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It is our vision to provide great music in every life. Join us to discover programs that spark, inspire

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elcome to the 2017-2018 season of Learning & Community Engagement programming at

the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! We are proud to be part of the Pittsburgh community and to offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and engage with music. We are celebrating many milestones this year – from 80 years of Schooltime and PNC Tiny Tots concerts, to 10 years of our Orchestra Training Program for African American Musicians, and many more in between!

Join us on a journey of musical exploration – from the smallest music lovers at our PNC Tiny Tots concerts to wellness sessions for veterans at the VA. We have something for everyone that is sure to spark, inspire, and celebrate the power of music!

We look forward to meeting you at our home in Heinz Hall or in the wonderful neighborhoods of Pittsburgh!

Sincerely,

Suzanne PerrinoSenior Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement

For more infofmation: 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412.392.4841 Fax: 412.392.4910 education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org pittsburghsymphony.org/education

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Learning & Community Engagement DepartmentSuzanne Perrino Senior VP of Learning and Community Engagement

Lisa Belczyk Director of Learning Programs

Gloria Mou Director of Community Engagement Programs

CONCERTS & PROGRAMS

DESIGNED TO SPARKA LOVE OF

MUSIC CONCERTS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO

CELEBRATETHE POWER, JOY, HEALING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

OF MUSIC AND COMMUNITY

Fiddlesticks Family Concerts ................ 6Sensory Friendly Concerts .................... 7

PNC Tiny Tots ...................................................................8Schooltime Concerts ........................................................9EQT Student Side-By-Side .............................................10PSO Rehearsal Experience .............................................11Kraft Heinz Audience of the Future ................................11Ambassador Program .....................................................11EQT Orchestra Training Program for African American Musicians ......................................124

CONCERTS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO

INSPIREFURTHER LEARNING AND DEEPER ENGAGEMENT

WITH MUSICAn Americana Concert ........................................................13In Honor of Service ..............................................................13Wilkinsburg Community Engagement Concert ...................14Allegheny Valley School ......................................................15Music and Wellness .............................................................15

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Join Fiddlesticks and the Pittsburgh Symphony for this season’s Fiddlesticks Family Concerts! Come to all three Saturday concerts in Heinz Hall for a morning of musical fun in a relaxed, welcoming, and interactive environment. These concerts are recommended for families with children ages three to eight. Fiddlesticks, our musical ambassador, and guest vocalist Katy Williams will guide you through these musical adventures. Fiddlesticks invites you to arrive at 10:00 a.m. to experience everything these concerts have to offer!• Learn the Fiddlesticks Theme Song, “Music Can Make Your Life

Complete” with guest vocalist Katy Williams

• Meet Pittsburgh Symphony musicians and ask about their instruments

• Move to music and explore rhythm

• Make a craft to take home with you

• After the concert, come to the Grand Lobby to get Fiddlesticks’ autograph!

• Share your musical experiences with your friends and neighbors – and invite them to come along!

• A family restroom is available during this concert as well as Braille programs, a quiet room, fidgets, and noise-cancelling headphones, upon request.

To enhance your musical learning, visit our website at pittsburghsymphony.org/family.

Where everyone is welcome!

SPARK!

PRESENTING PARTNERS

Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series endowed by Gerald and Audrey McGinnis Honoring

the Center for Young Musicians

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Musical MasqueradeOctober 21, 2017 11:15 a.m.Masquerade in your favorite costume, and join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Fiddlesticks for a musical Halloween adventure! Hear the magical sounds of Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Wars, along with the rousing In the Hall of the Mountain King. Join the Pittsburgh Symphony for a delightful Halloween celebration!

Carnival of the AnimalsFebruary 10, 2018 11:15 a.m.Fiddlesticks will introduce you to his favorite animal friends, featuring Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. Each movement in this orchestral work illustrates a different animal, from the royal lion to the graceful swan. Joining the Pittsburgh Symphony onstage will be cartoonist Joe Wos, who will be live drawing as the orchestra performs and dancers bring the animals to life through their gestures and movements. Come along on this musical journey through the animal kingdom!

Outdoor OverturesMay 12, 2018 11:15 a.m.Discover the music of the great outdoors with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! Travel to the wild west with Copland’s Hoe Down, soar with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, and journey to the majestic Grand Canyon with Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite. Create a live rainstorm inside Heinz Hall with your friends and family. The stars at night are big and bright in this fanciful outdoor adventure!

