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2017-18 MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS PRE-K TO GRADE 12 The ’s 2017-18 Education Programs are made possible by:

ENDOWMENT FUNDERS Hope and Stanley I. Adelstein Kathleen L. Barber Mr. Roger G. Berk In memory of Anna B. Body Isabelle and Ronald Brown Dr. and Dr. Glenn R. Brown Roberta R. Calderwood Alice H. Cull Memorial Introduce your students to The Cleveland Orchestra – Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Emrick, Jr. it’s an experience they will never forget! Charles and Marguerite C. Galanie Mr. David J. Golden The George Gund Foundation The Hershey Foundation Dear Educator, Dorothy Humel Hovorka TH Mr. James J. Hummer HAPPY 100 BIRTHDAY CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA! Frank and Margaret Hyncik Junior Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra Since 1918, more than 4 million school-aged children have Walter and Jean Kalberer Foundation been introduced to classical music by The Cleveland Orchestra. Alfred M. Lerner In-School Performance Fund Linda and Saul Ludwig Educators like you are the key to providing this unique Cleveland Machaskee Fund for Community Programming experience which is often the spark that lights a lifelong passion Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Meisel for music. For many young people school field trips are the first Christine Gitlin Miles, in honor of Jahja Ling Mr. and Mrs. David T. Morganthaler (and often only) opportunity to hear live music by one of the Morley Fund for Pre-School Education world’s top . Whether your students are in pre-school, The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund Pysht Fund high school, or somewhere in between, we have programs to The Max Ratner Education Fund, given by meet your music education needs. the Ratner, Miller, and Shafran Families and Forest City Enterprises, Inc. The William N. Skirball Endowment • MUSICAL RAINBOWS introduce students in pre-K through Anonymous, in memory of grade 1 to the instruments of the Orchestra, one at a time. Jules and Ruth Vinney Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Touring Fund • EDUCATION CONCERT FIELD TRIPS introduce students to classical music performed by the world-renowned Cleveland PROGRAM FUNDERS Orchestra in historic . Audio, print and web- The Abington Foundation American Greetings Corporation based preparation tools are free to participating schools. Blossom Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening Foundation • MINDFUL MUSIC MOMENTS, a new program for schools Mary E. and F. Joseph Callahan Foundation that marries classical music, mindfulness techniques and Conway Family Foundation Cuyahoga County Residents through Cuyahoga technology to deliver daily 4 minute modules over the Arts and Culture morning announcements in schools. Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Ernst & Young LLP • are offered to high school The Harry K. Fox and Emma R. Fox Charitable FRIDAY MORNING CONCERTS Foundation students at a discount rate. These concerts, which are open Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra to the general public, give students the opportunity to hear (formerly Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra) The Cleveland Orchestra in a traditional concert setting. The Giant Eagle Foundation KeyBank • TEACHER WORKSHOPS give you the tools you need to The Laub Foundation Macy’s engage students in active listening and arts learning. Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Martha Holden Jennings Foundation • SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS includes The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation discounted student tickets, ensemble coaching and school The Nord Family Foundation music advocacy tools. Nordson Corporation Foundation Arts Council Ohio Savings Bank, A Division of New York We look forward to seeing you at Severance Hall! Community Bank PNC Bank Harold C. Schott Foundation Sincerely, The Reinberger Foundation Albert G. and Olive H. Schlink Foundation The Sherwin-Williams Company Thomas H. White Foundation The Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation Joan Katz Napoli Senior Director, Education & Community Programs as of August 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS

MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

PNC Musical Rainbows 2 For Students Pre-K to Grade 2

Mindful Music Moments 4

Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts 5 F R I DAY MORNINGFor Elementary, Middle and MATINEEHigh CONCERTS School Students Workshops for Teachers 10 FRI NOV 6 — 11 a.m. SYMPHONIC DANCES Cleveland OrchestraGianandrea Noseda, conductor , violin Friday MorningLeonidas KavakosConcerts 11 SHOSTAKOVICH No. 1 For High SchoolRACHMANINOFF Students Symphonic Dances FRI JAN 8 — 11 a.m. Support forBRONFMAN School PLAYS Music ProgramsBEETHOVEN 12 Franz Welser-Möst, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 15 Cleveland Orchestra(for string orchestra) BEETHOVEN No. 3 Student Ensembles 13 Instrumental andFRI Choral APR Training 1 — 11 a.m.in The Cleveland OrchestraWAGNER’S tradition of excellence GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG Franz Welser-Möst, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin ADÈS Concentric Paths 1 WAGNER Excerpts from Götterdämmerung FRI APR 29 — 11 a.m. A HERO’S LIFE Antonio Pappano, conductor WAGNER Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde STRAUSS [A Hero’s Life] FRI MAY 6 — 11 a.m. STRAVINSKY’S FIREBIRD Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 1 STRAVINSKY Suite from The Firebird FRI MAY 20 — 11 a.m. BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR Franz Welser-Möst, conductor Rudolf Buchbinder, piano JANÁČEK Suite from From the House of the Dead BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) clevelandorchestra.com JUST $15 FOR STUDENTS UNDER 18! THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA PNC Musical Rainbows

