Education & Youth Programs
Youth Education
“Wild About Music” Youth Concerts
World renowned guest artists, the Glacier Symphony, and ensembles from the GSC perform 50 minute concerts in Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls to introduce elementary students to classical music, musical instruments, and composers. Area public and private schools and the Home School Association receive concert information and reservation forms prior to each concert. If you would like to receive regular invitations to the “Wild About Music” concerts, please email your contact information to info@gscmusic.org or call the GSC office.
2010-2011 Schedule:- Friday Oct. 14, 2011; 10:00 am at Whitefish High School Auditorium featuring Cellist Amit Peled!
- Friday Dec. 16, 2011; 10:00 am at Flathead High School featuring the three youth winners of the MASO Young Artists Competition!
- Friday Feb. 24, 2012; 10:00 am at Flathead High School featuring Mayuko Kamio on violin!
- Friday Apr. 27, 2012; 10:00 am at Flathead High School featuring Martina Filjak on piano!
“A Visit from the Symphony”
The newest education program of the GSC! Invite a musician from the symphony or chorale to visit your elementary class and provide a one-two hour program involving music education, familiarization with orchestral instruments and a short performance. This program also involves providing free tickets for students and their parents to attend a full symphony performance. Call 257-3241 today to request this program (dependant on availability of funding).
Children’s Instrument Petting Zoo
The League of GSC, in partnership with the North Valley Music School offers a hands-on program for school children to get “up close and personal” with instruments of the orchestra. The program allows young children a chance to see, feel, touch, and sometimes play, a variety of instruments.
Contact the GSC office, 257-3241 to schedule a ‘zoo’ session.
Master Classes
Opportunities for young musicians to work directly with guest artists and orchestra members. Information about master classes is sent to area schools and music teachers prior to master classes.
Scholarships
The Glacier Symphony and Chorale will accept applications for a limited number of scholarships to students who have played with the Glacier Symphony for at least 3 concerts during a regular season or who are on the permanent orchestra substitution list, or those who have sung in the Glacier Chorale. In addition, when funds are available, “at-large” scholarships may be provided to outstanding music students, who show exceptional ability but have not yet had the opportunity to perform with the GSC. Scholarships must be used for students to further their musical career through camps, private lessons, or college tuition. Those eligible can be from 9th to 12th grades, including seniors who are graduating. Applications for 2012 scholarships are available now.
Adult Education
Concert Talks: Pre-Concert Lectures
Presented before select Masterworks Series concerts and open to any concert-goer, the Music Director, Chorale Conductor and guest artists share their musical expertise and insights. Pre-Concert Lectures usually occur at October, November, February, March and April concerts and will be held in a room near the performance venue. Check with the GSC office to find out more details.
Musician Education Program
Enables GSC orchestra members to take private lessons or attend music symposia.
Outreach Activities
Concert and recital performances for students and adults in outlying communities such as Eureka, Somers, Libby, Plains, Polson, St. Ignatius, Columbia Falls. Includes musical visits to public venues and area nursing homes.
