2010-2011 Season
See what the KSO has planned to celebrate this exciting season.
Amadeus
Sept 8-19 - In collaboration with Clarence Brown Theatre
Tchaikovsky Spectacular!
Sep 23 & 24 - Join the KSO for the Opening Gala at the Tennessee Theatre
Family Concert: Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant
Oct 10 - A concert for the entire family!
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Kids | Older Students | Teachers & Parents

 

Kids

Instrument Information

  • For information on orchestral instruments go to Orchestral Instruments
       
  • The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall has created a new interactive game. Join Violet as she embarks on an instrument safari, guided by her venerable Uncle Ollie, collecting all the instruments of the orchestra to the accompaniment of Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.
    Listening Adventures at The Weill Music Institue


General Education

 

  • Meet musicians, email musical mentors, send animated greeting cards, and lots more on the Carnegie Hall web site.
    Carnegie Hall
  • For links to Internet radio stations for children, email newsletters, and more information about using the internet for music education, visit the Children's Music web site
    Children's Music
     
  • The New York Philharmonic Learning Site is a great resource for students of all ages, where you can even compose your own music!
    New York Philharmonic Learning Site


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Older Students

  • This web site is geared towards high school students. It has information on youth orchestras, an advice section, information on performers and composers, and an insider look on how concerts are put together.
    fromthetop.org


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Teachers and Parents


Curriculum Resources

  • Find information on ways to incorporate the arts into your classroom. Includes lesson plans online and an idea exchange.
    Kennedy Center Artsedge
     
  • The New York Philharmonic Learning Site provides links to downloadable lessons, as well as providing fun activities and lesson plans.
    Lesson plans and activities

 

Links to use at home or in class

  • The Dallas Symphony provides information on composers, instruments, theory lessons, staff paper templates, and interactive activities for kids. Includes lesson plans and activities to do at home.
    The Dallas Symphony Kid's Site

  • In partnership with WUOT 91.9 FM the KSO is proud to endorse Classics for Kids.  Each broadcast explores a different classical piece and offers insights on the music and the composer.
    Classics for Kids
    Hear Classics for Kids on WUOT 91.9 FM  Saturdays at 7:53 AM and Mondays at 3:00 PM.


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