Symphony in the Schools Ensembles brings HSO string quartets, woodwind quartets, jazz ensembles and more into the classroom for interactive and collaborative performances.
The ensembles will play with themes, such as history, science, etc, while connecting to literacy and math, and of course, music. By using these themes, which are flexible, the interactive performance will be an asset to any curriculum by enhancing the students’ learning experience. Opportunities to collaborate with the ensemble or an individual musician prior to the performance will also be available.
Grade level: 9-12
Location: School
Capacity: up to 150 students per performance
Duration: 50 minutes
Ensemble Fee: $300
Teaching Artist Fee: $250
Interested in having one of our ensembles or teaching artists come to your school?
It’s easy, just complete our application: In School Ensembles Application
String Quartets:
A Piacere String Quartet presents a dynamic review of various musical periods (from Vivaldi to Jimmy Hendrix) accentuated with a diverse set of examples. Depending on the age of the audience this group explores interdisciplinary art relationships and historical context or provides more rudimentary insight into the works performed.
The Voyager String Quartet takes you on a musical trip around Planet Earth to hear the music of a diversity of cultures. Discover how the unique geography and history of each country comes through in the rhythm and tempo of their music.
Viking Woodwind Quintet program TBA
The Classical Jazz Ensemble program TBA
Teaching Artists:
Emery Tapley – French horn player with the HSO will work hands on with your students on technique, repertoire, intonation, music reading skills, and coaching for brass players.
Lisa Rauntenberg – Violinist with the HSO will work with your students on technique, repertoire, intonation, music reading skills and more.