Energetic host Maryann Nagel gets students Pre-K to Grade 2 singing, clapping, and moving to the music while Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, and demonstrate their instruments. PNC Musical Rainbows are approximately 30 minutes long* and take place in Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall.

Maryann Nagel, host Laura Silverman, piano

THE VIBRANT VIOLIN Yoko Moore, violin Friday, October 27 at 10 am

CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTET Michael Miller & Jack Sutte, trumpet Hans Clebsch, horn Richard Stout, trombone Kenneth Heinlein, tuba Friday, December 8 at 10am

THE HAPPY HORN Hans Clebsch, horn Friday, February 23 at 10 am

THE BRILLIANT BASS Henry Peyrebrune, bass Friday, March 9 at 10 am

THE FABULOUS FLUTE Marisela Sager, flute Friday, April 20 at 10 am

POWERFUL PERCUSSION Thomas Sherwood, percussion Friday, May 4 at 10 am

Endowed by the Pysht Fund

* Christmas Brass Quintet program is approximately 40 minutes 2 in length and takes place in the Orchestra Hall at Severance Hall. THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | PNC MUSICAL RAINBOWS ORDER FORM

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# OF STUDENT # OF TEACHER TOTAL CONCERT DATE TICKETS @ $7 each TICKETS ($5 Tickets for Groups TICKETS of 10 or more) (FREE) THE VIBRANT VIOLIN Friday, October 27, 2017

CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTET Friday, December 8, 2017 THE HAPPY HORN Friday, February 23, 2018 THE BRILLIANT BASS Friday, March 9, 2018

THE FABULOUS FLUTE Friday, April 20, 2018

POWERFUL PERCUSSION Friday, May 4, 2018

TOTAL STUDENTS tickets ______@ $7 = $______(@ $5 for groups of 10 or more)

Payment is required prior to concert attendance. Full payment enclosed (make check payable to The Cleveland Orchestra). Purchase order enclosed (receipt of purchase order reserves tickets; however, tickets cannot be mailed until payment is received). Charge my credit card: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa

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Please Return with Payment to: Credit Card Orders by Phone or Questions: Severance Hall Ticket Office (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 To Order Tickets Online: Visit clevelandorchestra.com 3 All artists and programs are subject to change. THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Mindful Music Moments

Daily Classical Music and Mindfulness for your students! The Cleveland Orchestra invites your school to participate in Mindful Music Moments, a program that marries access to classical music, technology, and ‘mindfulness’ (a concept trending heavily with many school administrators). This program has proven effective for pre-K through grade 12 students in creating a ritual to calm and focus before the school day begins. The daily 4 minute routine exposes your students to a classical music piece coupled with mindfulness techniques delivered over the morning announcements in schools. Teachers, administrators and students have reported that Mindful Music Moments provides tangible tools for mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper appreciation of classical music. WHY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE: • To teach and strengthen mindfulness, and introduce different calming techniques to students • To establish a focused environment for learning so students can start the day in a positive way • To improve learning and behaviors • To decrease anxiety in students • To increase exposure to classical music

This program is easy to use. All of the work is done for you! For information on cost and details to participate please provide the following:

MINDFUL MUSIC MOMENTS – Expression of Interest

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Return by Email to: [email protected] or fax to: 216.231.4077. QUESTIONS: Call Sandra Jones at 216.231-7349 or email: [email protected] 4 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Education Concerts

