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Music Mobile (Grades 1-3)
As the Music Mobile shifts online, students
will get to know the instruments of the orchestra through a fun and engaging
digital learning experience.
These 10-12 minute lessons, with accompanying
teacher resource guides, are designed for students learning in the classroom,
home, or in a hybrid of the two.
With the addition of printable activity
guides, students will be able to take a break from screens and continue
to learn about music away from the computer.
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California Journeys (Grade 4)
Grade 4 students will enhance their
study of California’s rich history through interactive virtual field trips to
some of Orange County’s most historical spots.
Through a Zoom journey,
students make their own music with a Teaching Artist, who will act as
their guide on a journey through the musical history of early
California.
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Musicians on Campus (Grades 4-6)
In this course,
students will learn about the inner workings of each orchestra
section as they watch and listen to performances from some of
the world’s best musicians and members of the Orange County
Youth Symphony.
This program is designed to begin digitally and
end with takeaways that promote off-screen learning and
music-making.
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Concerts for Fifth Grade (Grade 5)
In a unique opportunity, Orange County
elementary school students will connect with Orange County Youth Symphony musicians to get insider knowledge on what it takes to be a musician, play in an orchestra, begin an instrument, and much more.
Students will make connections with the musicians, then see the musicians in action in
a virtual concert at the end of the program.
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Sounds Around the Globe (Grades 6-8)
Middle school students will
engage in world music performances that feature musicians and ensembles
performing on instruments that may be unfamiliar to western audiences
in shape and sound.
This virtual series will introduce students to rhythms and
sounds of music from cultures around the globe.
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The Studio Classroom (Grades 6-12)
This program focuses on what it
takes to be a musician through a variety of courses and offerings.
Whether it is
online masterclasses with world-class artists, lessons on how to be a music
producer, tips on musician health and wellness, music theory classes, music
technology masterclasses, introductions to music administration, or college
prep/audition techniques, there is something for everyone.
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Tix for Teens (Grades 6-12)
With complimentary access to
Philharmonic Society concerts, Orange County middle and
high school students have the opportunity to see world-class
performances featuring some of the greatest musicians of our time,
gain inspiration for their current and future endeavors, and grow
their love for the arts.
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Orange County Youth Symphony (Grades 7-12)
Established in 1970 as the area's first honors youth orchestra, the Philharmonic Society's Orange County Youth Symphony (OCYS) is a diverse group of young musicians representing more than 50 schools, grades 8-12 in the Southern California area.
Members have the opportunity to perform at world-class venues, participate in musical workshops with Philharmonic Society guest artists and experience professional concerts with complimentary tickets to Philharmonic Society concerts.
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High School Orchestra Festival (Grades 9-12)
This day-long
series of performances showcases local high school orchestras and string
ensembles in a professional and adjudicated setting.
Whether in-person with
a live audience or online, this festival will give the community’s young musicians
a chance to shine, as well act as a much-needed fundraiser for music
programs.
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