School
The RPO was one of the first orchestras in the country to create a music education program for children, and it continues to be a leader in formulating age-appropriate, sequential learning programs for school curricula. The Philharmonic offers an OrKidStra program, Tiny Tots Concerts, Primary Concerts, and more with age-specific music ranging from operas to classical performances. Students will have opportunities to experience the works of famous composers, learn important music terminology, and explore how different musicians of the orchestra use teamwork to make music. College students with valid school ID can receive discounted rates on RPO concerts.
supports classroom learning in:
Performing Arts.
topics covered:
Music, composing, instruments, language arts, vocabulary, historical figures.
contact info
Name: Barbara Brown, Director of Education
Email: [email protected]
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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Founded by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) aims to educate and engage students, scouts, and homeschoolers through music. Presenting over 120 concerts each year, the RPO dedicates a third of their performances to educational or community-related events. The Philharmonic roster offers live classical music, while the Pops programming offers jazz, movie soundtracks, and Broadway classics. Performances have included Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Weber’s Oberon Overture, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, and many others. Programs at RPO include OrKIDStra, Tiny Tots Concerts, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Music Concert Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A concert is a live music performance in front of an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, choir, or band, before recorded music, concerts provided the main opportunity to hear musicians play.
Field trips to music concerts bring lessons on famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, and more to life. Groups will be able to hear and feel the music these composers created long ago while seated in world renowned concert halls.
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Scouts
Scout groups can work on Music badges during weekend matinee performances at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. During Sunday Matinees, scouts can experience works by Mozart, Haydn, Schumann, Bach, and other composers. Special group rates are available for scouts with advance reservation. See website for Sunday Matinees schedule.
supports scout badges in:
Performing Arts.
topics covered:
Music, composing, instruments, language arts, historical figures.
contact info
Name: Jenni Kohler, Direct Sales Manager
Phone: 585-399-3697
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Founded by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) aims to educate and engage students, scouts, and homeschoolers through music. Presenting over 120 concerts each year, the RPO dedicates a third of their performances to educational or community-related events. The Philharmonic roster offers live classical music, while the Pops programming offers jazz, movie soundtracks, and Broadway classics. Performances have included Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Weber’s Oberon Overture, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, and many others. Programs at RPO include OrKIDStra, Tiny Tots Concerts, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Music Concert Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A concert is a live music performance in front of an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, choir, or band, before recorded music, concerts provided the main opportunity to hear musicians play.
Field trips to music concerts bring lessons on famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, and more to life. Groups will be able to hear and feel the music these composers created long ago while seated in world renowned concert halls.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Add a live performance to your homeschool music curriculum plans for the semester! Homeschoolers will enjoy the Philharmonic’s offers an OrKidStra program, during which they will experience the works of famous composers, learn important music terminology, and explore how different musicians of the orchestra use teamwork to make music. Similar programs for homeschool groups include Tiny Tots Concerts, Primart Concerts, and more with age-specific music ranging from operas to classical performances.
topics covered:
Performing arts, music, composing, instruments, language arts, historical figures.
contact info
Name: Barbara Brown, Director of Education
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Founded by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) aims to educate and engage students, scouts, and homeschoolers through music. Presenting over 120 concerts each year, the RPO dedicates a third of their performances to educational or community-related events. The Philharmonic roster offers live classical music, while the Pops programming offers jazz, movie soundtracks, and Broadway classics. Performances have included Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Weber’s Oberon Overture, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, and many others. Programs at RPO include OrKIDStra, Tiny Tots Concerts, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Music Concert Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A concert is a live music performance in front of an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, choir, or band, before recorded music, concerts provided the main opportunity to hear musicians play.
Field trips to music concerts bring lessons on famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, and more to life. Groups will be able to hear and feel the music these composers created long ago while seated in world renowned concert halls.
View Lesson Plan>>