Educational Outreach
Each year, the Battle Creek Symphony performs free educational concerts for students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Battle Creek Symphony is committed to reach as many students as possible, so the Symphony assists the schools in applying for bus funding. Symphony programs have included school-oriented performances of opera, symphonic classics, and multi-discipline programs to fit into schools’ everyday curriculum. In addition, teaching materials are made available in advance of the concerts. These materials are designed to prepare students and teachers for the concert experience as well as the repertoire and musical concepts covered in each program.
2021 Virtual Concert Hall Educational Concert featuring Peter and the Wolf with the Grand Rapids Ballet.
Typically the Battle Creek Symphony presents over seventy outreach activities to area schools, including Ars Voce vocal quartet performances, Brass Trio performances, guest artist performances and clinics, and instrument petting zoos. Adventures in Music is part of our commitment to building community through music. Through our engagement activities we help to light the spark of creativity that could change a child’s life.
If you are interested in having a Music Center outreach in your school, or if you are interested in helping to make these outreaches possible, please contact us at 269.963.1911 ext. 2503.
This past season, all of our outreaches have been virtual. Please enjoy some of our offerings below.
Battle Creek Symphony Adventures in Music
Heather Hill, piccolo
Battle Creek Symphony piccolo player Heather Hill talks about her favorite instrument.
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Andrew Fritz, timpani
Principal second violin Sofia Levchenko talks about her favorite instrument.
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Sofia Levchenko, violin
Principal second violin Sofia Levchenko talks about her favorite instrument.
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Austin Motley, trombone
Battle Creek Symphony principal trombone Austin Motley talks about his favorite instrument.
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