VSO Elementary School Concerts: Compose Yourself! Grades 2-5

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Last updated on

Tuesday, December 8th, 2020

Experience type:

Online Resource

Program Description

How does the symphony orchestra actually work? Who is the mysterious student taking notes behind the harp? The perfect blend of entertainment and education, Compose Yourself helps kids discover the instruments of the orchestra and how you actually put a symphony together. Jess Shead makes a behind the scenes visit to the Orpheum. This made-for-video adaptation features lots of opportunities to get to know the instruments of the orchestra, and the wonderful people who play them!

Big Ideas

Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities.

Creative expression is a means to explore and share one’s identity within a community.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives.

Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities and perspectives.

Dance, drama, music and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and belonging.

Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us.

Artistic expressions differ across time and place.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and community.

Experiencing art is a means to develop empathy for others’ perspectives and experiences.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Engaging in the arts develops people’s ability to understand and express complex ideas.

Experiencing art challenges our point of view and expands our understanding of others.

Through art making, one’s sense of identity and community continually evolves.

Trip Details

City:

Online

For Grades:

2, 3, 4, 5

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times Offered:

9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, Outside of School Hours

Duration:

45 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

See Additional Notes.

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Homeschool

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

The Music Room (within TheConcertHall.ca) is the VSO’s headquarters for virtual learning and performance. It includes VSO concert programs designed especially for young audiences with accompanying educational resources and learning guides, added regularly throughout the VSO season. Access to the 5 Elementary School Concerts is by Annual subscription, available in several different packages:
Classroom Pass (For a whole class) - start at $75/year + tax

For more options, Full-school passes, and details, please visit:

https://theconcerthall.ca/the-music-room-pricing

Additional Notes

Concert link and free study guides available at: https://theconcerthall.ca/music-room-episodes/compose-yourself

TheConcertHall.ca is a new streaming service that lets you enjoy performances by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

For questions and comments: education@vancouversymphony.ca

VSO Elementary School Concerts: Compose Yourself! Grades 2-5

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