51st Season 2007-2008
Youth Symphony
of the Southwest
Photo by B. D. Farrar
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Youth
Symphony
of the Southwest
(Click here for ENLARGED VIEW OF ORCHESTRA PHOTO)
Participating students must be between the ages of
15 and 20.
The Youth Symphony is conducted by Cal Steward Kellogg.
Click on the Youth Symphony button top of page or the link below for dates of
this seasons Youth Symphony concerts and
locations. All concerts are free of charge.
(Learn more about our Youth Symphony)
PETER AND THE WOLF
CONCERTS
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, Arizona
Explore links below to learn more about Peter & the
Wolf
Read a story of Peter & the Wolf:
http://library.thinkquest.org/17321/data/estext.html
Learn how different musical instruments of the orchestra tell the story:
http://library.thinkquest.org/17321/data/pwci.html
For teachers with hearing impaired student, click link below to find a
transcribed narration that may be helpful for those doing sign language.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005400/musi/prokofievpnw.html
Cal Stewart Kellogg,
Joanie Flatt, Narrator
Conductor
for Peter & the Wolf
SPECIAL CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN
Recommended to 3rd & 4th graders in the
Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa School Districts
FREE ADMISSION FOR SCHOOL
GROUPS
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
(First come, first served basis)
We need the following
information: teacher name, school, grade level,
number of students and choice of concert date. Location of concert
will be
at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ.
For reservations contact:
Symphony of the Southwest Office at (480)
827-2143
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
9:30 am Concert
10:30 am Concert
11:30 am Concert
Wednesday,
February 27, 2008
9:30 am Concert
10:30 am Concert
11:30 am Concert
Thursday,
February 28, 2008
9:30 am Concert
10:30 am Concert
11:30 am Concert
Consider How Music
Can Improve
A Child's Educational Experience
Studies have shown that exposure to and participation in music can improve
children’s standardize test scores. What’s more incorporation of music
into a young person’s education imparts numerous skills that insure success in
not just school but in life.
Music Education:
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Helps children learn (do you remember learning your ABC’s in song?)
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Helps children listen and concentrate
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Helps children learn the value of practice and persistence
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Helps children learn the power of cooperation and collaboration
Because the Symphony of the Southwest believes strongly in the value of music education, we sponsor a couple of very unique programs in the public schools.
We
perform “Peter and the Wolf” to over 10,000 Mesa, Gilbert and
Chandler 3rd and 4th graders at the Chandler Center for the Arts.
This program introduces the various instruments of the orchestra to the
children during the critical year before they are given the opportunity
to study an instrument at their schools. This unique program gives
them a first hand chance to see and hear the different instruments live,
to help them make a decision as to which instrument they might like to
play in school.
SYMPHONY OF THE SOUTHWEST
ACADEMY OF
MUSIC
The Symphony of the Southwest Academy of Music is a division of the Symphony of the Southwest educational program which provides quality private lessons, music theory, music history, ear training, and music appreciation classes to people of all ages, backgrounds and economic levels. Through the Symphony of the Southwest Scholarship program, scholarships will be offered to economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate interest and talent in music. In association with the Mesa Public Schools, the Symphony of the Southwest is establishing a referral process that will be utilized to identify potential scholarship recipients.
The role of the Mesa Public Schools, through their music programs, is to identify and refer 25 to 50 talented and interested students who are financially challenged to the Symphony of the Southwest Academy of Music in order for them to be considered for a scholarship. The selection of the recipients will be finalized through an audition which will evaluate the skills, talent, and potential of each applicant. The judges for this audition process will be the Symphony of the Southwest Educational Committee members which consists of Mrs. Patricia Cosand, teacher at the Arizona Violin Studio, plays viola in the Symphony of the Southwest; Mrs. Cathy Worcester, teacher at the Arizona Violin Studio and Concertmaster of the Symphony of the Southwest; and Mrs. Sherry Gordon, private instructor. Symphony of the Southwest Academy of Music teachers are selected through a process which evaluates their qualifications as well as their ability to work with all age groups safely.
The Vision of the
Symphony of the Southwest
is:
To be part
of people's life through Great Music!
The Mission of the
Symphony of the Southwest is:
To enrich the community through our quality
musical performances and educational programs for people of all ages,
backgrounds and economic levels.
The Symphony of
the Southwest
believes that:
Our musicians, sponsors,
audience and community deserve the best quality entertainment.
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Music has the power to transform lives and build a stronger community.
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Music should be available to everyone to enjoy.
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The pursuit of excellence pushes us beyond our expectations.
