The Cleveland Orchestra

11001 Euclid Ave., Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 231.7300

http://www.clevelandorchestra.com

Contact Info:

Lisa Judge, Educational Programs Coordinator

Phone: (216) 231.7353 Fax: (216) 231.4077

The Cleveland Orchestra stands today among the worlds's most revered symphobic ensembles. In concerts at home in Severance Hall, each summer as part of the Blossom Festival, in residencies from Miami to Vienna, and on tour around the wold, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to set standards of artisitic excellence, imaginative programming, and community engagement. The Cleveland Orchesta ' committment to education and community service began when the Orchestra was founded in 1918, and has reamained a top priority ever since.Long considered one of America's great orchestras, The Cleveland Orchestra stands today among the world's most-revered symphonic ensembles. In concerts at home in Severance Hall, at Blossom Music Center, and on tour, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to set standards of performing excellence and imaginative programming that serve as models for audiences and performers alike. Since 1921, more than 3 million students have been introduced to classical music through Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts at Severance Hall and other educational initiatives. A broad array of education and community programs are designed to foster a lifetime of involvement with the musical arts reaching preschoolers, school-age children, college students, and adults.

Experiences:

"Get Ready for The Cleveland Orchestra!" Education Concert Workshop

Music | Professional Development

Help your students "get ready for The Cleveland Orchestra" by attending this workshop in advance of an Education Concert at Severance Hall. The workshop includes many preparation strategies and materials for students, including a special excerpt CD, to help them get the most out of their concert experience. Dates include Thursday, January 28, 4:00pm-6:00pm and Tuesday, March 16, 4:00pm-6:00pm. Presenters include Dr. Robert E. Dunn of Brigham Young University (formerly of Case Western Reserve University) and Vanessa Bond, educator and doctoral candidate at CWRU.

Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts

Music | Grade: 3 | Field Trip

Narrated, 60-minute concerts performed by the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra in historic Severance Hall introduce students to orchestral repertoire and musical concepts. Young soloists and lively collaborative artists make the concert experience engaging for students of all ages. Field trip includes preparation materials including a student newspaper and special concert CD; also see the professional development section for information about Education Concert teacher workshops.

Learning Through Music with The Cleveland Orchestra

Visual Art | Social Studies | Short Term Residency

This award-winning program connects music and the arts to learning in all subject areas while giving students access to world-class music and musicians. Learning Through Music includes the following:
-6 visits from Cleveland Orchestra musicians, all curriculum-lined and selected in close consultation with teachers
-1 Field Trip to Severance Hall for a Cleveland Orchestra Education Concert, including preparation materials
-1 Professional Development Workshop for teachers, at Severance Hall, presented by nationally known arts education expert Mitchell Korn
-1 In-School Workshop for teachers, tailored to classroom needs, facilitated by Mitchell Korn and Orchestra staff
-3 Planning meetings with Cleveland Orchestra musicians in advance of their first visit (see above)
-Curriculum materials, including a binder of lesson plans (one per teacher) and a shared box of resources (books and CDs). Lesson plans are aligned to state standards and relate to musician visits to reinforce curricular concepts.

Learning Through Music with The Cleveland Orchestra

Music | Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies | Professional Development

Led by nationally known arts education expert Mitchell Korn, this workshop provides an energizing and inspiring introduction to the arts integration approach to learning. Held at Severance Hall, the workshop includes modeling of several LTM lesson plans (Grades K-5, all aligned to state standards) and a special presentation by a Cleveland Orchestra musician. For music specialists or grade-level teachers. Wednesday, December 2, 4:30pm-7:00pm.