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Concert Dates:
November 4, 2009 10:15 AM
November 5, 2009 10:15 AM & 12:15 PM
November 17, 2009 10:15 AM & 12:15 PM
March 23, 2010 10:15 AM
April 13, 2010 10:15 AM & 12:15 PM
Explore the science of cloud levels, beginning with those closest to earth and moving outwards towards space. The orchestra will demonstrate different levels of musical pitch relative to the instruments. Selections are included in this program Beethoven’s 6th Symphony, Brahms’ 3rd Symphony and Stravinsky’s Firebird, among other selections. This program was developed with science curriculum specialists and is in alignment with NY State Education Standards.
Concert Program:
Mikhail Glinka: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
LOW PITCH – Stratus Clouds
Igor Stravinsky: Firebird Suite Introduction
MIDDLE PITCH– Alto Stratus Clouds
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No.3, Mvt. III
HIGH PITCH – Cirrus Clouds
Igor Stravinsky: Firebird Suite, Dance of the Firebird (Variations of the Firebird)
STURM UND DRANG - Cumulus Clouds
Claude Debussy: Nuages from Nocturnes
W.A. Mozart : Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, Mvt. I
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Mvt. IV – “Thunderstorm”