Education Concerts Link to Standards How to Order Seats These narrated, 60-minute concerts are performed by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra in historic 1. Complete the Education Severance Hall and explore the artistic, historical, cultural Concert Order Form. and social context of music while introducing students Orders are processed on to basic musical concepts and orchestral repertoire. a first-come, first-served Education Concerts align with the National Standards basis. Return order form for Music Education and Ohio Learning and Fine by fax, email, or mail by Arts Standards for fine arts in music, and also address October 3, 2017 to ensure specific curricular benchmarks and learning outcomes your choice of concert for grades 3-12. date/time. Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of Free Classroom your order. 2. Select a payment option. Resources A payment option must Schools attending Education be selected when the Concerts receive free order form is returned, classroom resources to help or your order will not prepare students for the be processed. Return concert experience including The Score the order form with a student newspaper for students (hard purchase order, check, copy); a Teacher’s Guide (in PDF form); money order, or complete a Spotify Playlist of the concert music; credit card information. and a video, “Get Ready for The Cleveland Credit card orders can Orchestra.” To access resources online go to also be accepted by clevelandorchestra.com, click on Education phone at (216) 231- & Community, then click on “For Schools & 7349. The ticket price Teachers.” Scroll down to Classroom Resources for students is $7.00. for Educators. Teachers and chaperones attend free of charge. We Teacher Workshops are also available (see pg. 10). respectfully request one teacher/chaperone for ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: Plan to arrive 25 minutes before the every 20 students. concert. Detailed instructions will be sent to contact persons to share with your transportation department. 3. Watch for your Group Ticket which will be sent INCLEMENT WEATHER/ SNOW POLICY: If your school is approximately two weeks closed due to inclement weather on the day of the scheduled prior to your scheduled concert, call (216) 231-7349. Your school will receive a credit attendance. toward a comparable concert within the season. You must contact us within 7 business days of your cancelled concert to receive and schedule an alternate concert. Questions? REFUND POLICY: Refunds are only issued for orders cancelled 2 weeks prior to the concert. There are no Call Sandra Jones, Manager of refunds for unused tickets. Education and Family Concerts, at (216) 231-7349 or email [email protected] 5 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Education Concerts

“Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” For The Cleveland Orchestra’s 100th Sea- Beethoven was an inquisitive man raised son, Music Director Franz Welser-Möst in the Enlightenment, which directly af- has created “The Prometheus Project,” fected the music he wrote. Where designed to provide a new lens Prometheus gave fire to hu- through which to explore the music of mans, Beethoven gave his Beethoven, both for adults (in our eve- music, using it to express ning concerts) and young people (in his passionate belief in our Education Concerts) . justice, equality, the right to human dignity, and the “The Prometheus Project” connects Pro- goodness of humanity. metheus, a Titan of Greek Mythology, and Beethoven, a titan of classical music. They are bound together in spirit by a Student Work rebellious nature, a deep love of human- Featured in Education Concerts kind, and their ability to overcome great A goal for the “Beethoven & Prometheus: obstacles to use their individual gifts to A Hero’s Journey” Education Concerts, change the world. is for students to recognize their own potential to create a better world and how Prometheus broke all the rules and defied the actions of one individual can make Zeus by giving humans the precious a difference. In spring, 2017, Orchestra gift of fire. Metaphorically, this ability to musicians and staff worked with students create and control fire can be seen as an and teachers at the Cleveland School of essential part of giving independence the Arts (CSA) to explore the challenges, and self-determination to humanity, and accomplishments of Beethoven and and helping pave a means to civilization Prometheus, and the ways they served (cooking, heating, creating tools, etc.) the greater good. Using artistic mediums Thus Prometheus provided the spark that (Visual and Performing Arts), and engaging gave rise to civilization, and empowered core curriculum (English/Language Arts, humans to fight for justice, individual Science, and Social Studies), and using freedoms, and the greater good. Joseph Campbell’s classic Hero’s Journey Beethoven broke rules too – framework, students were challenged to musically and otherwise. He create work that connected to personal was an innovator, widening narratives, personal heroes, and the ways the scope of sonata, sym- in which they envision using their own phony, concerto and quartet gifts to shape their future world. Select forms, and combining vocals and CSA student projects will be projected instruments in a new way. He over- onto a large screen behind the Orchestra, came many challenges in his personal life integrating them into “Beethoven & (e.g., raised by a single alcoholic, abusive Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Education parent, progressive deafness) to become Concerts. one of the world’s greatest composers. 6 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Education Concerts

Grades 4-8 November 8 & 10, 2017

Teacher Workshop “Beethoven & Prometheus: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 4:30-6:30 pm A Hero’s Journey” The Cleveland Orchestra Vinay Parameswaran, conductor Severance Hall

