RSO News for Teachers

RSO Annual Youth Concert Targets 5th and 6th Graders

The annual Youth Concert offers area public, private, parochial and home school students and teachers the opportunity to attend a live, specially programmed performance that is not only a great listening experience, but targets state goals and standards for 5th and 6th grades. However, ALL grade level students are invited to attend. The RSO offers this opportunity at a much reduced ticket cost for students and provides listening CDs and a packet of educational materials for teachers to better prepare their students for the experience.

Two performances (9:45 and 11:15 a.m.) are offered at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on the date selected each season. The 2006-07 performance was held October 29, 2007. The date for the 2007-08 season will be announced in the spring of 2008.

Some of the teacher comments from the most recent Youth Concert, “Lights, Camera, Action… and Music” featuring the compositions of Oscar winning American composer John Williams include:

“This (Youth Concert) was a lovely experience. Mr. Larsen and the RSO gave an excellent presentation that far exceeded my expectations. Music is fundamental to learning and we are well pleased! Thank you!”

“My students LOVED this concert! I come every year – wouldn’t miss it. Maestro Larsen was fabulous with the students.”

Music Teachers buy one, get one free at the RSO!

To show our appreciation for all you do to educate the students of our community, the Rockford Symphony is pleased to offer a ticket discount to all music educators in public, private, and parochial schools in the region.

Tickets are available for all Classics Series concerts with this discount. Simply identify yourself as a music teacher, give us your name and school or program where you teach when you call the RSO Box Office. The RSO will give you one free ticket for each one you purchase at the regular price. Valid for single ticket purchases, some restrictions apply. Discount not available through the Coronado box office. Contact the RSO Box Office at (815) 965-0049.

Links for Teachers

Symphony Goes to School Musician Request Form

Brass Quintet Request Form

Youth Concert Reservation Form