This new program generates great excitement in the community and the Symphony of the Southwest anticipate a demand for such scholarships directed toward the economically disadvantaged population. As the Symphony of the Southwest would like to accomplish greater good during its 2007-2008 season, we are actively seeking funding in order to finance the Symphony of the Southwest Scholarship program.
Symphony of the Southwest
YOUTH SUBSCRIPTION INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Also known as (YSI)
The Youth Subscription Initiative (YSI) program was developed to 1) allow young people to discover classical music, 2) to create opportunities for family members to spend time together and 3) to create new audiences for symphonic music by making up to 1,000 free concert tickets available to schools, music educators and social agencies that will help us identify underserved and interested young people and help them discover their interest in symphonic music. This concept of main streaming young people with a mostly adult audience is a radical departure from the traditional approach of staging young people's concerts as a separate entity. Members of the Symphony of the Southwest will also provide orientation sessions, demonstrations, and master classes to support and enhance the subscription experience for those involved.
The two branches of the Scottsdale Boys & Girls Clubs, Lehi and Red Mountain, which serve the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian community was our first partner in this venture and received 50 subscriptions that will be distributed to 25 children paired with one parent each. The Mesa Public Schools also take's part in this initiative and received 100 subscriptions to distribute to underserved children.
As a requirement, Symphony of the Southwest is requesting a commitment form to be signed for each subscription given to a child or parent through this program. This commitment form will help us ensure the good use of our subscriptions. Then, the detailed attendance report provided by the performing facility will serve as a good measurement of this program's success by indicating the number of people who attended each performance.
This program has generated great excitement in numerous community organizations and the Symphony of the Southwest anticipates a great demand for subscription donations that serve children and families. With hopes to accomplish greater good during the 2007-2008' season, we are actively seeking funds to finance the (YSI) Youth Subscription Initiative program.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS,
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE!
The Symphony - An Interactive Guide
Click here for an interactive musical learning experience!
Additional Interactive Music Related Web Sites
Arts Alive
http://www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/activitiesgames/
You can try composing or click on the Instrument Lab to understand the different instruments and how they sound in the orchestra. Featured activities on this site include: Compose Music; Name the Composer; Name the Instrument; and How Fast Are You at Matching Pairs. This interactive site would meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles. There are also artist specific activities for Vivaldi, Schubert, Beethoven and Mozart that allow the student to play a recorder along with a musical selection, or take an interactive quiz to check their knowledge of a featured composer.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
http://www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/games.html
Interactive games for kids from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra including Time Machine; Beethoven’s Baseball; Meyerson Squares; Music Match; Color a Picture; Composer’s Keyboard; Conductor Jump; Hangman; Word Match or Letter Scramble. Lesson plans and computer links are also included on the site. The tasks are suitable for a wide range of ages. The Baseball game is actually a trivia contest on facts about famous musicians.
Chicago Field Museum: Sounds from the Vault
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/sounds/chooser.html
This interactive website explores in depth instruments from a variety of cultures including the gamelan and maracas. The students first learn more about the specific instrument and then choose to either play it themselves or hear it being played by a professional.
PBS Kids Jazz
This site is designed to familiarize kids with the components of a jazz band. Participants may choose from joining a jazz band, meeting a musician, becoming the band leader or learning more about jazz greats. The site includes selections of jazz and videos to support a variety of learners. By choosing the band leader selection, the student is allowed to connect sounds with the visual representation of the specific instrument.
Ricci Adam’s Music Theory
This site provides lessons on chords, intervals and scales at a variety of levels. Students can visualize and hear the chords being played.
New York Philharmonic Game Room
http://www.nyphilkids.org/games/main.phtml?
You can play Percussion Showdown, Minuet Mixer, Instrument Frenzy to learn more about music, orchestras. In the instrument storage room you can read descriptions of instruments, examine them more closely, and hear the sounds they produce. Orchestra station allows you to hear how a piece of music can sound when played by different instruments.
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EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE ♫
Cal Stewart Kellogg,
Music Director, Symphony of the Southwest & Youth Symphony
Chrissy Grayek,
Coordinator, Youth Symphony of the Southwest
Patricia Cosand
Mark Glover
Sherry Gordon
Rene & Pat Paschal
Diana Smith
Cathy Worcester
Symphony of the Southwest
56 South Center Street
Mesa, Arizona 85210
Telephone: (480) 827-2143
Fax: (480) 827-2070
Virginia Ikeda
SSW Board President
e-mail:
vir2ginia@gmail.com
Cal Stewart Kellogg
Music Director and
Conductor
e-mail:
calkellogg@aol.com
Jeff Quamo
Personnel Manager
e-mail:
jeffquamo@msn.com
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