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ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Classroom Crescendos
Mission: Imagination
Carnegie Hall Link Up
Margre Durham Concerts for Youth
Boy Scout Day
Cub Scout Day
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Celebrate Creativity
Choral Collaborative
Create your Own Adventure with the Omaha Symphony
Music Mentors
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MATERIALS AND INFORMATION
2012-13 Education Brochure - Download Now!
Program Registration Form
Carnegie Link Up Recorder Registration Form
Carnegie Link Up String Registraion Form
Program Sponsors
Contact Information
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Funding Available Through the Nebraska Arts Council
The Nebraska Arts Council’s School Bus for the Arts program provides grants of up to $500 to Nebraska schools to help underwrite the cost of busing and admission fees for arts events. Application deadline is 4 weeks prior to your event. To apply online, visit http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org/ Call 402-595-2122 in Omaha, or statewide 1-800-341-4067 for further details.
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MISSION: IMAGINATION
Age 4 – 3rd grade
$3.00/student, teacher, or chaperone
Registration Form
Download the 2012/13 Mission Imagination teacher packet! IBOOK VERSION/PDF VERSION
Be Cool, Lenny B.
Lenny B. is a young, hip composer who has been hired to write an original piece of music for the Omaha Symphony! Does he have what it takes to be great? It is up to your students to help Lenny B. realize his full potential. Maestro Wilkins will be watching. Will the hipster, Lenny B. get it done in time for the concert?
National Standards for Music Education: 1, 6 & 9
9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. performances
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
St. Wenceslaus School
15353 Pacific Street
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Sts. Peter and Paul School
3619 "X" Street
Wednesday, November 28, 2012*
Westside Community Center
3534 South 108th Street
*Performances also available at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Catlin Elementary School
12736 Marinda Street
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 SOLD OUT!
Jewish Community Center
333 S. 132nd Street
Friday, February 8, 2013
St. Mary's School
903 Mission Avenue, Bellevue
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
First United Methodist Church
7020 Cass Street
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
St. Philip Neri School
8202 N. 31st Avenue
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Location TBA
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Wednesday, May 1, 2013*
Lifegate Church - Preschool
15555 West Dodge Road
*Performances also available at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Westside Community Center
3534 South 108th Street
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Lifegate Church - Preschool
15555 West Dodge Road
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CARNEGIE HALL Link Up
The Orchestra Sings!
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
AND
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 10:00 a.m.
(Additional performance due to popular demand!)
Holland Performing Arts Center
$5.00 per recorder student (includes student book, recorder, and concert!)
FREE for strings students
The Omaha Symphony is once again proud to partner with Carnegie Hall to present The Orchestra Sings! Students will discover melody through work on soprano recorder and voice, creative work in improvisation and composition, and critical listening. Designed for students learning to play the soprano recorder and stringed instruments, Link Up is a supplementary curriculum that culminates with your students performing live with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra!
National Standards for Music Education: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Registration:
Registration forms:
Recorder Registration Form
String Registration Form
Teacher Training:
Participating teachers will be asked to attend an informational session to learn about the Link Up curriculum and concert experience, and to discuss strategies for classroom implementation. This year’s teachers training is currently scheduled to take place on Friday, October 19 at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Following the training, teachers are invited to be our guests at the Omaha Symphony MasterWorks Concert, Barber & Copland.
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MARGRE DURHAM CONCERTS FOR YOUTH
Grades 4 – 6
January 30, 2013 | 9:45 a.m Sold Out! & 11:10 a. m.
January 31, 2013 | 9:45 a.m. Sold Out! & 11:10 a.m.
February 1, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. Sold Out!
Holland Performing Arts Center
$3.50/student, teacher, or chaperone
Registration Form
Download the 2012/13 Margre Durham Concerts for Youth teacher packet!
“Music & Math: The Orchestral Game Show"
Guided by Resident Conductor Ernest Richardson and "The Game Show Host," students will press their luck and put their mathematical knowledge to the test as they challenge the musicians onstage to prove which of them are smarter than your average fifth grader.
Margre Durham Concerts for Youth blends the academic and musical classrooms to create a unique, engaging, and interactive experience for students.
National Standards for Music Education: 6, 7, 8, 9
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CELEBRATE CREATIVITY
Presented in partnership with Joslyn Art Museum
Middle School/High School
October 30- Middle School SOLD OUT
October 31 - High School
November 1 - Middle School SOLD OUT!
November 2 - Middle School
Jolsyn Art Museum -- $14.00 per student
Registration Form
Schedule of Events:
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Workshops and Joslyn Tour
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Omaha Symphony Concert
Working to discover the artist within, students will explore music, visual art, theatre, dance, photography, and much more! Designed so they can create their own experience, students will participate in professionally led workshops of their choice, a tour of the Joslyn Art Museum, and a live concert experience with the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra.
FORMAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL DAY!
High School Students who participate on October 31st will have the opportunity to participate in a two hour intensive workshop of their choosing. With workshops offered in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts, your students will have an in-depth, immersion experience in their preferred discipline.
National Standards for Music Education: 6, 7, 8, 9
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CUB SCOUT DAY
Earn your Music Belt Loop and Academic Pin with the Omaha Symphony!
Sunday, March 3, 2013 | Holland Performing Arts Center
Schedule of Events:
2:00 p.m. | Omaha Symphony Family concert “Misadventures of Melvin The Explorer”
A musical select-a-quest adventure, this interactive experience follows quirky characters on a journey to explore the concepts of melody, harmony and rhythm in some of the wackiest places on earth.
