• The Roanoke Symphony's In-School Ensembles may be used to enhance your school's current teachings.

• These programs provide your students with the opportunity to observe and interact with professional musicians within your school setting.

• Fun and full of information, each ensemble focuses attention on a specific family of instruments from the symphony orchestra.

• Through careful and creative planning, each ensemble's program supports material required in all subject areas outlined by the Virginia Standards of Learning.

• A detailed Study Guide is provided to assist the teachers in their student preparation and follow-up.

Schedule an Ensemble for your school - below.

"ARMED CHAIR TRAVELER"
RSO String Ensemble

Buckle your seat belts! Visit different countries learning their culture and language through the art of music.

Contact the RSO Office for availability.

"ALL IN THE FAMILY"
Brass Trio from Brass5 - [brass5.com]

This trio from Brass5 will explore and demonstrate the 4 families of musical instruments. Each instrument family will be broken down to its basic element of function and then shown how that relates to the modern instruments.

Available Oct. - Nov. & Jan. - Apr.
Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. a.m.

"WHY MUSIC"
Brass5 - [brass5.com]

This program will allow students the opportunity to explore how music is used on a daily basis in our lives.

Available Oct. - Nov. & Jan. - Apr.
Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. a.m.

"ROOTS"
Brass5 - [brass5.com]

Exploring jazz from the Negro spiritual to rock and roll. Brass 5 will use the conversation of music to explore the beginnings of America's own music form, Jazz.

Available Oct. - Nov. & Jan, - Apr.
Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. a.m.

"SCIENCE & SOUND"
Brass5 - [brass5.com]

Based on Virginia 5th grade Science SOL's, this 90-minute in-class program will explore the elements and characteristics of sound and sound energy.

Available Oct. - Nov. and Jan. - Apr.
Mon. Tues. Thurs. and Fri. a.m.

Master Classes

The masterclasses offer an opportunity for students to be coached by members of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra or Brass 5 in individual classes. A variety of topics such as practice skills, technique and artistic interpretation will be addressed.

Available: Monday - Friday, a.m. or p.m.

Please include your ensemble preference (from the list above), approximate preferred date and time for a performance, grade level(s) and number of students as an audience, along with contact information (your name, school name and telephone number).

by mail

Please include your ensemble preference (from the list above), approximate preferred date and time for a performance, grade level(s) and number of students as an audience, along with contact information (your name, school name and telephone number).