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CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
Each fall, the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra presents a day of short educational concerts in the western suburbs, designed to be a field trip experience for students in grades 1-8. A typical concert is 45 minutes long, and includes instructional comments by Music Director Peter Lipari and a question-and-answer session with students.
To join the mailing list to receive printed registration materials in August, send an email with the school's postal address to: .
October 2008 Concert
On Monday, October 27, we will present our 17th annual fall concert for school groups: Boo!. West Suburban Symphony Music Director Peter Lipari will lead the orchestra in three exciting works guaranteed to give students thrills and chills:
- Danse Macabre, by Charles-Camille Saint Saens, featuring solo violin
- March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantasique, by Hector Berlioz
- Selections from Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber
This concert is a wonderful opportunity for teachers to share the passion and fun of symphony music with their students. In the past, entire grade levels, band members, orchestra members, and general music classes have come to the concert.
- Date: Monday, October 27
- Time: Three identical 45-minute performances at:
- 9:30 a.m.
- 10:45 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
- Location: Christ Church of Oak Brook, York Road and 31st Street, just east of Route 83; ample parking for school buses, handicapped accessible.
The mail-in registration form will be posted here in August. Up to 1000 students and chaperones can be accommodated at each performance. At least two of the three shows sell out each year, so schools are advised to make their reservations early. Seating blocks are reserved for school groups in the order in which payment is received.
Comments received from the past concerts:
"Wow! What a wonderful performance! My 5th grade band students just returned from the performance and were in awe of the wonderful sound of the orchestra. The music chosen to be presented was perfect. The director had a marvelous rapport with the kids. What a great opportunity for the students to hear excellent live music!"
"The concert yesterday was beautiful. I always enjoy it so much and the choice of music is so perfect for kids. The kids really liked it, too. The way Peter talked to them about active listening really helped them pay attention and notice the instrumentation!"
“Superior interaction on the part of the conductor. Our 4th grade team looks forward to your concert each year.”
“Selections were perfect, conductor was entertaining, length was appropriate for age level, price is reasonable and location convenient.”
“Wonderful concert! Kids are still talking about it! Thank you so much!”
“This is always a positive experience for the students and a great first orchestra concert!”
“The conductor was really entertaining! He captured the students’ attention and motivated them to listen by actively engaging them in the whole experience.”
“What beautiful music! Students and staff both enjoyed the performance.”
“The interaction with the symphony members and my students were outstanding. Everyone was very friendly and open to them.”
Comments received regarding the docents:
“Played the cello for the students, took time to answer all their questions.”
“He explained instruments well and played his instrument beautifully.”
“I definitely think it is valuable to give the students background information and knowledge.”
“The docents were excellent as they spent time with the 4th grade students at our school.”
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