Programs for 2009-2010 |
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The Las Cruces Symphony Association and Orchestra work to extend the joy of music making to children, youth and their families throughout the greater Las Cruces community. During the 2009-2010 Season our outreach will serve more than 15,000 youth (K-12 and college age). Our vision is to build lasting partnerships between the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra (LCSO), New Mexico State University and regional school districts. |
Click on the bold links for more information on the Educational Programs offered by the
Las Cruces Symphony Orchesta.
* Calendar of 2008-2009 Educational Outreach Events
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| Y.E.S! Dress Rehearsal * |
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Classics 1 |
October 2, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Y.E.S! Dress Rehearsal * |
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Classics 2 |
October 30, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Y.E.S! Dress Rehearsal * |
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Classics 3 |
December 4, 2009 |
7:30 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Y.E.S! Dress Rehearsal * |
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Classics 4 |
February 5, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Y.E.S! Dress Rehearsal * |
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Classics 5 |
March 19, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Y.E.S! Dress Rehearsal * |
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Classics 6 |
April 30, 2010 |
7:30 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Youth Concerts ** |
May 5, 2010 |
9AM-1PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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| Family Concert |
May 8, 2010 |
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Instrument “Petting Zoo” |
2:00 PM |
Music Center Lobby |
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Family Concert |
3:00 PM |
Atkinson Recital Hall |
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* Y.E.S! (Youth Education Symphony) free passes to the Friday evening “Classics” dress rehearsals are available for all 3rd– 12th grade students and NMSU Music Majors. Click on the following link for more information: Concert Hall Programs.
** Youth Concerts are available to Las Cruces 4th graders. Click on “Concert Hall Programs” on this page for more information.
Free student passes are currently available. School music teachers may order passes from the Ticket Sales Coordinator at (575) 646-3709 or admin@lascrucessymphony.com
* In-School Programs take professional musicians to the students in both elementary and secondary school settings.
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Music in Our Schools (MIOS) provides Las Cruces, Gadsden and Hatch students (grades K-12) with free ensemble concerts at their school sites. The MIOS concerts feature professional musicians from the LCSO brass quintet, woodwind quintet, string quartet and percussion ensemble. They include a lively narration and the chance for students to interact with the musicians.
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SWEET Sounds! Musicians In Residence is in its third year at two Las Cruces public middle schools and four elementary schools. Participating schools are matched with Las Cruces Symphony musicians who visit the school on a monthly basis. During the hour-long visits, musicians are able to share their passion for creating music, address music fundamentals that coincide with Music Educators’ goals, and build meaningful relationships with students. The SWEET Sounds! program focuses on developing the knowledge base, skills and sustained interest of 5th graders at the elementary level and young middle school string players.
* Concert Hall Programs bring students, teachers and families to New Mexico State University's Atkinson Recital Hall to hear the LCSO perform special concerts or to hear the orchestra and special guest artists at dress rehearsals.
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Youth Concerts: Each spring, over 1,500 fourth graders from the Las Cruces Public School District are invited to hear the full Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra at the New Mexico State University Music Center Recital Hall. These free concerts introduce students to the families of instruments in the orchestra with an age-appropriate music repertoire.
Our next Youth Concerts will be performed on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall for over 1,500 Las Cruces 4th grade students.
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The Family Concert is designed for children to experience orchestra instruments up close and hear orchestra music in a concert hall setting. The program begins with a pre-concert instrument “Petting Zoo” hosted by LCSO musicians in the lobby of the NMSU Music Center. Participants are then invited to take their seats in the Atkinson Recital Hall for a concert that features exciting, age-appropriate music performed by the full 80-piece orchestra. Families with children (ages 3 and up only) are offered tickets at the reduced rate of $5 each (all open seating).
| Next Family Concert |
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
3:00 pm
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall
$5.00 all seats
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| Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo” |
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2:00 pm Pre-Concert |
The Las Cruces Symphony Association is a partner with the Hey, Mozart! New Mexico child composer project and is honored to include compositions of local winners at our annual Youth and Family Concerts. For information visit www.heymozartnm.org
| Jamie Des Enfants and Christopher Trujillo, two Hey, Mozart! child composers from Las Cruces, performed at LCSO’s 2006 Youth and Family Concerts. |
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Youth Education Symphony (Y.E.S.!) provides free student passes to the LCSO Friday Night Dress Rehearsals. This program opens up an exciting opportunity for students (ages 8 and older) to attend a symphony orchestra dress rehearsal. The program is open to all Doña Ana County students (grades 3-12) and all NMSU Music Majors. Interested students may obtain free Y.E.S.! passes by contacting their school music teachers.
For dress rehearsal repertoires, click on the following: Current Season.
For dress rehearsal dates, click on the following: Calendar of Events.
Free student passes are currently available. School music teachers may order passes from the Ticket Sales Coordinator at (575) 646-3709 or admin@lascrucessymphony.com
* Young Musician Development Programs
create mentoring opportunities for young orchestra students and provide stipends for NMSU student musicians who perform with the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra.
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Performance Stipends
Talented New Mexico State University music students who play in the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra are awarded performance stipends.
Click on the following link for information about stipends and other opportunities for NMSU students: Performance Stipends
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