Sensory Friendly ConcertApril 14, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for this inclusive concert experience, open to patrons of all ages and abilities and designed especially for individuals on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities and anyone who would like to enjoy a performance in a relaxed environment. At this concert, we welcome patrons to come with family and friends and freely respond to the music in their own way.

The experience will feature a 45-minute performance with plenty of special guests and opportunities for audience participation, as well as a lineup of fun, multisensory pre-concert activities. In addition to keeping house lights partially up and providing fidgets, earplugs and a quiet room, the Pittsburgh Symphony will offer pre-visit materials to prepare patrons for the trip to Heinz Hall. ASL interpretation and open captioning will also be available throughout the performance.

For more information about the concert, visit pittsburghsymphony.org/sensoryfriendly.

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Fiddlesticks’ Birthday Celebration!Saturday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Science CenterJoin Fiddlesticks and friends for a birthday celebration at the Carnegie Science Center, marking the 25th anniversary of the Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series! Enjoy drinks and yummy treats while watching a presentation prepared by the Center’s scientists! Explore the games, crafts, and the climbing room to warm up for a musical celebration with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony. For more information, call 412-392-4830.

PNC TINY TOTS CONCERTS Register online: pittsburghsymphony.org/reservationsPNC Tiny Tots concerts are designed for children three to six years of age and are fun, interactive experiences that introduce our youngest audience members to the world of live symphonic music. Register to attend PNC Tiny Tots concerts by visiting our website at pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations. Reservations are required to attend these performances. All PNC Tiny Tots concerts are Sensory Friendly!

The Music in George’s HeadNovember 8, 2017 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductorJoin the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a symphonic reading of The Music in George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody in Blue by Suzanne Slade with illustrations by Stacy Innerst. The orchestra will perform this well-known music portraying George Gershwin’s creative process as the book is read aloud and the illustrations are projected above the stage.

Peter and the WolfMarch 7, 2018 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.Andrés Franco, conductorPeter and the Wolf is the perfect introduction for young children to the colorful sounds of orchestral music. Join the PSO for a performance of this classic tale!

TITLE SPONSORSpecial thanks to the Pittsburgh Police Department for their assistance in keeping our youngest audiences

safe as they visit Heinz Hall!8

Please note: To provide the best concert experience for our young audience members, children under the age of three are not permitted to attend PNC Tiny Tots concerts.

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Second Grade Schooltime “Meet the Orchestra”May 2-4, 8-10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.(May 4 is for Pittsburgh Public Schools only)Andrés Franco, conductorGo on a musical journey through the colorful sounds of the symphony. Join the Pittsburgh Symphony in an exploration of the instruments and families of the orchestra, as well as the role of the conductor.

Fourth Grade Schooltime“Musicalympics”November 14-16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductorCelebrate the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics through music with the Pittsburgh Symphony! Discover how athletes and musicians share many qualities and how they prepare for their best performance.

Sixth Grade Schooltime“Fierce and Female: Unsung Music Makers”February 1 & 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.Andrés Franco, conductorCome along on a musical journey celebrating the works of female composers. Often overlooked in the orchestral music repertoire, learn about their significant contributions throughout history. These amazing women are sure to inspire you!

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Underwritten in part by the Robert & Louise Kahn Fund for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Schooltime Concerts

SCHOOLTIME CONCERTSRegister online: pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations These exciting concerts are designed to introduce orchestral instruments, symphonic music, and the creative processes of composing and performing music to students in grades two, four, and six. They are offered free of charge during the school day. Register to attend Schooltime concerts by visiting pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations. Reservations are required to attend these performances. All Schooltime concerts are Sensory Friendly!

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EQT Student Side-By-SideApril 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.Join the Pittsburgh Symphony for a special concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the EQT Student Side-By-Side program, featuring the student musicians of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra and a special guest appearance by Music Director Manfred Honeck!

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PSO Rehearsal ExperienceFor only $10 per person, you can have a rarely-seen look at what happens during an orchestra rehearsal. Attendees will arrive at Heinz Hall 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the PSO rehearsal and hear a presentation on concert etiquette before enjoying up to two and a half hours of behind-the-scenes rehearsal with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. While there is no minimum size for a group wishing to attend, the program will accept no more than 250 attendees. A complimentary ticket is available with every 25 tickets purchased. Soloists, conductors, and repertoire are subject to change. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that conductor comments will not be amplified or captioned.

