Education and Community Engagement Mission Statement
To train and prepare highly-gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles as educators, communicators and role models; introduce children to classical music and the concert-going experience; and foster lasting and meaningful relationships between the orchestra and the community.
NWS Education Programs at the Lincoln Theatre (free of charge unless indicated)
Education Concerts - Kids in the Concert Hall (Grades 3-8): A series of daytime educational concerts for young audience members. These thematic concerts are designed to introduce major orchestral works and composers of classical music to students and teachers from Miami-Dade and Broward counties. A study guide is sent to all participating schools, and buses are provided free of charge. Dates: December 9th and 10th, 2010. Duration: One hour -10:00AM and 11:45AM.
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Daytime NWS Rehearsal Observation (Grades 3 and up): Throughout the season groups of students are welcome to observe the orchestra in rehearsal. This provides a better understanding of the music-making process and the amount of time and energy required to create a first-class performance. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the conductor, musicians or staff at NWS. Groups of adults are welcome to these rehearsal observations upon request.
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NWS Family Concert Series - Concerts For Kids:
Don’t miss these interactive and engaging hour-long concerts for families with children ages 5-9. Come early and meet New World Symphony musicians at our Instrument Petting Zoo, where the only thing running wild is your child’s imagination! General Admission Tickets: $10, or 2-concert subscription for $16. Groups of 10 or more save 20%! Dates: October 3 and March 20, at 11:30AM and 2:30PM.
Young Artist Concerto/Side-by-Side Competition (Grades 7-12): Each year, talented student instrumentalists grades 7 through 12 are invited to perform in the Side-by-Side concert, where they will be paired with a NWS musician, thus allowing a working relationship to prepare and perform orchestral music of the highest caliber. The Concerto Competition winner will be invited to perform his/her concerto with full orchestra at the Side-by-Side concert. Dates: Competition: January 9, 2011. Concert: March 12, 2011 at 7:30PM.
Click here to download the rules, application form, and suggested repertoire list.
Young Musician's Lessons (Grades 7-12):Instrumental students with financial need from Miami-Dade and Broward county schools are encouraged to apply for free music lessons with NWS musicians. Requirements include at least one-year of study on instrument with which student applies. Student must be able to get to NWS facilities for lessons.
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Inside the Music: Because learning does not stop outside the classroom, NWS provides educational opportunities for adults and senior citizens as well. Throughout the concert season NWS musicians prepare and host a series of adult music education classes covering topics such as music history and music appreciation, among others. In addition NWS musicians frequently visit local senior centers, retirement homes and hospitals, presenting a wide array of entertaining performances and hands-on activities.
NWS in the Schools (free of charge)
Explorations in Music (Grades K-12): Throughout the season, NWS musicians regularly visit area schools to perform chamber and solo works and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for music with students.
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In-School Coachings (Grades 6-12): NWS musicians visit area schools with instrumental programs to coach sectionals or provide mini-lessons to students.
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Music Mentor Program (Grades 3-12): Each year six schools are selected to be mentored by NWS fellows. Students will be mentored either in person or via Internet 2, in the form of music coaching. Students of all schools participating will perform and share the stage at the Lincoln Theater in a May 2010 performance. Please call our office at 305-428-6714 for more information.
For more information on our Education and Community Engagement programs, please call (305) 428-6714.
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