Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

Family Programs2012-2013

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Experience the Joy of Music

Welcome to the Joy of Music!I personally invite you and your entire family to join me and our A2SO family of musicians as we celebrate music from timeless classics like Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and Aaron Copland’s Hoe Down from “Rodeo.” Join me in a joyous worldwide exploration of key musical masterpieces like Sibelius’ Finlandia and Elgar’s Nimrod from the “Enigma Variations” as we travel to hear the best symphonic music from Europe, Asia, Africa, South and North America. I’m happy to introduce your youngsters to the next generation of classics like Bright Sheng’s Postcards from the Savage Lands and Samuel Akpabot’s Three Nigerian Dances.

I am committed to providing you and your family with quality live music that engages listening, delights imagination, and sparks learning for all ages. For example, you’ll hear brand-new poetry by Ann Arbor’s Neutral Zone’s VOLUME slam poets to accompany the musical animal descriptions in Carnival of the Animals. Award-winning Ann Arbor children’s author Nancy Shaw’s Raccoon Tune will come alive on the Michigan Theater stage, and I guarantee you will be joining Josh Penman, our composer-narrator in singing along in the joyous, happy rhymes.

Come travel with me to enjoy music that transforms your children’s lives, inspires their dreams, moves their senses, and transcends boundaries.

See you at the Symphony,

Arie LipskyMusic Director and Conductor

FREE 30-minute concerts designed especially for children 2 to 6 years old. Members of your A2SO join our child movement expert and piano collaborationist for a guided introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Introduce even the youngest listeners to classical music by dancing a tango and waving colorful scarves with your little ones at your local library.

FALL • Clarinet with Elliott Ross Friday, October 26 9:30 am 10:30 am Ann Arbor District Library Saturday, October 27 10:00 am - Dexter District Library Monday, October 29 9:30 am 10:30 am Ypsilanti District Library

WINTER • Violin with Barbara Sturgis-Everett Friday, January 25 9:30 am 10:30 am Ann Arbor District Library Monday, January 28 9:30 am 10:30 am Ypsilanti District Library Saturday, February 9 10:00 am - Dexter District Library

SPRING • French Horn with Kurt Civilette Friday, May 10 9:30 am 10:30 am Ann Arbor District Library Saturday, May 11 10:00 am - Dexter District Library Monday, May 13 9:30 am 10:30 am Ypsilanti District Library

Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Edward Surovell Company, and David & Stephanie Pyne

Instrument Petting ZoosInstrument Petting Zoos, a favorite part of A2SO preconcert family activities, also come to classrooms, day care centers, shopping malls, and Summer Festivals. With the help of trained "Zookeepers," Instrument Petting Zoos show each child how to play a violin or cello. Contact us to set one up today!

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Carnival of the Animals

November 4, 2012 • 4:00 pm Michigan Theater

Elizabeth and Sonya Schuman, PianoJosh Penman, Narrator

Two of our favorites stories come alive with Saint-Saëns’ classic Carnival of the Animals,but with a new twist — brand new poems writ-ten by Ann Arbor’s Neutral Zone’s VOLUME Youth Poets to introduce each animal. Back by popular demand, the A2SO commission: Composer Josh Penman’s Raccoon Tune, music set to Ann Arbor children’s author Nancy Shaw’s Michigan Book of the Year. This concert will have you dancing in the aisles! Rac-coon Tune was commissioned and premiered by your A2SO in 2007.

Author Nancy Shaw will be at the concert to meet fans and sign books!

Sing Along with SantaDecember 15, 2012 • 4:00 pm Bethlehem United Church of Christ 423 South Fourth Ave.

Benard L. Maas Foundation Family Concert Series

Classical music isn’t just for grown-ups! Each of the one-hour concerts at the Michigan Theater begins with family-friendly fun in the lobby from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, like an Instrument Petting Zoo, science-related activities from our community partners at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum or UM Museum of Natural History, or art projects with our friends at the Ann Arbor Art Center or UM Museum of Art! Renew that family tradition — or begin your new family tradition — of coming to a concert!

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Sing your favorite Christmas songs with Santa and piano accompaniment. Listen as Santa reads ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Enjoy cider and holiday cookies.

Smile! Family photo with Santa included.

Around the World with MUSICMarch 17, 2013 • 4:00 pm Michigan Theater

Ade Williams, Violin No passport required! Learn about music traditions and how music is everyone’s international language. Buckle up for a wonderful, whirlwind tour of music from around the world with soloist Ade Williams - 1st Place Laureate in the 2012 Sphinx Competition - performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto 3rd Movement. We’ll start with Copland’s Hoe Down from “Rodeo” in North America. Then we’ll be jetsetting with Ginastera’s Estancia in South America, then hop across the pond to Africa and experience Akpabot’s Three Nigerian Dances. Next stop Europe; have a jolly good time with Elgar’s Nimrod from “Enigma Variations,” then enjoy Sibelius’ Finlandia Next stop, Asia, for Sheng’s Postcards from the Savage Lands before we come back home.

September 30 - Bunnicula - from TheatreWorks USA November 11 - Harry the Dirty Dog - from ArtsPower February 3 - Mysteries of Ancient Egypt - from TheatreIV March 10 - Martha Speaks - from TheatreWorks USA April 28 - Seussical - from TheatreWorks USA All shows start at 1:30 pm; visit michigantheater.org for more info

Start your new family tradition to gather and enjoy songs of the season including excerpts from The Nutcracker, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and so much more to put you in the festive holiday mood.

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Special Event! Holiday Pops December 7, 2012 • 8:00 pm Hill Auditorium

Measure for Measure Chorus Huron & Pioneer High School Choirs

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From a visionary group of musical enthusiasts who first gathered in 1928 to the highly polished ensemble it is today, your A2SO continues to share its passion for orchestral music with our community, bringing the joy of music and an appreciation for excellence to new audiences of all ages, reaching more than 30,000 children and 30,000 adults each year through:

Classroom Concerts Introduce Southeastern Michigan students to classical instumental music through educational and entertaining chamber performances.

Conductor Workshops Arie visits schools where he plays the flute, cello, talks about music, leadership, and conducts or coaches school orchestra or band.

Daytime Youth ConcertsOver 5,000 elementary and middle school students explore a theme through music in a concert experience designed specifically for them including written curriculum, CD and teacher workshop.

Side-by-Side ConcertsA life-changing opportunity for student musicians to sit side-by-side with A2SO professionals and perform a concert together.

Open Dress RehearsalsYoung orchestra musicians and student conductors can watch a professional rehearsal in action, then meet with the musicians and Arie.

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Carnival of the AnimalsSun, Nov 4, 2012

Sing Along with SantaSat, Dec 15, 2012

Around the World with MUSIC!Sun, Mar 17, 2013

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For children, Holiday Pops tickets are 1/2 OFF the above prices for sections A-D, full price for sections E and F.

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