For more information on the dates and times of rehearsals, please contact the Group Sales Department at 412.392.4819 or group_sales@pittsburghsymphony.org.

Kraft Heinz Audience of the FutureWe are excited to announce a brand new Audience of the Future program – redesigned and reconceptualized for 2017 and beyond. The program invites local high school students to design and implement a multi-media arts experience. Students will curate music, imagery, and interactive elements culminating in a multi-sensory event, as well as produce, market, and build out the technical aspects of the project. By working with the PSO and innovators from other Pittsburgh cultural institutions and universities, students will be involved in every aspect of creating this vibrant experience. If your school is interested in participating, please contact us at education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org.

Ambassador ProgramThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Ambassador Program is available to schools throughout the region. Pittsburgh Symphony musicians visit multiple schools throughout the academic year to provide students of all ability levels with performance experiences and musical instruction. These musician ambassadors serve as an additional professional resource for music educators by addressing needs and questions in their classrooms.

To request an Ambassador visit to your school, please complete and submit the request form on our website at pittsburghsymphony.org/ambassador. We will do our best to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee musician availability. For more information about the program, contact us at 412.392.8991.

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EQT Orchestra Training Program for African American MusiciansThe EQT OTPAAM program is a pre-professional, two-year program designed to mentor one young African American musician in pursuit of an orchestral career. The selected musician spends two seasons immersed in the rehearsal and performance environment of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, along with studying with members of the orchestra to train and prepare for professional auditions and performance opportunities. The winner of the 2017-2019 fellowship is Joshua Jones. To learn more about the program, visit pittsburghsymphony.org/otpaam.

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An Americana ConcertJune 29, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and MuseumThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert in beautiful Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland to celebrate our country and those who serve and protect it. Enjoy a fun summer concert of American favorites!

This new program strives to create additional access and engagements with military service personnel through single ticket discounts for BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops Concerts at Heinz Hall, presentations

by Pittsburgh Symphony musicians in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and an annual concert in the community in honor of our active and retired military personnel. Visit pittsburghsymphony.org/military for more details.

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Wilkinsburg Community Engagement ConcertMay 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.Join us for a fun evening of community, family and music celebrating the 15th anniversary of our community partnership in Wilkinsburg with a concert by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! This community-based collaboration celebrates music and music education, and all proceeds from this wonderful performance go directly to the music programs in the Wilkinsburg School District. Visit our website for more information.

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Allegheny Valley SchoolThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is proud to partner with the Allegheny Valley School, which provides residential and therapeutic programs throughout Pennsylvania for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Pittsburgh Symphony performs two concerts each season for the residents at the Pittsburgh campus.

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Music and WellnessThrough the Music and Wellness Program, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra works with music therapists and other healthcare professionals to bring therapeutic, live music to individuals at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System and other facilities in the Pittsburgh area and abroad. Pittsburgh Symphony musicians lead music and wellness sessions for small yet diverse groups of participants that include patients, families and healthcare staff. By interacting with participants and performing relevant and meaningful music, Pittsburgh Symphony musicians help participants meet their physical, emotional and social needs. Visit the program website at wellness.pittsburghsymphony.org to explore a variety of free Music and Wellness resources.

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Looking for more? Join us for these additional family friendly opportunities!

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Light Up Night November 17, 2017

7:00 p.m. Francesco Lecce-Chong,

conductor Kick off the holiday season with a free, family friendly

concert at Heinz Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony!

Led by Associate Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, this

will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit.

BNY Mellon Grand Classics THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: Vienna & Violin

VirtuosityNovember 24-26, 2017 Manfred Honeck, conductor

Noa Wildschut, violinManfred Honeck’s

Thanksgiving tradition continues with popular

Viennese favorites! Plus, FREE CHILD TICKETS FOR

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! Call the Heinz Hall Box Office

for details!

Highmark Holiday PopsDecember 8-17, 2017 Andrés Franco, conductor

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Ryan Silverman, vocals Share Pittsburgh’s favorite

holiday musical tradition with family and friends, and thrill to the spectacle of the season. It’s a sparkling celebration.

And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus!

