NY Philharmonic Musical Encounters

Musical Encounters

Students create their own percussion concerto during a Musical Encounters workshop

offers students in grades 4-12 an "up-close" glimpse of the New York Philharmonic and the exciting world of orchestral music. They have 2 or 3 a month, monthly through May 2008.

$6 per seat. Order Form*: Print it and return it to the Education Department as early as possible; this popular program books quickly.

Option #1: with an Introductory Workshop - students meet at 10:30 for a 45-minute workshop, followed by sitting in on the second half of a Philharmonic rehearsal. Most appropriate for students who may be new to the concert hall or to the orchestra.

Option #2: with a Post-Rehearsal Meeting - students attend an entire rehearsal (beginning at 9:45am) and then meet with a member of the orchestra for a brief question and answer session. Most appropriate for students with some concert-going or musical experience.