The RSO
is developing more programs that will augment music classes in
area schools.
The RSO also wants to reach
persons who may not be able to attend our regular season
concerts.
RSO
musicians are always eager to present small ensemble
programs. Please call the RSO office at 438-3889 for more
information.
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On May 1, John Thomas presented the Science
of Sound to Veteran's Park second graders. |
The RSO
is developing more programs that will augment music classes in
area schools. Principal trumpeter John Thomas visited all
second grades in the six Ridgefield Public Schools (over 300
children) last month to present “The Science of Sound.”
He demonstrated vibration,
pitch, dynamics and timbre using the trumpet, French horn
(see photo) and trombone. Thomas also delighted students and
teachers alike with the more unusual bugle and the
Australian didjeridu. He then swung a self-constructed
“hose-a-phone” over his head in lasso fashion while buzzing
Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” through the mouthpiece — a
hilarious finale for his entranced audience.
The program was designed to complement part of the second
grade science curriculum focus on the properties
of sound.
The RSO looks forward to presenting more programs that
connect to classroom curricula in addition
to developing
student interest in the musical arts.
The RSO also wants to reach
persons who may not be
able to attend our regular s eason
concerts. Two Sunday
afternoon trumpet and piano programs
were held on February 2, 2008 in Meadow Ridge and Ridgefield
Crossings. Both programs were attended by enthusiastic
audiences of 50–80 residents and staff.
Next season we are planning
to present mini concert series in three facilities, which
will feature string quartets, wind trio and soloists.
Pictured top:
pianist Bari Mort performed for
residents of Ridgefield Crossings.
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