August Wilson SymphonyJanuary 20, 2018

Lucas Richman, conductor Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall for the world premiere of the August Wilson Symphony. Composed

by Kathryn Bostic, this work pays tribute to the iconic

playwright in an orchestral suite of five movements.

Each movement was inspired by a play that Wilson wrote

based on his life experiences growing up in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Also on the

concert will be a celebration of other talented artists and

ensembles, led by a celebrity host and narrator.

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Educators’ Discount CardThis card offers the education community a special $20 price to experience a

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra BNY Mellon Grand Classics concert.* Use the card as many times as you like throughout the season; certain seating restrictions apply. You may purchase tickets by calling the box office at 412.392.4900 or using promo code 66462 online at pittsburghsymphony.org. Please identify yourself as an Educators’

Discount cardholder when ordering.*See back of card for exclusions

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SPECIAL DISCOUNTS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERSThe Pittsburgh Symphony’s Group Sales Department has great opportunities for students and teachers!

Overture! ProgramOur Overture! Program allows students to tour Heinz Hall as well as engage in a question and answer session with an orchestra member before the concert. Advance reservations are required.

Student TicketsStudent tickets to all BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops concerts start at just $15. For information on availability of dates and times, and to reserve your group, call 412.392.4819 or email group_sales@pittsburghsymphony.org.

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Educators’ Discount CardTERMS AND CONDITIONS

Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in conjunction with any other offer. Offer valid for any Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra BNY Mellon Grand Classics,

PNC Pops and Highmark Holiday Pops concerts in the 2017-2018 season. Other restrictions may apply. Seating is subject to availability. Please mention code

66462 when purchasing tickets by phone or present your card when purchasing tickets at the box office. Heinz Hall Box Office: 412.392.4900

or visit pittsburghsymphony.org

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Supplementary MaterialsFree classroom supplementary materials are available online to anyone making a reservation for a Schooltime or PNC Tiny Tots concert. These materials are designed to align with the PA Academic Achievement Standards and the Common Core Standards.

Spotify PlaylistsPrepare for your trip to the Symphony with free Spotify playlists for our Schooltime, PNC Tiny Tots, Sensory Friendly, and Fiddlesticks Family concerts!

Visit pittsburghsymphony.org/education.

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Learning & Community Programs at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra represents a $3 million annual investment in our future. Support from the following helps to bridge the funding gap for these important programs and enables the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to touch the lives of more than 65,000 children, students and life-long learners throughout our region.

FoundationsThe Almira Foundation Allen H. Berkman and Selma W. Berkman Charitable Trust Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of The Buhl Foundation The Jack Buncher Foundation Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Educational Trust Peter C. Dozzi Family Foundation The Fine Foundation William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education May Emma Hoyt Foundation Milton G. Hulme Charitable Foundation Robert & Louise Kahn Fund for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Schooltime Concerts Martha Mack Lewis Foundation

Thomas Marshall Foundation Massey Charitable Trust McKinney Charitable Foundation Howard and Nell E. Miller Foundation Vernon C. Neal & Alvina B. Neal FundA.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable FoundationW. I. Patterson Charitable Foundation Ryan Memorial Foundation Salvitti Family Foundation Tippins Foundation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust

CorporationsAllegheny Health Network American Eagle OutfittersC.S. McKee, L.P.Dollar Bank FoundationEat’n Park RestaurantsEQT FoundationFedEx GroundFirst National Bank of PennsylvaniaHefren-Tillotson, Inc.Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldThe Kraft Heinz CompanyLevin FurnitureLincoln Learning SolutionsMacy’sMichael Baker CorporationMitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

MSA Safety Incorporated/MSA Company Charitable FoundationNexTier BankPirates CharitiesP.J. Dick, Trumball & Lindy PavingPNCPPG/PPG FoundationTriangle Tech GroupUPMC & UPMC Health PlanWampum Hardware Inc.

Governmental AgenciesAllegheny Regional Asset District Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

THANK YOU.The Pittsburgh Symphony would like to thank the many generous individuals who have made gifts in support of

Learning & Community Engagement programming, but due to space limitations, we cannot list them all. THESE PROGRAMS ARE

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It is the mission of the Learning & Community Engagement Department to engage individuals in experiences of the highest artistic and educational quality to create informed, enduring and evolving

connections to music and to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all patrons. For information about our accessible services,

please contact the box office at 412.392.4900.

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