Teacher Resources:
Amazing Music Videos and Curriculum Guides
Designed to be educational as well as entertaining, Amazing Music videos are a natural for the classroom, especially in the light of current research that validates music as an effective teaching tool. Therefore, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has developed "The Classroom Edition" of Amazing Music for the educational market. The activities support in-school use of the programs with curriculum that integrates music with other classroom subjects.
Amazing Music Professional Development Workshops
Based on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's highly acclaimed Amazing Music concerts for television, these engaging participatory workshops led by music education professionals demonstrate how music can be integrated into the classroom. No advanced knowledge of music is required for workshop participation.
Studio DSO
A program to bring students and musical artists together through DSO open rehearsals, master classes, career days, conversations, concert hall tours, and our web site for the musically passionate teen, StudioDSO.com. Advanced Placement Music Theory classes are targeted for special support.
Family Concerts
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts offer a lively introduction to the orchestra and its music through "kid-friendly" performances of familiar, exhilarating repertoire.
Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition
The Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition was begun in 2002 to identify and encourage the highest level of musical talent in the Texas. It now provides string and piano students under the age of 18 from five states (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana & Arkansas) the opportunity to compete for scholarships and a performance with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
The Music Memory program and contest are designed to provide elementary students in grades 3-6 with exposure to, and a deep understanding and appreciation of, the world's greatest music. All of the students in the participating schools study 16 selections chosen from Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary masterworks. Using the Music Memory curriculum, music teachers are able to give lessons about music themes (melody), harmonies, instruments, vocal styles, forms, dynamics, tempo, and foreign languages. Many of the state standards in music are covered, as well as biographical information about the composers and a historical context for the compositions. Teams are formed from participating schools and compete in a championship contest in the Meyerson. This event involves live performances by DSO and Arts Magnet High School musicians.
Free concert previews are presented prior to all classical subscription performances in Horchow Hall on the lower level of the Meyerson Symphony Center. Experts in the music share insights about the performers, the composers and the repertoire that enhance the concert experience.
Dallas Symphony musicians go to school! Ensembles present low-cost programs which feature a wide range of repertoire, encourage audience participation, and allow children to meet and identify with musicians.
Founded by Dallas Symphony musicians to create opportunities for talented African-American and Hispanic string students. Participants receive free private lessons, mentoring, performance opportunities, concert tickets and instrument loans.
Over 30,000 students and teachers from the Dallas/Fort Worth area attend the DSO's Youth Concerts each year! The Youth Concert series presents three programs of eight concerts each to children in grades 3-6 and grades PK-2 each year. Tickets are only $6, so
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