Boston Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert
Thomas Wilkins, Youth & Family Concerts Conductor
Grade 6 Band Field Trip
Thomas Wilkins, Youth & Family Concerts Conductor
Grade 6 Band Field Trip
The Grade 6 Band will be going to Symphony Hall in Boston, MA to see a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, as well as see the amazing historic building. All the details about the concert are listed below.
Did you know that the organ at the Methuen Music Hall was originally from Symphony Hall? It was put in storage when the orchestra was first established in 1881. In 1887 it was purchased at auction for $1,500 by the Methuen Organ Company and Edward F. Searles.
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION:
DAY: TBD
TIME: Concert begins at 10:00 AM
PLACE: Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
GRADE: Grade 6 Band Students
BUS: Depart: 8:15 AM | Return: 1:30 PM
COST: $11.00
LUNCH: Fuddruckers, Methuen (individual’s expense)
Program Information
"Learning By Heart"- A Journey of Exploration and Engagement
Listening links will take you to Youtube recordings.
BERLIOZ..........Roman Carnival Overture (listen here)
CHABRIER........Marche Joyeuse (listen here)
PROKOFIEV......"Death of Tybalt," from the ballet Romeo and Juliet (listen here)
BIZET.............Intermezzo, from Carmen (listen here)
John ADAMS.....Short Ride in a Fast Machine (listen here)
STILL.............1st movement (Moderato assai) from Symphony No. 1 (listen here)
DVOŘÁK..........4th movement (Allegro ma non troppo) from Symphony No. 8 (listen here)
If you have any questions regarding the trip please feel free to send in a note or contact me at the Tenney at 978-722-9026 X4240 or [email protected]
Did you know that the organ at the Methuen Music Hall was originally from Symphony Hall? It was put in storage when the orchestra was first established in 1881. In 1887 it was purchased at auction for $1,500 by the Methuen Organ Company and Edward F. Searles.
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION:
DAY: TBD
TIME: Concert begins at 10:00 AM
PLACE: Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
GRADE: Grade 6 Band Students
BUS: Depart: 8:15 AM | Return: 1:30 PM
COST: $11.00
LUNCH: Fuddruckers, Methuen (individual’s expense)
Program Information
"Learning By Heart"- A Journey of Exploration and Engagement
Listening links will take you to Youtube recordings.
BERLIOZ..........Roman Carnival Overture (listen here)
CHABRIER........Marche Joyeuse (listen here)
PROKOFIEV......"Death of Tybalt," from the ballet Romeo and Juliet (listen here)
BIZET.............Intermezzo, from Carmen (listen here)
John ADAMS.....Short Ride in a Fast Machine (listen here)
STILL.............1st movement (Moderato assai) from Symphony No. 1 (listen here)
DVOŘÁK..........4th movement (Allegro ma non troppo) from Symphony No. 8 (listen here)
If you have any questions regarding the trip please feel free to send in a note or contact me at the Tenney at 978-722-9026 X4240 or [email protected]
