An extraordinary concert culminates the curriculum.
Shortly after the orchestra begins a seemingly ordinary performance, a child falls asleep, and his imagination takes over the concert. His dreams, which range from reveries about food, to nightmares about monsters, add a variety of musical styles, theatrical events, and a chorus of around 100 of his classmates, to the stage. When the child emerges from his sleep, the concert returns to the “reality” in which it began, featuring masterpieces by Mozart and Ravel. But as his eyelids close, we follow him back into the concert in his mind.
The plot functions as a template, with fantasy scenes incorporating the original material and performances by the students, and reflecting the circumstances of each, unique production.
Because the program is flexible, productions may include guest conductors, musicians, and performers. One special option involves a cameo appearance by a well-known performer during the final scene, reminiscent of celebrity appearances in productions of Die Fledermaus.
An Orchestra's Guide To The Young Person
is the title of the culminating concert.
Performance duration is approximately
75 minutes (without intermission).
"A thoroughly unique and exhilarating experience for the orchestra, for the children, and for me, which made for a fantastic experience for the audience! We would love to do it again."
– Philippe Entremont, Conductor, Israel Chamber Orchestra
"the most exciting thing going on in children’s programming"
– Gwendolyn Freed, National Arts Journalism Program Journal of Columbia University
"We have never had concerts that integrate children's and professionals' talents to this degree, or that engage large audiences of young people in quite this fashion. This is outreach at its very best!"
– Susan Tilley, Regional Arts Administrator, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
“I loved the show! I wanted more!”
– Nathaniel, age 10
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