Community and School Programs
The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus currently offers education and outreach programs to San Diego County students through in-school programs and after-school programs in conjunction with local community centers.
Interactive Performances in the Schools
In-school programs are scheduled for two 45-minute, back-to-back assembly or classroom performances.
The Measure
- The basics of melody, harmony and rhythm are introduced to students through a variety of repertoire - from the Renaissance period to Beethoven's Ode to Joy to the 1950s hit song "Lollipop" to American Folk songs.
- Students discover math fractions and patterns in music. Famous people in science, literature and history are matched on a timeline to famous composers and artists.
The Method
- Musicians perform in solo, duet and trio combinations for students to hear the contrasting effects of string and woodwind instruments.
- Scientific research methods and instruction are referenced for cause-effect in the production of sound. Students interact in a live performance of Beethoven's Ode to Joy, a work that is familiar to students playing the recorder.
After-School Program - "The Latin American Music Project"
Since spring 2006, the LJS&C has presented an exciting music outreach opportunity for students in City Heights and surrounding communities through the creation of a City Heights Mariachi and an Afro-Cuban Ensemble. The program is the result of a successful partnership between La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Mariachi Champana Nevin, Ritmo Caribe, the City Heights Performance Annex and City Heights Park and Recreation.
For more information about LJS&C education and outreach programs, contact Victoria Eicher, Outreach Chair, at (858) 442-0237 or at outreach@lajollasymphony.com for more information.
