2014-2015 Education and Community Engagement Programs

Education Community Engagement

Programs

Education and Community Engagement Mission

It is the mission of the Education and Community Engagement Department to engage individuals in experiences of the highest artistic and educational quality to create informed, enduring and evolving connections to music and to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Music Education Advocacy

Supporting music education in the public school core curriculum is a priority of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Ensuring that music specialists are teaching students in grades K-12 is critical toward developing a cultured citizenry.

Education and Community Engagement Staff

Suzanne Perrino, Senior Vice President of Education and Strategic Implementation Thomas Walters, Director of Education Programs Gloria Mou, Director of Musician and Community Engagement Programs Jessica Ryan, Manager of Education and Community Programs Patrick Joyal, Coordinator of Education and Community Programs

For More Information

Education and Community Engagement Department Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 600 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412.392.4841 Fax: 412.392.4910 education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org pittsburghsymphony.org/education

Connect with us! facebook.com/PSOeducation @PSOeducation The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to everyone. To learn more about our accessible services or request accomodations, please contact the Education & Community Engagement Department at 412.392.4841.

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FA M I LY C O N C E R T S PRESENTED BY MACY’S

The Fiddlesticks Family Concert series includes three Saturday morning concerts designed and recommended for families with children ages three through eight. Each concert features a different theme to engage children in the magical world of music. Resident Conductor Fawzi Haimor and Fiddlesticks, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s feline musical ambassador to children, will guide you through these musical explorations. And, at every concert, vocalist Katy Williams leads the audience in Fiddlesticks’ favorite song, “Music Can Make Your Life Complete!”

Performances begin at 11:15 a.m. and are approximately 45 minutes in length. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. with Discovery Time Adventures, in which children may explore music through hands-on activities.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 – 11:15 AM The beautiful colors of the changing leaves and the fun of Halloween are just some of the reasons that Fiddlesticks thinks fall is a great time of year. In celebration of this special season, Fiddlesticks invites you to come with him on a fall musical adventure.

Delight in the bold sounds of composer Modest Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain (featured in Disney’s Fantasia) and be enchanted by legendary composer John Williams’ magical music from Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 – 11:15 AM Every winter, Fiddlesticks dreams about the first snowflakes of the season and the winter wonderland that is sure to follow. He can’t wait to go outside and take part in all of the fun activities that winter brings, like ice skating, sledding and building snowmen. Join Fiddlesticks as he shares some of his favorite music inspired by the winter season, including the Skaters’ Waltz and selections from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, nicknamed “Winter Dreams.”

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 – 11:15 AM Whether it is a trip to the beach or a journey West, summer is a time for escaping normal routines for family fun in new places. Fiddlesticks helps prepare us for the summer travel season with music that transports one to far away destinations. Enjoy John Williams’ rousing Cowboy Overture, selections from Ferde Grofé’s majestic Grand Canyon Suite and exciting melodies from the Pirates of the Caribbean. Send your favorite summer vacation photo to be shown during the concert! To upload your photo, or for more information, visit pittsburghsymphony.org/family.

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Register online! pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra offers two PNC Tiny Tots programs, which are designed for children three to six years of age, throughout the year. These free concerts are fun, interactive experiences that introduce our youngest audience members to live symphonic music. Register to attend PNC Tiny Tots concerts by completing the form on the last page of this brochure, or by visiting pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations.

Please note: To provide the best concert experience for our young audience members, children under the age of three are not permitted to attend PNC Tiny Tots concerts.

A Gift for Mama

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Fawzi Haimor, conductor Join Fawzi Haimor as he leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on a musical adventure throughout the great city of Vienna! We will all join Oskar in the search for the perfect birthday gift for his mother.

The Tortoise and the Hare Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Fawzi Haimor, conductor Christopher Lacey, actor Michael Shahen, actor How does music relate to the fable of the tortoise and the hare? Find out with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Fawzi Haimor as they join their friends the Tortoise and the Hare in a musical race!