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. | Afternoon Workshops and Pizza Dinner
Workshop is provided at no cost! However, Scouts and chaperones must purchase tickets to “Misadventures of Melvin The Explorer” in order to participate.
EVENT COSTS:
Workshop: Provided free of charge by the Omaha Symphony.
Pizza Dinner: $1 a slice | Mid-America Council Administrative Fee: $1.00/Scout
Concert Ticket Pricing: Kids 12 and Under $8.00, Adults $10.00
TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS:
To purchase tickets online starting September 3, 2012, click here and enter the promo code: cub scouts
BOY SCOUT DAY
Earn your Music Merit Badge with the Omaha Symphony!
Saturday, April 6, 2013 | Holland Performing Arts Center
Schedule of Events:
6:00 p.m. | Merit Badge Workshop
Workshops are provided by the Omaha Symphony at no cost! However, Scouts and chaperones must purchase concert tickets in order to participate.
8:00 p.m. | Omaha Symphony Concert, “Rhapsody In Blue”
Gershwin’s unforgettable refrains and lively rhythms hearken back to the Jazz Age while Rachmaninoff’s sumptuous melodies showcase the power and passion of the orchestra.
EVENT COSTS:
Workshop: The Boy Scout workshop is presented free of charge by the Omaha Symphony but participants must purchase tickets to the concert to attend.
Concert Ticket Pricing: Best Available Seating: $20.00
Mid-America Council Administrative Fee: $1.00/Scout
TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS:
To purchase tickets online starting September 3, 2012, click here and enter the promo code: boy scouts
BROWNIE/JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT DAY
Sunday, April 7, 2013 | Holland Performing Arts Center
Schedule of Events:
2:00 p.m. | Omaha Symphony Family concert “Peter and the Wolf”
Led by Maestro Ernest Richardson and featuring the Heartland Youth Ballet, Peter and the Wolf promises to be a fun-filled afternoon of great music, brilliant dance and timeless story!
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. | Afternoon Workshops and Pizza Dinner
Workshop is provided at no cost! However, Brownies/ Junior Girl Scouts and chaperones must purchase tickets to “Peter and the Wolf” in order to participate.
EVENT COSTS:
Workshop: The Girl Scout workshop is presented free of charge by the Omaha Symphony but participants must purchase tickets to the concert to attend.
TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS:
To purchase tickets online starting September 3, 2012, click here and enter the promo code: girl scouts
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MUSIC MENTORS
Middle School and High School
Let your students be inspired as they learn side-by-side with Omaha Symphony musicians! This unique and valuable experience will inspire your students to achieve their fullest potential. Through work with Omaha Symphony's professional musicians, students will be mentored on technique, musicianship, and more in this program for orchestras and wind ensembles.
Contact us for more information!
National Standards for Music Education: 2, 5, 6, 7
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CHORAL COLLABORATIVE
November 11, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Holland Performing Arts Center
Choral Collaborative provides opportunities for high school choirs to perform large symphonic and operatic works with the Omaha Symphony and guest soloists. Working towards a formal performance through individual and combined rehearsals, students are granted unparalleled experiences and access to the world of professional arts.
Congratulations to the 2012/13 Choral Collaborative Choirs: Bellevue East, Omaha Bryan, Bellevue West, Blair, Westside High School, Omaha Northwest, Lincoln Southwest, and Lewis Central.
Are you interested in participating in the 2013/14 Choral Collaborative program? Contact us for more information!
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CLASSROOM CRESCENDOS
Grades K – 6
Reaching beyond the walls of the concert hall, Classroom Crescendos brings the live concert experience to your school. Newly designed with exciting repertoire and themes, these programs allow your entire student body to experience the best the Omaha Symphony has to offer - all from the comfort of the classroom.
The Classroom Crescendo experience is available for your school starting at $200. (Additional charges may apply for schools outside the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro area.)
Call now to book your experience! (402.342.3836 x107)
National Standards for Music Education: 6, 7, 8, 9
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CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
with THE OMAHA SYMPHONY
Available for All Ages and Classrooms
Fee dependent upon activity
We work with educators to create memorable student experiences to enhance the live-concert experience such as musician meet and greets or backstage tours!
- Come as a classroom! Special group pricing is available at all of our regular season concerts starting as low as $10 per ticket.
- Send your students! Student Rush tickets are available for all concerts for only $9.75! It's as simple as arriving the evening of the performance with your student ID. Tickets are also available in advance through our box office.
- Sign up and learn more! Find out about our special discounts for students and educators by signing up for the Student/Educator discount email.
To learn more about our group packages and special student/educator rates, please contact us!
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Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony
Dr. C. C. & Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation
Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
Richard D. Holland
Iowa Arts Council
Iowa West Foundation
Tom and Mary Jetton Charitable Fund
Kiewit Companies Foundation
Kinder Morgan Foundation
La Vista Community Foundation
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Midlands Community Foundation
Adah and Leon Millard Foundation
Mutual of Omaha Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Nebraska Arts Council
Omaha Symphony Guild
Pacific Life Foundation
Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation
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For further information or to register please contact:
T. Adam Goos
Vice President, Education and Community Partnerships
402-342-3836 x 107 agoos@omahasymphony.org
Jodi Schroeder
Education and Community Partnerships
402-342-3836 x 126 jschroeder@omahasymphony.org
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