Apollo’s Fire Education Corner “An unseen part of the extraordinary work that Jeannette Sorrell is doing with Apollo’s Fire – the mentoring of young people through music.” – ClevelandClassical.com Apollo’s Fire has deeply touched and transformed the lives of many youngsters through its unique and vibrant education programs for over a dozen years. The hallmark of AF’s educational programs is the close interaction between professional musicians and students to garner the intimacy of the artistic learning experience.
56 s Apollo's FIre Baroque Orchestra
Apollo’s Musettes Ensemble – Treble Youth Choir Talented young singers ages 11-17 are chosen by audition for their clear, pure voices and outstanding musicianship. The ensemble rehearses under the direction of Amanda Powell and Jeannette Sorrell and performs in programs where children's voices are appropriate for the repertoire. Since its founding in 2005, the Musettes Ensemble has performed in nearly 35 concerts with Apollo’s Fire, including Praetorius’ Christmas Vespers, Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas, Vivaldi’s Gloria, and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Musettes appear on AF’s acclaimed CD recording of the Christmas Vespers by Michael Praetorius and have been heard across the
“The opportunity to work with a world-class conductor before you are out of high school is amazing. To have the reallife experience of working with professional musicians is fantastic. It helps keep the rest of life in context.” – Augusta McKay Lodge, Musette alumna & Baroque violinist
