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The aim of the education committee is to provide educational opportunities for our area youth and general population. This is accomplished through the following activities.
Designed to introduce children and their families to the joy and wonder of music, "Cushion Concerts" are short (45 minute), informal concerts, introducing the audience to a specific genre of music or family of instruments. Cushion Concerts are a fun way for youngsters of all ages to learn more about music! We provide the fun...all we need is you! On March 29th an astounding 102 children and family members gathered filling the Hollidaysburg Children's Library to enjoy the Altoona Symphony Orchestra's final cushion concert of our 2007-2008 season! Children's librarian and ASO violist Melanie Ramsey helped to facilitate the event. Barbara Crain, ASO violist and Stephanie Everett, principal violin 2 joined Melanie to perform 'The Three Little Pigs' for violin, viola and narrator by composer Daniel Dorff. Afterwards, children made their very own pig puppets! Stay tuned for details on next season's cushion concerts. And be sure to visit our NEW 'Imagination Music Station' this summer.  Stephanie Everett- violin, Barbara Crain- narrator, and Melanie Ramsey- viola
Youngsters of all ages enjoyed the ASO's 3rd Cushion Concert of the Season at Barnes and Noble, Altoona on March 8th. The theme was "Paint Your Own Musical Picture!" Melanie Ramsey, ASO musician introduced her viola to the children and played Classical excerpts. She also took musical requests. Following the demonstration all of our "young musicians" had an opportunity to paint a picture of their own favorite musical instrument.
 A painting by a youngster at an ASO Cushion Concert
If you are interested in volunteering or having the station at your event or school please contact us today! |
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Saturday August 30, 2008
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Each spring and fall, the Altoona Symphony Orchestra invites students from our surrounding area
to attend a concert. The third graders from area public, private and parochial schools attend
in the fall and in the spring the fourth graders are invited. These are directed concerts
utilizing a particular theme, and pre-concert preparation for teachers and students include an
outline of the material that will be performed, including excerpts of the music, information on
the composers, basic instrument identification and teaching plans. The fourth graders are also
invited to participate through projects, either written composition or art work that illustrates
the particular theme. Art and music teachers are encouraged to integrate and utilize the materials
to better prepare their students for the concert experience. The favorite part of these concerts
for most children is the instrument demonstration and explanation of the works performed by the
maestro. Reservations are required for this event.