Special thanks to the Pittsburgh Police Department for its help in keeping our youngest audiences safe as they visit Heinz Hall!

TINY TOTS SPONSOR

Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation

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Register online! pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations These exciting concerts are designed to introduce orchestral instruments, symphonic music and the creative processes of composing and performing music to students in grades two, four and six. They are offered free of charge during the school day. Register to attend Schooltime concerts by completing the form on the last page of this brochure, or by visiting pittsburghsymphony.org/reservations.

SECOND GRADE SCHOOLTIME

Meet the Orchestra May 13, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2015 10:30 a.m.

Fawzi Haimor, conductor Go on a musical journey through the colorful sounds of the symphony. Join the PSO in an exploration of the instruments and families of the orchestra, as well as the role of the conductor.

FOURTH GRADE SCHOOLTIME

East Meets West

January 14, 15, and 16, 2015 10:30 am Fawzi Haimor, conductor Explore the cultural landscapes of the Middle and Far East with Resident Conductor Fawzi Haimor. Experience how traditions from other cultures have influenced composers to write music incorporating exotic sounds and stories from far away lands.

SIXTH GRADE SCHOOLTIME

Same Story, Different Sound March 24 and 25, 2015 10:30 am Fawzi Haimor, conductor Discover how composers can tell the same story through their music in very different ways.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Fawzi Haimor will compare and contrast musical settings and interpretations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

SCHOOLTIME SPONSORS

Howard & Henry C. Frick Nell E. Miller Educational Fund of Foundation The Buhl Foundation

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Preparation for your trip to Heinz Hall

Supplementary Materials Free classroom supplementary materials are mailed to anyone making a reservation for a Schooltime or PNC Tiny Tots concert; they are also available for download on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra website. These materials are designed to support the Pennsylvania Academic Achievement Standards and the Common Core Standards.

Spotify Playlists Prepare your students for the PNC Tiny Tots and Schooltime concerts with FREE playlists available on Spotify! Easy instructions on how to access the playlists will be included in concert confirmation packets.

H.J. Heinz Company Audience of the Future Tuesday, April 28, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Over the course of the school year, this award-winning program invites local high school students to plan a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert. Students will attend Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra rehearsals, select program repertoire, promote the concert, sell tickets, work concert production, and create multimedia for promotion and documentation. Students are coached by staff members, and proceeds from the concert benefit the music programs of the participating schools. If your school is interested in participating, please contact the Education and Community Engagement Department at education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org.

H.J. Heinz Company Audience of the Future Composition Contest

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is seeking scores for its H.J. Heinz Company Audience of the Future Composition Contest. High school participants in the H.J. Heinz Company Audience of the Future Program will listen to and select a winning piece to be performed on the program’s culminating concert; more than one work may be selected. The overall winner will receive $250 and have his or her piece performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra during the H.J. Heinz Company Audience of the Future concert on April 28, 2015. Submissions are due by Friday, October 31, 2014.

Please contact the Education and Community Engagement Department for complete contest guidelines.

EQT Student Side-By-Side

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 7:00 p.m.

This exciting program gives music students in grades nine through 12 the experience of playing “side-by-side” with their Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra counterparts.

Additional program highlights include sectionals and workshops with Pittsburgh Symphony musicians and rehearsals with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh. Visit pittsburghsymphony.org/studentside for application forms and additional program information.

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Student Rehearsal Experience

An educational opportunity for school groups from grades seven through 12!

For only $10 per person, students can get a rarely-seen look at what happens during a worldclass orchestra rehearsal. Students will arrive at Heinz Hall by 9:30 a.m. and be treated to a presentation on concert etiquette before enjoying up to two and a half hours of behind-thescenes rehearsal with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. While there is no minimum size for a group wishing to attend, the program will accept no more than 250 attendees. A free chaperone ticket is available with every 25 student tickets purchased. Soloists, conductors and repertoire are subject to change. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on the dates and times of rehearsals, please contact the Group Sales Department at 412.392.4819.

