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Music Lover’s Almanac: March 18
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

ON THIS DATE one hundred years ago – American opera gained home-court advantage. Born in Newton, Mass., in 1871, Frederick Shepherd Converse was a quick study on the piano who ... More »

The Care, Feeding and Eradication of Earworms
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Maybe it’s the theme from “Rocky.” Maybe it’s Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Maybe, we hope not for your sake, it’s the Disney “Small World” tune. Regardless of any musical merit, ... More »

Thoughts on the Rhine from 30,000 feet
posted by: Timothy Myers, guest conductor

12:45 a.m. South African time (already Monday), 6:45 p.m. Raleigh time (still Sunday). I’m 30,000+ feet in the air flying from Johannesburg - where I’ve been conducting a production of ... More »

Hippos Become Musicians
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Saturday's New York Times published a funny, sweet, moving tribute to a New Jersey music teacher that is just too good not to share with our readers. Whether you are ... More »

The North Carolina Symphony is dedicated to serving the children and citizens of this state. Music has the power to inspire and to move you. We hope you will be moved to join us for a concert!Please visit our Education and Community Engagement calendar for a listing of all upcoming events.

WEBCAST WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SECRETARY, ANNE DUNCAN
This week the Symphony participated in a national conference-call with US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. On August 18, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke with the SupportMusic Coalition regarding his letter about the importance of Arts Education. Read Secretary Duncan's letter (PDF). Listen to the conference call (MP3).

2009 TEACHER WORKSHOP
Thank you to all who attended the Fall Workshop on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. You can find powerpoints and supplemental activities presented at the workshop on our Online Resources page.
Please visit our Education Concert Resources page to download an education material order form.
Please visit our Education Concert Booking page to reserve seats at an Education Concert in Raleigh.

GRANT’S YOUNG ALL-STARS
Audition Announcement! - September 26, 2009
North Carolina Symphony Young All Stars is an exclusive chamber group of talented young musicians, selected by audition that will perform in a chamber orchestra led by Maestro Grant Llewellyn. Please visit our Young All-Stars page to view guidelines and download an application form.  Read our press release about the program here.

ENSEMBLES IN THE SCHOOLS
The North Carolina Symphony Ensembles in the Schools program brings North Carolina Symphony ensembles into classrooms for personal performance and learning experiences. Small ensembles comprised of North Carolina Symphony musicians perform and engage students on the fundamentals of music, working collaboratively with teaching artists and classroom teachers to create programs that are entertaining and that reinforce North Carolina education curriculum guidelines. You can read more about this program on our Ensembles in the Schools page.

Programs can be adapted to suit any grade level and schedule. If you are interested in booking an ensemble to perform at your school or would like more information about the ensembles available, please contact Jessica Nalbone at 919.789.5461, jnalbone@ncsymphony.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Music in a Black Box - Burning Coal Theatre Company’s MusiCoal Summer Music Series teams up with members of the North Carolina Symphony and the indy rock chamber orchestra Lost in the Trees for a performance on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh. Musicians from the North Carolina Symphony and members of the indy rock chamber orchestra Lost in the Trees perform modern works and their own music, each genre dabbling in opposite worlds. Highlights to include Lost in the Trees unplugged, and the experimental projects of North Carolina Symphony musicians, including works by Missy Mazzoli, Arvo Part and other modern composers.

Pre-Concert Talk – Thursday, September 24, 6:50pm – 7:20pm, Memorial Auditorium, UNC-Chapel Hill

Pre-Concert Talk – Friday, September 25 & September 26, 7:00pm – 7:50pm, West Pavilion, Meymandi Concert Hall Lobby

INFORMATION & STORIES

Read a letter from a fourth grader that saw a North Carolina Symphony education concert!

Read recent blog posts about our Education and Community Engagement programs: "The Best Classroom Isn’t a Classroom, It’s a Stage" , "If You Are Reading This, You Are Blind",  "From Our Inbox", "Music Matters", "Manning Chamber Music Series", and "Pub Concerts - Classical Music in a Casual Setting"

Fidelity FutureStage Featured in the North Carolina Business Committee for Education Snapshot report to the Governor’s office.
NCBCE is comprised of North Carolina’s leading corporations and businesses focused on the link between education and economic growth. Created in 1983 and located in the Office of the Governor, the Business Committee’s mission is to act as a catalyst for systemic change and continuous improvement in public education.

IN THE NEWS

The Herald Sun - "Young Musicians Sought By Symphony"
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Goldsboro News-Argus - "Symphony Seeks Youth Chamber Musicians"
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ENC Today - "Symphony Looking For High School Musicians"
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North Carolina Symphony Pub Concerts featured in July’s Symphony Magazine
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Daily Southerner - "MASTER CLASS - Students get 'intimate interaction' with pros"
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New and Observer - "Gift joins instruments, young musicians"
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