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.
2008-09 Schedule:- Friday Nov. 14, 2008; 10:00 am at Flathead High School Auditorium featuring Ben Kirby on Tuba!
- Friday Feb. 20, 2009; 10:00 am at Flathead High School Auditorium featuring David Halen on Violin!
- Friday Feb. 20, 2009; 2:00 pm at Whitefish Middle School featuring David Halen on Violin!
- Friday Mar. 6, 2009; 1:30 pm at the Eureka Auditorium featuring the Glacier String Quartet
- Friday Apr. 24, 2009; 10:00 am at the Elementary School Gym in Bigfork featuring the MASO State Competition winner. (tentative)
- Friday May 15, 2009; 10:00 am at Whitefish Middle School featuring Roberto Plano on the piano!
Children’s Instrument Petting Zoo
The League of GSC 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.
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, and May 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.
Master Classes
Opportunities for musicians to work directly with guest artists and orchestra members.
Outreach Activities
Concert and recital performances for students and adults in outlying communities such as Eureka, Somers, Fortine, Libby, Plains, Polson, St. Ignatius, and Trego. Includes musical visits to public venues and area nursing homes.