Ambassador Program

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Ambassador Program is available to schools throughout the region. Pittsburgh Symphony musicians make multiple school visits throughout the academic year to provide students of all abilities with performance experience and musical instruction. These musician ambassadors serve as an additional professional resource for music educators by addressing needs and questions to assist music programs.

To request an ambassador visit to your school, please complete and submit the online request form at pittsburghsymphony.org/ambassador. We will do our best to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee musician availability. For more information about the program, contact the Education and Community Engagement Department at 412.392.8991.

Unlocking the Classics

Unlocking the Classics gives an insider’s view into the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and its upcoming concerts. Host Jim Cunningham, artistic director of WQED-FM, explores the background and musical structure of masterpieces performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. A Pittsburgh Symphony musician or staff member joins Jim at each session to give an informal presentation to the group and sometimes perform musical excerpts.

For more information about this season’s Unlocking the Classics sessions, please email education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org.

Music and Wellness

Through the Music and Wellness Program, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra works with music therapists and other healthcare professionals to bring therapeutic, live music to individuals at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System and other facilities in the Pittsburgh area and abroad. Pittsburgh Symphony musicians lead music and wellness sessions for small yet diverse groups of participants that include patients, their families, and healthcare staff. By interacting with participants and performing relevant and meaningful music, Pittsburgh Symphony musicians help participants meet their physical, emotional and social needs.

Visit the program website at wellness.pittsburghsymphony.org to explore a variety of free Music and Wellness resources. The website includes handbooks for those interested in designing, implementing or evaluating programs; a weekly blog for people who want to use music to live healthier lifestyles; and information about the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Music and Wellness Program, including a gallery with photos of the program in action and video interviews.

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Sensory-Friendly Concert Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

Lawrence Loh, conductor

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is very excited to present its first sensory-friendly orchestra concert in June 2015! Designed especially for patrons of all ages with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities or other disabilities, this concert will provide these individuals and their families and friends with the opportunity to enjoy a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a musical celebration of Pittsburgh. Join us for a concert featuring works by Beethoven and Rossini, as well as favorites like Singin’ in the Rain and The Pink Panther Theme. Join the orchestra in singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame and conduct during The Stars and Stripes Forever.

Monitors in Heinz Hall will display open captioning so patrons can follow along with the concert script. Throughout the experience, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will provide quiet rooms, headphones and fidgets that patrons can use to control their levels of sensory stimulation. Use pre-visit materials from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to prepare for the trip to Heinz Hall, and don’t forget to come early to experience fun pre-concert activities! Engage multiple senses by playing instruments in a sound exploratorium, dancing and meeting musicians.

For more information about the sensory-friendly concert, please visit the Pittsburgh Symphony website or email education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org.

Allegheny Valley School

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is proud to partner with the Allegheny Valley School, which provides residential and therapeutic programs throughout Pennsylvania for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs two concerts each season for the residents at the Pittsburgh campus.

THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY:

The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust

A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust

Wilkinsburg Community Engagement Concert Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Wilkinsburg High School Auditorium

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra collaborates with local residents and organizations to perform an annual concert at Wilkinsburg High School, and all proceeds from the concert go to the music programs in the Wilkinsburg School District. More information about ticketing and this year’s concert will be available on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra website in spring 2015.

EQT Orchestra Training Program for African American Musicians

The EQT OTPAAM program is a pre-professional, two-year program designed to mentor one young African American musician in pursuit of an orchestral career. The selected musician spends two seasons immersed in the working environment of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and studies with members of the orchestra to prepare for professional auditions and performance opportunities. Visit the Pittsburgh Symphony website for more information about the next OTPAAM Fellow auditions.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE, IN PART, BY:

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Education and Community Engagement programming at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra represents a $2.2 million annual investment in our future. Support from the following helps to bridge the funding gap for these important programs and enables the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to touch the lives of more than 65,000 children, students and life-long learners throughout our region.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra would like to thank the generous individuals whose gifts in support of Education and Community Engagement programming cannot be recognized here due to space limitations.

