to your school PTA/PTO as schedules permit.
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Cleveland Orchestra Student Ensembles
The highly acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) provides a unique pre-professional experience for musicians in middle and high school. Players rehearse weekly and perform in Severance Hall, are directed by a member of The Cleveland Orchestra’s conducting staff, and receive coaching from Cleveland Orchestra musicians. Membership is by competitive auditions held in May. For information, please call the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra at (216) 231-7352 or visit www.ClevelandOrchestraYouthOrchestra.com.
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus (COYC) was founded in 1991 to help raise awareness of choral music-making in the schools of northeast Ohio and to encourage more students to continue their choral activities through college and into adulthood. Like their colleagues in the Youth Orchestra, they are in grades 9-12, from over 40 schools and communities, and are selected by competitive auditions. The COYC has the opportunity to perform concerts in the greater Cleveland community as well as on stage at Severance Hall alongside their colleagues in the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. For information, please call the Chorus Office at (216) 231-7374 or email [email protected].
The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus (COCC) and Preparatory Choruses (COCPC) are open to students in grades 6-9. Members in both groups build a foundation of skills in leadership, vocal production, and musicianship, through weekly rehearsals and regular performance opportunities. The Children’s Chorus, founded in 1967 and directed by Ann Usher, performs with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus throughout the subscription and holiday season. The Preparatory Chorus, directed by Suzanne Walters, collaborates with the Children’s Chorus on two independent concerts each season. For more information please contact the Chorus Office at (216) 231-7374 or [email protected].
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