Let's Talk About Music!

Philharmonic musicians play and talk about music, musical instruments and life as a musician in these "Informances" at various libraries in the metro area. Watch for a schedule of upcoming events.

If you are interested in partnering with the Philharmonic on one of these events, contact Education Coordinator, Katie Kucharski.

Musical Stories

Philharmonic double bassist, John Schimek has composed music to accompany the reading-aloud of selected books for children. Starting as a partnership with the Children's Center of Bethany to expose medically fragile patients ages birth to 18 years to new musical experiences, the program has expanded to include performances at area Metro Libraries.

Contact:
Katie Kucharski

Music Services Guide

The Resource Guide catalogues contacts for music instruction and area businesses that rent and sell new and used instruments. The Resource Guide is distributed during appropriate events, including the Instrument Playground and Discovery Concerts.

Music Resource Guide

Side by Side

The Kirkpatrick Foundation Side by Side Concert program brings together the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and budding young musicians. 

This year, participants from Oklahoma Youth Orchestra (OYO) will be playing in the Side by Side concert. Those selected rehearse a major symphonic program, and perform it for the public, sitting side-by-side with their professional counterparts in the Philharmonic. Both the preparation and performance by the full ensemble take place under the direction of the Philharmonic’s music director Joel Levine.

In addition, winners from the Music Olympics competition are often invited to appear as guest soloist and perform with the Philharmonic (without the young musicians in the orchestra). Many young soloists have made their symphony orchestra debuts on the Side-by-Side concerts such as 2004 Meinders Piano competition winner Jaymes Kirksey.