Foundations

Allen H. Berkman and Selma W. Berkman Charitable Trust Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of The Buhl Foundation Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Educational Trust Peter C. Dozzi Family Foundation The Fine Foundation The Grable Foundation Hansen Foundation William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Milton G. Hulme Charitable Foundation Martha Mack Lewis Foundation Massey Charitable Trust Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation W. I. Patterson Charitable Foundation Ryan Memorial Foundation Salvitti Family Foundation Thomas Marshall Foundation Tippins Foundation The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust

Corporations

Dollar Bank Eat’n Park Restaurants EQT Corporation ESB Bank Farmers & Merchants Bank of Western PA FedEx Ground First Commonwealth Bank First National Bank of Pennsylvania Giant Eagle Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Levin Furniture Macy’s Michael Baker Corporation MSA Safety Incorporated/MSA Company Charitable Foundation Trib Total Media Trumbull Corporation and P.J. Dick Incorporated PNC PPG Industries, Inc./PPG Industries Foundation The Techs Triangle Tech Group United States Steel Corporation

Government Agencies

Allegheny Regional Asset District Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

E D U C ATO R S’ D I S CO U N T C A R D This card offers the education community a special $20.00 price to experience a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra BNY Mellon Grand Classics concert.* You may reserve the best available seats in the Orchestra, Family Circle, and Gallery seating levels. Use the card as many times as you like throughout the season. You may purchase tickets by calling the box office at 412.392.4900, or using code 46277 online at pittsburghsymphony.org. Please identify yourself as an Educators’ Discount cardholder when ordering.

Questions about the Educators’ Discount Card and its usage?

CALL 412.392.4900

*See back of card for exclusions

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Our Overture! Program allows students to tour Heinz Hall as well as engage in a question and answer session with an orchestra member before the concert. Advance reservations are required.

Student Tickets to all BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops concerts start at just $15. For information on availability of dates and times, and to reserve your group, call 412.392.4819 or email group_sales@pittsburghsymphony.org.

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROGRAM SPONSOR

Terms and Conditions Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in conjunction with any other offer. Offer valid for any Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra BNY Mellon Grand Classics subscription concert in the 2014-2015 season.

Other restrictions may apply. Seating is subject to availability. Please mention code 38885 when purchasing tickets by phone, or present your card when purchasing tickets at the box office.

Heinz Hall Box Office: 412.392.4900 or pittsburghsymphony.org

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PNC Tiny Tots and Schooltime Concert Reservation Form* *Also available online _______________________________________________________________________ Contact Name Email _______________________________________________________________________ School District/County _______________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code _______________________________________________________________________ School Phone Home Phone My group is from a...

Public School Private School Family Homeschool

Homeschool Consortium

Feel free to attend as many different programs as you would like. Follow these directions for completing your reservation. Step 1: Select your first and second choice date and/or time preferences for each performance that you wish to attend. Step 2: Provide the exact number of students and adults in your party (limit 250 per reservation). Step 3: Indicate any accommodations your group may require.

Note: If you must cancel your reservation for any reason, it must be done at least two weeks prior to the concert date.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 9:30 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 11:30 AM The Tortoise and the Hare Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11:30 AM

Schooltime Meet the Orchestra (Second Grade) Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:30 AM Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:30 AM Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:30 AM East Meets West (Fourth Grade) Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 10:30 AM Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM Same Story, Different Sound (Sixth Grade) Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 10:30 AM

Step 3 Heinz Hall offers the following accommodations for patrons: Level entrance and route to main floor of auditorium Accessible seat locations with companion seats Portable assistive listening devices Sign language interpreter services Please indicate above if a patron in your party requires any of these services for a performance. You will be contacted approximately seven days prior to the performance date for details.

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