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Thank
you for your interest in the Plano Symphony Orchestra Educational
Programs. There are several components to the programs:
Symphony Sampler Concert for elementary school students ($5.00
per person)
The Symphony Sampler school concert is one of the most
exciting
arts partnership programs offered anywhere! The culmination of
the program
is the concert given during school time designed as part of
the music curriculum for elementary school students. Students are
bussed
to
the concert, and take a participatory role in the concert itself.
The concert repertoire is set in August and participating schools
are provided a CD of the concert music. A few weeks prior to
the concert a symphony musician visits each of the schools. The
musician discusses his/her instrument, what it’s like to play in the
orchestra and demonstrates his instrument. The students are given
a copy of the concert program to be taken home before the concert
so that their family can share in the anticipation of the concert
trip. This concert program has a “Musical Scavenger Hunt” for
the whole family to do. Those who participate receive a “family
pass” certificate to a Plano Symphony Orchestra dress rehearsal.
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Plano
Symphony Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo
  
The “zoo” is a collection of orchestra instruments whose
cases have been painted to look like different animals. This free service is available for events, schools, and festivals. The children
are encouraged to “play” the “zoo” instruments for a hands-on experience. This is very popular with children from eight to ninety eight! For the safety of the participants and instruments a minimum
of 6 volunteers
from your organization are required to assist with the visit.
The “zoo” visits
events with a trained “Zoo Keeper” for $150 who teaches about the
instruments and performs some delightful musical excerpts. The children
are then encouraged to “play” the “zoo” instruments. For the safety of the participants and instruments a minimum
of 6 volunteers
from your organization are required to assist with the visit.
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Meet the Conductor For 2nd through 5th grade (per Maestro
Guzman’s
schedule)
Maestro Guzman visits the schools and discuses the orchestra
and the role of a conductor. Mr. Guzman will also perform on
the piano,
if one is available. Children respond with great enthusiasm
to Mr. Guzman’s visit; he’s quite popular! Schools
with a Hispanic population may want to ask for a bilingual presentation.
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Surround Sound For 4th - 5th grade
(arranged around concert schedule)
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to sit in on a concert
rehearsal with the musicians! They get a new perspective
of teamwork! This must be arranged around the concert rehearsal
schedule unless
a school wanted to budget for a “Surround Sound” rehearsal
on their own.
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Dress Rehearsal
This is a wonderful opportunity to observe an orchestra at
work, putting the final touches on their performance. Many
dress rehearsals
are open to the public at no charge. We request that those
wishing to attend RSVP to the Plano Symphony Orchestra by
the Thursday
before the performance date. Participants will be seated
in the balcony
or designated area during the rehearsal. Our conductor will
visit with groups attending the rehearsal if it has been
arranged in
advance. To make arrangements please contact the PSO office
no less than one
week prior to a performance. (Dress rehearsals and any visits
by our conductor during rehearsals may be cancelled by the
PSO without
notice)
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Collin County Young Artist Competition
This is another opportunity for the serious young artist.
Collin County students compete in January for the opportunity
to perform
a concerto with the orchestra. The competition has three
categories: strings, winds, and piano. Winners are named
in both the Junior
Division (grades 1-8) and the Senior Division (grades 9-12)
The three grand
price winners perform as soloists in a concert later in
the season. Place winners may be invited to perform at other
events.
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Meet The Musician ($150 per 150 students 3rd, 4th or 5th
grades)
A professional symphony musician visits the schools and
discuses the orchestra and the role of a musician.
The Musician will
also perform on his/her instrument. This is designed
to give students
an opportunity to learn about music as a profession
and how a symphony orchestra works.
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PSA and Web Site invite children to explore music
The public service announcement (PSA) is a service developed
by the American Symphony
Orchestra League (ASOL) in conjunction with ABC Television.
Drawing on children’s natural interest in sports, the PSA
shows children that music offers similar fun, excitement, and
rewards. The web site is located at www.playmusic.org. The web
site introduces children to orchestras and orchestral instruments.
It includes interactive games as well as audio sound bites. Contents
of the site will be updated regularly, and we encourage your comments
and suggestions for new features. The site is linked to member
orchestra’s web sites, where available.
visit the young artist section of our site for more details
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