Upcoming Events
Tulsa Oratorio Chorus/Tulsa Symphony/Tulsa Public Schools
"Side by Side" Concert
Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Chapman Music Hall
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Tim Sharp conducting the TOC with TPS choir students
Michael Nicholson coaching Porshee Richardson on violin
Ronnamarie Jensen coaching Jacob Vance on viola
Sarah Wheaton practicing the cello
Quartet San Francisco Returns to Perform Concert
Postponed by Blizzard of 2011
April 17, 3:30p, Williams Theatre, Tulsa PAC
"QSF comes out of the chamber with strings blazing."
The Blizzard of 2011 caused the cancellation of the second half of Quartet San Francisco's pair of Tulsa appearances, but we have rescheduled the three time Grammy nominees and International Tango competition winners for a special spring concert. Please note the change of date (April 17), venue (Williams Theatre, Tulsa PAC), and time (3:00p).
If you saw the Quartet perform with the Tulsa Symphony in January, then you know you want to come back for more. If you missed that January appearance, here is another opportunity to experience one of America's leading cross-over string quartets.
Quartet San Francisco expresses itself in its agility and standout virtuosic playing. As crossover specialists they excel in multiple styles - from jazz to tango, pop to funk, blues to bluegrass, gypsy swing to big band and beyond. Since its concert debut in 2001, Quartet San Francisco has offered its exclusive and ground-breaking literature to local, national and international audiences in a variety of venues that include tango and concert halls, jazz festivals, museums, and classrooms.
"When the music says swing, we swing. When the music says groove, we groove."
Click to view Quartet San Francisco playing "Take Five" by Paul Desmond
April 17, 3:00p
Williams Theatre
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
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Box Office Phone: 918-596-7109
Symphony Safari
Tulsa Zoo-Chapman Event Center
Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Animal-related musical performances by the Tulsa Symphony Woodwind, Brass
and String Quintets. You'll also hear Camille Saint Saen's Carnival of the
Animals featuring pianists Donald Ryan and Amy Cottingham. Each show will
be followed by an instrument and animal petting zoo.
Tulsa Symphony/Edison High School Orchestra
"Side by Side" Concert
Edison High School Auditorium
Thursday, May 19, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
2011 Bassoon Bonanza
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
June 6-10, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The brouchure and MORE can be found at www.BassoonBonanza.com
TSO Bassoonist Susie Brown, one of the 2011 Bassoon BONANZA! instructors!
Tulsa Symphony Summer Fiddling Program 2011
LaFortune Park and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
June 13-August 5, 2011, 9:30 a.m. - noon
The brouchure and MORE can be found at http://tsosummerfiddlingprogram.weebly.com/
Click here to register online.
Education Ambassador's Fund
Would you like to help young people grow in the arts through the Tulsa Symphony Education Programs? You can really make a difference by making a tax deductable donation to the Tulsa Symphony Education Ambassador’s Fund!
*For more information contact: kathy.rad@tulsasymphony.org
Tulsa Symphony Education Donors
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE TULSA SYMPHONY EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS:
• Arvest Bank
• Nancy and Bob Ahrens
• Carole Ashcraft
• Mary Athens
• Bartlett Foundation
• Gerry and Bob Bruton
• Claremore Symphony League
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
• Charles W. and Paulene K. Flint Foundation
• Donald A. Hamilton
• Hyechka Music Club
• Jeanne and George Hillman
• George Kaiser Family Foundation
• Lockton
• Don and Susan Merrill
• Jim and Sharon Parker Family Fund
• Dixie Reppe
• Charlotte Schuman
• Jane Sneed (The Sneed Foundation, Inc.)
• Sandy and John Stava
• *Marilyn Strange (Tulsa Symphony Education Ambassadors’ Fund – Donor Chair)
• Mazzio’s Corporation
• Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
• Rib Crib
• Summit Bank
• Target Corporation
• Tulsa Community Foundation
• Peter Walter
• Doris Wellemeyer
• Mr. and Mrs. Henry Will
• Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
• Double Tree at Warren Place
Tulsa Symphony Arts Education Community Partnerships
• Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa
• Barthelmes Conservatory
• Chamber Music Tulsa
• Claremore Symphony League
• Jenks Community Education
• LaFortune Community Center
• National Fiddler Hall of Fame
• Oklahoma A+ Schools
• Oklahoma Aquarium
• Oklahoma Arts Council
• Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
• Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
• Tulsa Air and Space Museum
• Tulsa Children’s Museum
• Tulsa Oratorio Chorus
• Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust
• Tulsa Honors Orchestra
• Tulsa Youth Symphony
• Tulsa Zoo
• The University of Tulsa
Tulsa Symphony Education Ensembles
The Tulsa Symphony has a variety of music education performing groups that will benefit elementary, middle and high school students. Each program is geared toward specific age ranges in order to relate most effectively to the students.
