Education & Community Engagement

Perfect Pitch - Teaming up for Music Education:

The Sacramento Philharmonic begins it's 11th season as a standard bearer of musical excellence. The Philharmonic draws on its decade of experience to partner with education and bring, on a personal level, the Arts to schools and the community. This long-term relationship continues to serve students in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Sutter and El Dorado counties. The Philharmonic is dedicated to cultivating the indelible link between the Arts, education, and community development.

Current programs are listed below. For more information please contact Education Director Gayle Winney at (916)732-9045 or gayle@sacphil.org .

 

1)    Maestro in Motion – Music director Michael Morgan and Assistant Conductor Ming Luke
      visit regional schools.

2)    Musicians on the Move – Soloists, guest artists and small ensembles visit schools to
      connect with students and provide a "standards-based arts education".

3)    Guest Artist on the Go - Guest artists step off the stage and into the classroom.

4)    Mini-residencies – Philharmonic musicians in long-term residencies at schools. 

5)    Education Concerts - Quartets and quintets present favorites such as “Carnival of the
      Animals", "Peter & the Wolf" and Vivaldi's "Four Seasons".

6)    Inside & Backstage - Students attend rehearsals and see how it's all put together.

7)    String Fever - Small group, beginning string lessons taught by Philharmonic musicians.

8)    Free & Discounted Concert Tickets - Available to participating schools of the Perfect Pitch program.

 

Don't miss... 

The Inside & Backstage "Open Rehearsal" on Friday, March 28th, 2008 when our conductors will wear microphones allowing the audience to listen in on the rehearsal process. This program is available to all public and private schools by reservation. Contact Gayle Winney, Education Director to reserve seats for your school.

 

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