Meet a Musician All Grade Levels
An orchestra member visits your classroom to speak about and demonstrate his/her instrument. Interactive conversation gets lively as students ask questions about music and career. The musician may challenge students with questions, too!

Interactive Ensemble Performances All Levels
Small ensembles perform, demonstrate and answer questions for music classes or assembly programs.

The Musical Petting Zoo Grades 3-6
Musicians bring a variety of instruments from three families of the orchestra. After an introductory talk about the history and a demonstration of how the instruments are played, the students have the opportunity to try playing a violin, trumpet, cymbals, snare drum, and even an alp horn.

The Music Coach Middle & High School
A musician leads sectionals in middle or high school orchestras or bands. One-on-one lessons may comprise part of the visit. Young musicians receive expert help with all aspects of playing. Side-By-Side Middle & High School Musicians from the symphony attend an orchestra or band rehearsal, playing next to students in the full ensemble, and coaching sectionals.

The Guest Conductor High School
A conductor co-leads rehearsal with the regular director of a high school orchestra. Expertise in repertoire interpretation, conducting and playing technique are shared.

Master Classes High School & College
Master classes provide opportunities for students to be evaluated and coached by a professional musician while other students listen and learn.

Summer Pops for Students Middle & High School
Friday mornings in July and August, young musicians sit on the wings of the stage or in a front row seat to experience a rehearsal at the Summer Pops. Symphony musicians talk one-on-one and answer questions at the break.