Piano

Youth Concert Calendar

Fanfare! (for grades 3-6)
An introduction to the brass family of instruments, featuring a repertoire of exhilarating music. Guided by Rei Hotoda and DSO principal brass players, this program explores both the differences between the various brass instruments, their inner workings, and the variety of moods and colors they can create.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:30 AM
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 10:00 AM
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 11:30 AM
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:30 AM
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 10:00 AM
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:30 AM
Musical Families (for grades PreK-2)
This fun and engaging program for younger concert-goers explores how orchestra instruments fall into distinct families based on how they produce sound. Performances trace how instruments are used in styles which are familiar to students and how these same instruments are used in the symphony orchestra.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:00 AM
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:30 AM
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Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:00 AM
Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:30 AM
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:00 AM
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:30 AM
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 10:00 AM
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:30 AM
Bach to the Future (for grades 3-6)
This fascinating program explores how composers throughout history, using the same instruments and the same notes, have developed music of incredibly different styles. Focus will be given to the elements of articulation, expression, rhythm and harmony, and how students can apply these elements to their own music making.
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Friday, March 26, 2010 10:00 AM
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Friday, March 26, 2010 11:30 AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:00 AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11:30 AM
Thursday, April 01, 2010 10:00 AM
Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:30 AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:00 AM
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 11:30 AM

Teacher Training

New! On Tuesday evening, September 1st, the DSO will be hosting a teacher training at the Meyerson Symphony Center.  This training is strongly recommended for all teachers who plan to bring students to a Youth Concert this year.  Topics covered will include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Meyerson, what to expect at a DSO Youth Concert, how seats are chosen, how to use the Teacher’s Guide, where to find resources, and more!  The workshop, which runs from 4-7:30 p.m. is free, but an RSVP is required.  Please call Kristin Carpenter at 214.871.4006 or E-mail k.carpenter@dalsym.com, if you plan to attend.