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Questions? Contact Robin Parkinson, Director of Education at (716) 885-0331 ext. 408 or at education@bpo.org
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Express Yourself
PreK - 2nd grades
Happy, sad, angry, quiet, silly . . . all of these emotions can be expressed through music. How do composers do this? Through the famous story of a little boy named Peer Gynt we explore how one composer, Edvard Grieg, uses musical elements such as tempo, dynamics, melody, and rhythm to help us feel these emotions. Come follow Peer on his adventures and learn about how music enables us to express ourselves. This 35 minute program is in alignment with NY State Standards.
Dates:
Wednesday, October 27th at 10:15 AM
Tuesday, February 15th at 10:15 AM
Tuesday, May 3rd at 10:15 AM
Wednesday, May 4th at 10:15 AM
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Rehearse, Reuse, Recycle
3rd - 6th grades
Everyone has heard of recycled paper and renewable resources, but did you know that composers recycle in music too? From Brahms recycling old folk tunes into a new piece called Hungarian Dances, to Beethoven using a famously repeated motive in his 5th Symphony, discover many ways that composers recycle when writing music. Also enjoy a piece that uses instruments made of recycled materials, and celebrate the renewable energy source of Niagara Falls. This 45 minute program is in alignment with NY State Education Standards.
Dates:
Thursday, October 28th at 10:15 AM
Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:15 AM and 12:15 PM Limited Availability!!
Tuesday, November 9th at 10:15 AM and 12:15 PM Limited Availability!!
Tuesday, March 22nd at 10:15 AM
Wednesday, March 23rd at 10:15 AM Limited Availability!!
Thursday, March 24th at 10:15 AM
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The Science of Sound
6th - 12th grades
What is the science behind the sounds we hear? Do sound waves look the same from a violin and a trumpet? How do composers use the science of sound to create beautiful music? In this program the orchestra demonstrates how frequency, pitch and timbre work in each instrumental section. Using music written by some of the greatest "manipulators of sound" such as Wagner, Beethoven, Dvorak, Bach and Stravinsky we show how physics are an integral part of the music that we enjoy. This 45 minute program is in alignment with NY State Education Standards.
Date:
Wednesday, April 27th at 10:15 AM
PLEASE NOTE: This is a date change from April 13th
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And also . . . BPO Friday Morning Concerts
Perfect for Middle School and High School students, these concerts on Friday mornings allow students the chance to experience a BPO performance in a casual atmosphere at a fantastic price. This year we are offering even more choices!
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CLASSICS | Lover's Classics | Friday, October 8th at 10:30 AM |
POPS | Gershwin Festival | Friday, November 12th at 10:30 AM |
| CLASSICS | Gershwin Festival | Friday, November 19th at 10:30 AM |
| HOLIDAY POPS | Holiday Concert | Friday, December 10th at 10:30 AM |
| CLASSICS | Mozart's Birthday | Friday, February 4th at 10:30 AM |
| CLASSICS | Aikin Sings Strauss | Friday, March 4th at 10:30 AM |
| CLASSICS | Beethoven's Pastoral | Friday, May 13th at 10:30 AM |
| POPS | Star Spangled Spectacular | Friday, May 27th at 10:30 AM |
