From October to December, second graders at Rock Lake Elementary School and Grand Ave Primary Learning Center are working with Orlando Philharmonic musicians, as well as professional teaching artists from Orlando Museum of Art, Maitland Museum of Art, and the Orlando Repertory Theatre as part of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphonic Stories program. The residency uses music, theater, dance, and visual art to teach students about scientific concepts such as the seasons, weather, and the life cycles of plants and certain animals. The program is constantly hands-on, giving students the opportunity to create original vignettes based on their lessons. At the end of the program, students present what they’ve learned through a “Sharing Session,” presented for fellow students, parents, and teachers. Students work closely with teaching artists and musicians to create original works, with musicians providing the “soundtrack” for the student Sharing Session.
Music Director Finalist Steven Jarvi Sends Thanks to Orlando
Last week, the Orlando Philharmonic welcomed Steven Jarvi, the second of five finalists in the orchestra’s international Music Director search, for a week-long stay in Orlando. Over the week, Maestro Jarvi met with musicians, arts leaders, community members, staff, board and volunteers, and led rehearsals, all culminating in a performance with violinist Midori and the … Read more