This first-ever, multi-media Cleveland Orchestra Education Concert, explores a unique intersection between mythology and music, examining the connection between Prometheus, a Titan of Greek Mythology, and Beethoven, a titan of classical music. Bound in spirit by their creativity, rebellious nature, and a deep love of humankind, Beethoven and Prometheus both overcame great obstacles and used their individual gifts to create a better world. These concerts will feature movements from some of VINAY PARAMESWARAN Beethoven’s most important symphonies accompanied by the creative output (visual art, dance, language arts and more) of students from the Cleveland School of the Arts (projected on a large screen behind the Orchestra) who were deeply engaged with Orchestra musicians last spring in an interdisciplinary “Prometheus Project” curriculum.

BEETHOVEN Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus Symphony No. 5, Movement 4: Allegro Symphony No. 1, Movement 2: Andante cantabile con moto Symphony No. 5, Movement 1: Allegro con brio Symphony No. 7, Movement 1: Poco sostenuto – Vivace

All artists and programs are subject to change. 7 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Education Concerts

Grades 6-12 February 6-9, 2018 Teacher Workshop “Civil Rights: Remembering Tuesday, December 5, 2017 4:30–6:30 pm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” The Cleveland Orchestra Vinay Parameswaran, conductor Severance Hall

Through music and dramatic vignettes, this concert traces the life journey of Martin Luther King, Jr. through major events of the Civil Rights Movement; celebrating his victories, emphasizing his philosophy of non-violence, reflecting on his untimely death, and asking what we can do now to honor and fulfill his legacy. The repertoire includes music directly related to the life of Dr. King, as VINAY PARAMESWARAN well as music symbolic of peaceful revolution from other periods in history, demonstrating the timeless nature of the need for social justice and unity.

DUPRÉ Cortège TRADITIONAL There is a Balm in Gilead DORSEY Take My Hand, Precious Lord BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelío ELLINGTON Giggling Rapids (from The River) COPLAND The Promise of Living MENDELSSOHN Finale from Symphony No. 5 (“Reformation”) IVES The Unanswered Question TRADITIONAL We Shall Overcome DVOŘÁK Largo (excerpt) from Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”) 8 All artists and programs are subject to change. THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | EDUCATION CONCERTS ORDER FORM

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PRIORITY # OF TEACHER @ $0 # OF STUDENT TOTAL SELECT YOUR CONCERTS TIME SEATING* (1 PER 20 STUDENTS) SEATS @ $7 SEATS “Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Grades 4-8 Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10 am + = Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12 pm + = Friday, November 10, 2017 10 am + = Friday, November 10, 2017 12 pm + = “Civil Rights: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Grades 6-12 Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12 pm + = Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10 am + = Friday, February 9, 2018 10 am + = Friday, February 9, 2018 12 pm + =

TOTAL STUDENT SEATS ______X $7 = $______*Optional Priority Seating offers first choice of concert date/time @ $1 per seat + PRIORITY STUDENT SEATS ______X $1 = $______

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE = $______Payment is required prior to concert attendance. Full payment enclosed (make check payable to The Cleveland Orchestra). Purchase order enclosed (receipt of purchase order reserves seats). Charge my credit card: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa

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Return form by Please return by mail to: Sandra Jones, The Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts October 3 to ensure 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 first choice of concert Credit card orders accepted by phone: Call Sandra Jones at (216) 231-7349 date/time. To order by fax: (216) 231-4077 9 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Workshops for Teachers

Workshop Presenters Registration Form Education Concert Teacher Workshops Mollibeth Cox “Beethoven & Prometheus: A Hero’s Journey” Grades 4-8 Manager, Presenter: Mollibeth Cox Learning Programs Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 4:30-6:30 pm at Severance Hall “Civil Rights: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.” Grades 6-12 Presenter: Meaghan Heinrich Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 4:30-6:30 pm Meaghan at Severance Hall Heinrich Consultant, Education & Community NAME Engagement

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students an engaging and interactive preview of the concert FAX EMAIL selections before they even set foot in the door. These lively, hands-on workshops include ready-to-use lesson plans and a NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD (IF USING) special workshop CD to take back to your own classroom. Great for music specialists or grade level CARD NUMBER

teachers. Workshop fees are $25.00. Fees cover materials and parking. EXP. DATE SECURITY CODE

CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE Questions? Call (216) 231-7355 Please return with payment to: The Cleveland Orchestra, Teacher Workshops, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106