Performing Ensembles
School House Symphony: 9-15 musicians representing each orchestra family member
Bravo Brass Quintet: 2 trumpets, french horn, trombone, tuba
Wild World of Drums: an array of percussion instruments from around the world
Woodwind Trio: flute, clarinet, bassoon
String Trio: violin, viola, cello
Piano Trio: violin, cello, piano
Tulsa Symphony Woodwind Quintet: flute, clarinet, oboe, horn, bassoon
Don Ryan Trio: piano, string bass, drums
Tulsa Symphony String Quartet: violin, viola, cello, bass
TSO Trombone Trio: 3 trombones
Tulsa Rock Ensemble: String Quartet
Solo Instrument and Piano: specific orchestral instrument accompanied by piano
Solo Instrument: specific orchestra instrument only
* FOR BOOKING INFORMATION CONTACT kathy.rad@tulsasymphony.org
Tulsa Symphony Student Concert Preparation
Dan Call, retired Tulsa music educator and Tulsa Symphony Board Member, is available to come to your school to present a short program. Dan’s engaging program gives students information to ensure the success of both the performers and the listeners. He talks to the students about the power the audience has to make it a better performance by the way they listen with energy, imagination, knowledge and understanding of the music. Dan also plays sample recordings of some of the music that will be in the upcoming concert. A session lasts about 20-30 minutes and should be scheduled for no more than 40 students at once.
A pre-concert discussion with the conductor is also available for free to all concertgoers an hour before all performances.
Tulsa Symphony has a $6 student price that is available to both students and their families.
Call Mike at TSO to schedule Dan’s presentation for your class/school or to purchase student tickets: 584-3645 or mike.mcusic@tulsasymphony.org
The Tulsa Symphony strives to be a musical leader widely recognized for its significant contributions to the civic and cultural life of the community and the impact of its role in education.
Quality Music Education plays a key part of our Founding Principles.
TSO is Committed to an Extensive Education Program That:
- Helps young people excel in their learning styles through the use of music.
- Builds a foundation of musical experiences for young people.
- Reaches out to other individuals.
- Develops future audiences.
The Tulsa Symphony has "Music Connections" Services That:
- Enlighten Students and Build Interest
- Help Build On Existing School Music Programs
- Create New Music Education Programs
TSO Education Services That Enlighten Students & Build Interest:
- Classical Kids: Pre-K thru 2nd grade ensembles
- Music In Motion: 3rd thru 8th grade ensembles
- TSO Student Concert Preparation: K thru 12
- Young Person’s Concerts: 3rd thru 12th grade
- Music Infusion Program: K thru 12
- Symphony Set
Special Events:
- Symphony Safari at the Zoo
- Symphony by the Sea at Oklahoma Aquarium (Spring 2011)
- Stars of the Symphony at the Tulsa Air & Space Museum
- Summer Fiddling Program (LaFortune Community Center and Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame)
- Lemony Snicket Young Persons Concert (Tulsa PAC, Oct. 24, 2010 )
- San Francisco Quartet Education Outreach ( Jan. 2011 )
TSO Services That Help Build On Existing School Programs:
Ambassador Program:
K - 12th grades - Individual musicians from the TSO provide Master Classes, coaching, sectionals, clinics and ensemble performances to meet the needs of the schools’ music programs.
- Tulsa Public Schools
- Union Public Schools
- Claremore Public Schools
- Broken Arrow Public Schools
- Jenks Public Schools
- Tulsa Youth Symphony & Tulsa Honors Orchestra
Side by Side Concerts:
TSO musicians coach students and participate in dress rehearsal & concerts in middle & high school orchestra programs.
- TSO-TOC-TPS Side by Side Concert ( April 12, 2011 Tulsa PAC )
- Edison Preparatory School (Spring 2011)
- Central Performing Arts Magnet School (Spring 2011)
TSO Services That Create New School Music Education Programs:
Opus 2010:
3-18 years old - TSO Musicians start new string Programs in schools based on the proven Opus 118 Harlem School of Music (Movie-"Music of the Heart") and the Mark O’Connor Fiddle Method
- Deborah Brown Community School
- Hoover, Grimes, Springdale(TPS)
- Jenks Elementary School
- Park Lane Elementary (BAPS)
- Marquette School
- BUNCHE Early Childhood Development Center
- Roy Clark Elementary (January 2011)
You can find out more about Opus 118 and the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Method using the links below
www.opus118.org
www.markoconnor.com
www.nationalfiddlerhalloffame.org
The Tulsa Symphony is proud to be affiliated with the American String Teachers Association.
For more information about ASTA visit www.astaweb.com.
Master Music Teacher:
All ages - TSO Musicians co-hired as certified music teachers in the schools.
- Eliot
- Kendall-Whittier Elementary
- Lee Elementary
- Patrick Henry Elementary
- Penn Elementary
- Wright Elementary
- Madison Middle School
- Central High School
