 Young Audiences of Massachusetts
September Newsletter |
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 Dear Friends,
We hope that your Halloween was filled with ghosties and ghoulies, lots of treats and hardly any tricks! After a busy September and a thrilling Fall Showcase, we are happy with the amount of artists we have already scheduled to come in to the schools. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is hard to believe it is already November!
Classical Music programs are always popular with schools, and this month we have dedicated the e-newsletter to some of our wonderful music artists. North Winds, Cantabrigia, New England String Ensemble, and Infinities all bring amazing music experiences to students all over Massachusetts. Call to schedule them today! |
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North Winds
Have a Blast with Woodwinds!
North Winds' program, Wind Works, introduces students to the unique instruments of the woodwind family. Some of New England's top music professionals delight young audiences with an engaging mix of pieces from several countries and historical periods as they learn about the function of each instrument, how each instrument produces sound, and concepts of music such as melody, accompaniment, and style. Finally, some lucky volunteers will join North Winds onstage for an exciting rendition on "Ragtime Dance" by the legendary Scott Joplin! North Winds ensemble members are regular performers with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Lyric Opera, and the Boston Ballet, and have performed in schools across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Click here to learn more about North Winds' offerings, including Workshops, Master Classes, and Residencies!
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New England String Ensemble
String Fever
Introduce your students to stringed instruments by the bringing four members of the esteemed New England String Ensemble to your school. Students will embark on a musical journey entwined with melodies and harmonies demonstrating how music connects with various subject matters. As they listen to pieces such as Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Copland's Rodeo, and the theme to Harry Potter, they will learn how music is a means of expression and imagination.
With soaring artistic acclaim and award-winning educational programs, the New England String Ensemble is rapidly gaining national recognition as one of Greater Boston's treasures. Performing music from the 1600's to the present, the orchestra has become known for its vibrant and compelling performances and its innovative community programs. It has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and from the Koussevitsky Foundation of the Library of Congress. The Boston Globe has three times selected its concerts as among the best musical events of the year.
Click here for more information on the New England String Ensemble!
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Cantabrigia
Back to Basics with Back to Brassics and Sounding Brass
With over thirty years' experience in the schools with Young Audiences, this brass quintet is an excellent choice to bring the power of music to your students. Cantabrigia's programs include a rich brass repertoire that spans four centuries that introduces students to the brass family of instruments, the basics of music, early and contemporary jazz, and how music expresses emotion. To top it all off, these amazing musicians also perform a piece on garden hoses!
Cantabrigia members have appeared across New England in various ensembles, including the Boston Pops, The Boston Ballet, and The Portland Maine Symphony. Its members are on the faculty at some of the most prestigious conservatories in the state.
Click here for more information on Cantabrigia's programs!
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Infinities
Meet the Woodwinds with Peter & The Wolf
Students participate as each instrument in the quartet is introduced with an engaging demonstration. Then, the instuments come to life in a lively presentation of Prokofiev's "Peter & the Wolf." Complete with narration and costume, this is a fun-filled introduction to classical music and the woodwind family that is perfect for your younger students!
Comprised of some of New England's finest woodwind and music teachers, Infinities' members teach at The Manchester Community School, the University of New Hampshire and at Phillips Exeter Academy, to name a few.
Click Here for more information on Infinities Chamber Ensemble!
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