There are many students in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area that do not have access to music education, and therefore do not have a way to develop an appreciation for or enjoy music and the arts. As a way to give back to our community and encourage young people around our area to learn about and enjoy music, we offer a free education program to public and private grade schools and high schools in our area. The KSO uses its education series to introduce and showcase classical music and its derivatives, and assists in teaching core concepts of the arts and humanities.
This season, we have two programs that we are offering to students. The first is called, "Getting to Know You," which will be offered October 27th and 28th at two times on both days. This program is geared to students in the 4th and 5th grades. Its purpose is to introduce the instruments of the orchestra individually and in their respective families. A few of the numbers include, "Getting to Know You," (Rodgers), "Theme from the Simpsons," (Elfman), "Fanfare for the Common Man," (Britten), and more.
The second program will be geared towards students in grades 6-12. The program is called "Rags to Riches," and will take place on February 23rd and 24th, also offered twice on each day. This program, offered appropriately during Black History Month, traces the history of ragtime, blues, Dixieland, and early jazz (1895-1929). Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky composers/musicians and local history are all incorporated in this visual presentation and authentic performance by the KSO's own Newport Ragtime Band.
To read more about our Education Series, visit our webpage here.
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