As spring settles in, snow begins to melt, and seasonal rain collects in riverbeds and on sidewalks, the Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello harmonize to deliver the sounds of French Composer, Virtuoso Pianist, Teacher, and Equality Crusader, Louise Farrenc’s (1804-1875) Trio. Grab your rain boots and swim gear as we pretend to wade through a …
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Stand up tall, spread out your arms, and move through your space as if you were a bird in flight. Big or little, peaceful or wise, soar to the sounds of the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon heard within Returning Hunters, by Composer and Performer, Amy Beach (1867-1944). Advancing the position of American women composers, …
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We’re bringing folklore right to your living room with visions of mythical mermaids, mermen, and water-play summoned by French Composer, Vocalist, Pianist, and Performer, Cécile Chaminade’s (1857–1944) L’Ondine. A song of ocean life and graceful movements through the water, L’Ondine is playfully produced by whimsical woodwind sounds of the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon. Making …
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Cue the saxophone, sound the trumpet and unfetter the soulful rhythms of jazz music. Teeming with complex harmonies, distinct instrumental chords and call-and-response vocals, jazz is considered to be one of the most quintessential art forms in America, with its influence recognizable across the contemporary sounds of today. Mastermind and prevoyer of some of jazz’s …
How Dapper Duke Ellington’s Jazz Legacy Became One of the Largest Ever Recorded Read More »
Who Was Scott Joplin? Scott Joplin was an African American composer who is famous for the Ragtime style of music. Watch this short video about Joplin or read some of the facts below. Important Facts: Share this with your children to talk about Scott Joplin’s life, his challenges, and his successes. He came from a …
Learn all about two of the components of music that keep it moving and grooving: tempo and rhythm. All About Tempo Tempo is the speed of music – how fast or slow the music is. Let’s learn about tempo. Tempo Video Babies through Middle School Listen as Conductor Dan talks about two common tempos in …
At our Tiny Tots programs last month, little ones and their grown-ups were encircled by our orchestra and special guest performers for a musical tour of the world. We played music from more than 12 different countries and cultures and featured 14 amazing individual guest artists. Here are just a few highlights with some activities …
Multi-Sensory Music Fun Music is more than just sounds – it reaches so many different parts of the brain. Listening to music can spark memories or bring forward unexpected emotions. Music changes the mood of movies and can even alter the way that food tastes. If music crosses the barriers between senses naturally, why not …
Active Listening Activities for Kids Active listening is often a skill that is difficult for young children (and, who are we kidding, it can be difficult for adults as well). These activities will help engage your child in active music listening as well as teach them about the emotional, musical, and sequential characteristics of music. …
What’s Musical Bingo? Musical Bingo is a fun way to help learners young and old to recognize the sounds of the instruments. Your musical ears will really be put to the test as you work towards being able to shout out BINGO in victory! Musical Bingo is the same as regular Bingo, except instead of …
Have you ever wondered what a conductor does and how they do it? A conductor’s job is to help the orchestra perform beautifully, keeping the music together and bringing out the best sounds possible as a whole group. This no-prep lesson will have you conducting in no time. Find the Beat Older learners may already …
Use your imagination to adventure to faraway places, imagine exotic animals, and turn yourself into fun characters. Take a Look & Listen Watch and listen as Inside the Orchestra’s very own flutist, Valerie Johnson, takes you on a musical adventure. Carnival of the Animals Carnival of the Animals is a short 14-movement suite by French …
