Symphony for the Schools
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Weekday Concerts for schools
As The Phoenix Symphony’s premier education program, “Symphony for the Schools” provides outstanding educational experiences for over 20,000 students from across Arizona each year.
These 45-minute daytime concerts and accompanying teacher resources are developed using the Arizona State Arts and Academic Standards.
ALL CONCERTS FOR 2011-2012 ARE FULL. To receive notifications about next year’s concerts, please email kleavitt@phoenixsymphony.org.
2011-2012 Concerts
Symphonic Tricks & Treats
October 26 & 27, 2011
The Phoenix Symphony kicks off the 2011/12 Symphony for the Schools series with a concert filled with spooky tunes and magical favorites. As Halloween draws near, students will hear influences of Russian mythology in Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and the magical sounds from Harry Potter. Our musical journey will also explore the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Join us for an educational program that will surely entertain all your boys and ghouls!
Most appropriate for students in grades K-8.
Musical Standards Links: Music Strand 2, Concept 2, PO 1: Identify the use/function of music from various cultures correlating to grade level social studies curriculum.
A Holiday Celebration
November 30 & December 1, 2011
Come Deck the Halls with The Phoenix Symphony and take your students on a snowy adventure at Symphony Hall! Highlights include our annual holiday Sing Along, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, selections from The Nutcracker featuring dancers from the Arizona School of Classical Ballet and the ever popular Sleigh Ride! The concert is designed for students in grades K-8 and is sure to provide a transformative educational experience unlike any other offered in Arizona!
Most appropriate for students in grades K-8.
Strand 2, Concept 2, PO 1 Describe the historical context and or influence of music on daily life, culture, politics, etc.
Happy Birthday Arizona!
February 22 & 23, 2012
As part of the symphony’s Arizona Centennial celebrations, our final Symphony for the Schools concert will present a program inspired by the land, history and culture of our great state. Musical highlights include Grofe’s popular Grand Canyon Suite and Danzon No. 2 by Marquez, and highlights from MacDowell’s Suite No.2 in E minor (Indian), op.48 featuring dancers from the Arizona School of Classical Ballet. It wouldn’t be a party without a chance to sing-along as the orchestra plays Happy Birthday and America the Beautiful. Students will also be invited to submit artwork inspired by Arizona landscapes. Come celebrate Arizona’s 100th year of statehood with us!
For more information about the Arizona School of Classical Ballet, please visit http://www.azclassicalballet.com/
Most appropriate for grades K-8.
Musical Standards Links: Strand 2, Concepts 1, PO 1 Identify the use/function of music from various cultures correlating to grade level social studies curriculum
Strand 2, Concept 2, PO 1 Describe the historical context and or influence of music on daily life, culture, politics, etc.
