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Symphony at School

Come & Play with the Richmond Symphony!

Sunday, Nov 22, 2009
2:30-5:00pm rehearsal
6:00pm concert
Alltel Pavilion at the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University
Register by Nov 6 -- deadline extended!.   Click here to read more and view the registration page>>

Don’t miss your chance to perform with the Richmond Symphony! Musicians of all ages and levels of ability are invited to bring their instruments and play alongside the musicians of the Richmond Symphony under the baton of Associate Conductor Erin R. Freeman. This event is presented in support of music education in Richmond Public Schools through the Symphony @ School program. All event proceeds will be used for student instrument purchase and repair.
Supported in part by the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation’s Education Fund.

 
 
 Symphony in the Classroom!
 
Professional musicians with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra work with our Orchestra students on a weekly basis as part of the Symphony in the Schools program.  We are honored to have them working with us! 
 
As part of the Symphony in the Schools Program, on Saturday, May 16th, 2009 the following orchestra members participated in a side by side with the Richmond Symphony's Youth Orchestra at Lucille Brown Middle School.  A concert was performed by the Richmond Symphony Youth  Orchestra, the students then worked together and performed a combined concert at 4pm. 
 
 
 
 


Emily Gabbert-viola
Justin Long-cello
Ian McVoy-cello
Daryn Carmichael-violin
Quinese Carter-violin
Kiana Stinney-cello
Jada Dyer-violin

Great Job!  We're proud of you! 
  
In addition to working with our students, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra also generously offers free tickets to RSO concerts for all families from Binford Middle School as part of the Symphony in the Schools program. 
 
 
Ticket vouchers (not actual tickets) may be picked up in the school office from Mr. Glessman.  Ticket vouchers must be redeemed for tickets in advance by mail or in-person at the Richmond Symphony box office (300 W. Franklin St., Ste 103E, Richmond VA 23220).  Since there are a limited number of available ticket vouchers, please take only the number of vouchers needed. 
 
Please visit www.richmondsymphony.com for additional information.