10 To reserve by fax: (216) 231-4077, attn. Workshops THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA High School Students

Presenting 2017 | 2018 sponsors: FRIDAY MORNING MATINEE CONCERTS

ALL-BEETHOVEN FRI SEP 29 — 11 a.m. Franz Welser-Möst, conductor BEETHOVEN Quartet No. 15 (adapted for string orchestra) BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3

MOZART'S SYMPHONY FRI NOV 17 — 11 a.m. Nicholas McGegan, conductor RAMEAU Suite from Dardanus GLUCK Suite from Don Juan MOZART Symphony No. 36 ("Linz")

MENDELSSOHN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO FRI FEB 16 — 11 a.m. Bernard Labadie, conductor Isabelle Faust, violin MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MOZART Symphony No. 40

ELGAR'S SECOND FRI MAR 2 — 11 a.m. Nikolaj Znaider, conductor ELGAR Symphony No. 2

DV FRI MAR 16 — 11 a.m. , conductor , cello BARBER Cello Concerto DV Symphony No. 8

BEETHOVEN'S HEROIC SYMPHONY FRI APR 13 — 11 a.m. Franz Welser-Möst, conductor WAGNER Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica")

JUST $15 FOR STUDENTS! clevelandorchestra.com

To reserve tickets for your students, call Group Sales at 216-231-7493 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or email us at [email protected].

These concerts are performed without intermission. All artists and programs are subject to change. 11 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA School Music Program Support

Discounted Student Tickets • Under 18s Free Young people 17 and under can attend Cleveland Orchestra concerts on Fridays and Sundays free at Severance Hall, when accompanied by an adult

with a regular-priced ticket.

• Student Advantage Program High School students can sign up (it’s free) for membership in the Student Advantage Program and receive discounted tickets to Cleveland studentstudent Orchestra subscription concerts for as little as advantageadvantage $15. As a member of the Student Advantage Program, students also receive invitations to free programprogram master classes, open rehearsals and more.

• Frequent Fan Card For $50, high school and college students can purchase a Frequent Fan Card and attend as many Cleveland Orchestra concerts as they want during the season – a great value! In addition, Frequent Fan Card holders receive all the benefits of being a Student Advantage member.

Questions? Contact our Ticket Office at (216) 231-1111 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com.

Ensemble Coachings* A one hour rehearsal with a Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Conductor or a one hour sectional coaching with a Cleveland Orchestra musician, or a two hour after-school instrumental clinic is available as schedules permit. *Additional fees apply.

School Music Advocacy Support Are you seeking to expand your school music program? We are here to help. Resources include an online Advocacy Tool Kit with message points to support your school music program, research reviews, links to other resources, and the opportunity to bring a speaker to your school PTA/PTO as schedules permit. 12 THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Cleveland Orchestra Student Ensembles

The highly acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) provides a unique pre-professional experience for musicians in middle and high school. Players rehearse weekly and perform in Severance Hall, are directed by a member of The Cleveland Orchestra’s conducting staff, and receive coaching from Cleveland Orchestra musicians. Membership is by competitive auditions held in May. For information, please call the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra at (216) 231-7352 or visit www.ClevelandOrchestraYouthOrchestra.com.

LISA WONG • DIRECTOR

The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus (COYC) was founded in 1991 to help raise awareness of choral music-making in the schools of and to encourage more students to continue their choral activities through college and into adulthood. Like their colleagues in the Youth Orchestra, they are in grades 9-12, from over 40 schools and communities, and are selected by competitive auditions. The COYC has the opportunity to perform concerts in the community as well as on stage at Severance Hall alongside their colleagues in the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. For information, please call the Chorus Office at (216) 231-7374 or email [email protected].

CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHILDREN’S CHORUS ANN USHER • DIRECTOR The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus (COCC) and Preparatory Choruses (COCPC) are open to students in grades 6-9. Members in both groups build a foundation of skills in leadership, vocal production, and musicianship, through weekly rehearsals and regular performance opportunities. The Children’s Chorus, founded in 1967 and directed by Ann Usher, performs with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus throughout the subscription and holiday season. The Preparatory Chorus, directed by Suzanne Walters, collaborates with the Children’s Chorus on two independent concerts each season. For more information please contact the Chorus Office at (216) 231-7374 or [email protected]. 13 Music Education Programs for Schools

The Musical Arts Association operating THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Non-Profit Organization SEVERANCE HALL U.S. Postage P A I D 11001 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1796 Permit No. 820