Open Rehearsals

The rehearsals listed below are open to the public. All restrictions apply.

Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.             Itzhak Perlman, violin
***Special restrictions apply:  No children under the age of 12; everyone attending the rehearsal must arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.                    Andre Watts, piano

Restrictions

• Only Classics Series final/dress rehearsals are open.
• Open to students with I.D.
• Reservations are required. There will be no admittance without advance registration.
• Admission is restricted to the first 50 people to register. Organized school groups may qualify for an exception.
• Registered attendees must enter through the South backstage doors; proceed down the ramp on the South side of the stage to the check-in table.
• Check-in will begin 30 minutes before rehearsal begins.
• No admittance after rehearsal begins -- no exceptions.
• Attendees will remain seated in the designated area of the hall until break and must leave the theatre using the same door through which they entered.
• Attendees are not allowed in the backstage area of the stage house.

Contact
Katie Kucharski
Education Coordinator
405-232-7575
katie@okcphilharmonic.org

Sound Images

Music and Art have inspired generations of creative people. This program guides children to the path of creative espression through art as inspired by orchestral music. Teachers receive materials including a CD and program information. The artwork created by the youngsters is selected for submission to the Philharmonic and a set of competition winners is chosen from all the entries. Winners have their works displayed at the Civic Center.

We've Got Rhythm

Currently, 65 schools participate in this award-winning program. Third graders from all around the metro enjoy three classroom visits and a trip to the Civic Center for a performance by the Philharmonic.

Visit #1 -- A trained docent presents an overview of the instruments of the orchestra and the children get a close-up look at several different instruments.

Visit #2 -- A Philharmonic ensemble performs in a mini concert for the children. They talk about their instruments and discuss the elements of music, including melody, harmony and rhythm.

Visit #3 -- A Philharmonic musician and a docent present an in-depth look at one particular instrument. The musician shows, tells and plays to demonstrate all the aspects of their instrument.

In-class materials -- Each participating teacher receives a teaching kit that includes classroom activities and a music CD that prepares the children for their visit to the Civic Center for the performance. Many teachers play the CD, which includes the music that will be performed at their concert, over and over during study and quiet work periods to familiarize the students with the music. Concert etiquette and other questions are covered in the materials provided.

Performance -- The participating 3rd graders join hundreds of other children for the Philharmonic's annual YOUTH CONCERTS at the Civic Center.

Youth Concerts

More than 17,000 children attend a free Philharmonic concert designed just for youngsters at the Civic Center Music Hall. Presented in the Fall and the Spring, the Philharmonic Youth Concerts are performed eight times each year to accommodate the growing demand for participation by Oklahoma schools. From the 3rd to the 5th grade, and also including beginning orchestra and band students, young music lovers are welcome to attend. Please contact the Philharmonic education coordinator for more information. Call Katie Kucharski at 405-232-7575.