Brooklyn Philharmonic Education Programs:

2007-2008

Supporting Music Education

BP believes that a complete education includes the arts, and is the right of every child. Therefore, we are continually advocating for comprehensive, sequential music education, taught by a licensed music specialist to be available during the school day in all NYC Public Schools.

We work toward this goal by:
    - Professional Development sessions for teachers and administrators
    - Principal's night events
    - Promoting public performance of student work
    - Membership in the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable
        (Advocacy and Professional Development Organization)

SCHOOL TIME CONCERTS

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THE FORM OF MUSIC! Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 10:30am (SOLD OUT) and 12:00pm. 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn Academy of Music Opera House          With special guests: In a partnership with Create!: the Essex Street Academy Dancers, and PROJECT Form is the focus of these lively, fun-filled 45 minute concerts with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Learn how music takes shape through inspiring performances from the orchestra, professional dancers, Essex Street Academy Dancers, and Project, a trio of “classical hip-hop” musicians with a beat-boxing flute player! The compositions of Haydn, Sousa, Pachelbel, Stravinsky, and Bartók provide the perfect beats to keep your students dancing in their seats. COST TO SCHOOL: $6.00 per student and one free chaperone for every 10 paid students. REGISTER YOUR CLASS AND RECEIVE: •Free professional development workshops introducing the concert music, curriculum links, and lesson plans to help you prepare your students for the concert experience.     ° 2008 Workshop dates are Wednesday, March 26, 2008 and Thursday, March 27, 2008, 4:40 pm – 6:30 pm.     ° Teachers attending the workshops also receive 2 complimentary tickets to an upcoming Brooklyn Philharmonic Mainstage Concert.     ° Acclaimed interdisciplinary BP Study Guides and CD’s of the concert music. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: • Registration is first come, first served, and concert seating is assigned based on order in which the registration is received. Payment by check or NYC DOE purchase order must be made prior to the deadline. • Schools are responsible for their own transportation.

SCHOOL RESIDENCY INITIATIVE

Intensive 12-week music composition residencies by Teaching Artists and Brooklyn Philharmonic musicians serve 1100 2nd - 5th grade students and teachers in Brooklyn elementary schools. Students create classroom compositions performed by Brooklyn Philharmonic musicians in school. The program includes 2 quartet musician school visits, School Time Concert admission, study guides and CDs. COST TO SCHOOL: $900.00 per class (3 class minimum- 12 weeks) Fully booked for 2007-2008 school year. Please call to be placed on waiting list.

--NEW!-- OPEN REHEARSALS FOR INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS

Middle School and High School instrumental teachers are invited to bring their instrumental students to our Open Rehearsals at Brooklyn Academy of Music Howard Gilman Opera House. See how a professional orchestra rehearses and show your students how practice really does make perfect! COST TO SCHOOL: Open Rehearsals are free to Middle School and High School instrumental students. Space is limited so reserve today! Open Rehearsal 1 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 9:30am – 11:45am Open Rehearsal 2 Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:30am – 11:45am

--NEW!-- STUDY WITH THE MASTERS (Middle School and High School students)

Brooklyn Philharmonic introduces a new instrumental mentoring program that brings New York City’s finest professional musicians into Brooklyn middle and high schools. The program provides musicians throughout the school year as instrumental coaches and mentors, supporting the ongoing work of Brooklyn instrumental music teachers. Components:     • Musician mentor visits to the school throughout the year for small group and individual instrumental coaching     • Planning meeting with BP Staff, BP musician(s) and School Instrumental Staff     • Master class with BP musician mentor and School Instrumental Staff     • Student attendance at BP Open Rehearsal(s)     • Student ensemble performance opportunity at BAM     • Concert tickets for participating students and their parents or guardians     • Backstage meeting with BP musician mentor and students     • Ongoing email Q&A between BP musician mentor and students     • Side-by-side rehearsal and performance with BP musician mentor and participating students COST TO SCHOOL: $3,350 (available to Brooklyn Schools only- space is limited)

STRING QUARTET AND BRASS QUINTET TOUR OF BROOKLYN – Grades 2 - 12

STRING QUARTET: The strings are coming! The strings are coming! A Brooklyn Philharmonic String Quartet could be coming to your school. Elementary, middle, and high school strings programs can experience an inspiring 45-minute performance ( maximum audience of 200) followed by 45 minutes of small group coaching sessions for your strings students. Strings students of all ability levels in grades 2-12 are eligible to participate. COST TO SCHOOL: $1,200 (available to Brooklyn Schools only) Dates: March 10 – 14, 9:00 – 10:30 and 11:30 – 1:00 each day BRASS QUINTET: Blow bugle, blow! The sass of brass could be coming to your school with a Brooklyn Philharmonic Brass Quintet touring to elementary, middle, and high school band and orchestra programs. Your students can enjoy an entertaining and educational 45-minute performance (maximum audience of 200) followed by 45 minutes of small group coaching sessions for your brass students by our Brooklyn Philharmonic musicians. Brass students of all ability levels in grades 4-12 are eligible to participate. COST TO SCHOOL: $1,500 (available to Brooklyn Schools only) Dates: March 24 and 25, 9:00 – 10:30 and 11:30 – 1:00 each day

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Instrumental music instruction and composition workshops take place in the after school setting. Brooklyn Philharmonic staff and teaching artists co-design and implement programs with classroom teachers and school administrators. COST TO SCHOOL: $300.00 per teaching artist for two 60 minute sessions

EARLY CHILDHOOD STRINGS PROGRAM

Supplemental strings instruction by Brooklyn Philharmonic teaching artists and musicians takes place during the school day for students, school faculty and parents. COST TO SCHOOL: $425.00 per day (5 class maximum)