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Youth ConcertsMarch 14 & 16 10am and 11:50am March 15 10am

“THE BEAT GOES ON: A Musical Look at Perseverance, Pace, and Pulse in Music”

Boston Symphony OrchestraThomas Wilkins, conductorWILLIAMS March from Raiders of the Lost Ark FU ̌C IK Entrance of the Gladiators BEETHOVEN Presto (4th movement) from Symphony No. 7 PROKOFIEV “Cinderella’s Dream,” from the ballet Cinderella ANDERSON Fiddle-Faddle NAUGHTIN Amazon Journey SOUSA The Thunderer March TCHAIKOVSKY March (3rd movement) from Symphony No. 6, Pathetique

Thomas Wilkins, conductorIn February 2011, Thomas Wilkins was appointed BSO Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts Conductor. Thomas Wilkins is currently music director of the Omaha Symphony and principal guest conductor of the Hollywood Bowl. Mr. Wilkins brings energy and commitment to audiences of all ages. During his conducting career, Mr. Wilkins has been featured with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Dallas Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, Houston Symphony and the National Symphony in Washington, D.C.

The Family Subscription includes two performances by the Boston Youth Symphony and the Young People’s String Orchestra combined with one of the BSO’s traditional Family Concerts. This partnership demonstrates both organizations’ commitment to fostering an appreciation of classical music for the next generation.

Subscription performances include:• November 12 at 12noon• March 17 at your choice of 10:15am or 12noon• April 21 at 12noon$60 per Adult; kids under 18 free (limit four per family)($10 per ticket for more than 4 kids)Tickets to these concerts are also available for individual sale: $20 per adult, children 18 and under are free.

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WelcomeThe BSO has a long history of presenting classical music programs to educate and entertain young audiences. Year after year, these programs continue to thrill and inspire the next generation of music lovers. The weekday Youth Concerts attract elementary and middle school children and their teachers from all across New England, while the weekend Family Concerts are a delightful way for families to spend time together. BSO Youth and Family concerts are compelling and interactive and will introduce young people and families to the wide spectrum of classical music. This season’s theme is “The Beat Goes On: A Musical Look at Perseverance, Pace, and Pulse in Music.” Returning to the BSO in 2011 is newly appointed BSO Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts Conductor Thomas Wilkins. His energy and commitment to promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for music makes him an audience favorite among all ages.

Again this season, the BSO has teamed up with Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO), led by music director Federico Cortese, to provide an entertaining Family Subscription option featuring both BSO members and the outstanding young musicians from BYSO. All shows offer hands-on pre-concert activities that add to the performance.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of the BSO’s long-standing traditions in world-renowned Symphony Hall.

BSO Youth & Family Concert week is made possible by UBS.

Programs and artists subject to change.

Family Subscriptions Available

November 12, 2011 12noonBoston Youth SymphonyFederico Cortese, conductorNarrator to be announcedPROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf

April 21, 2012 12noonYoung People’s String Orchestra with members of the Intensive Community ProgramMarta Zurad, conductor“Notes in Bloom” Program to include selections from classical and popular favorites

Pre-concert Activities 10:30-11:30am• Instrument Playground• Instrument demonstrations• Fun interactive activities for families

March 17, 2012 10:15am and 12noon“THE BEAT GOES ON: A Musical Look at Perseverance, Pace, and Pulse in Music”

Boston Symphony OrchestraThomas Wilkins, conductorWILLIAMS March from Raiders of the Lost Ark FU ̌C IK Entrance of the Gladiators BEETHOVEN Presto (4th movement) from Symphony No. 7 PROKOFIEV “Cinderella’s Dream,” from the ballet Cinderella ANDERSON Fiddle-Faddle NAUGHTIN Amazon Journey SOUSA The Thunderer March TCHAIKOVSKY March (3rd movement) from Symphony No. 6, Pathetique

Pre-concert Activities 9-10am• Instrument Playground• Instrument demonstrations• Fun interactive activities for families

Boston Youth Symphony OrchestrasThe Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) consists of 450 students, ages 6 to 18, from more than 120 communities of New England. The BYSO is widely regarded as one of the country’s finest youth orchestra programs. It is committed to creating a supportive and professional environment that fosters musical excellence, while making programs accessible to underserved communities. For more information visit www.BYSOweb.org.

Federico Cortese, Music Director Federico Cortese, assumed the post of Music Director of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras in 1999 and celebrates his 13th year with the organization during the 2011–2012 season. He is currently also the Music Director of the New England String Orchestra, and Conductor of the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra at Harvard University. From 1998–2002, he served as Assistant Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Seiji Ozawa. In this capacity, in addition to his annual scheduled concerts, Mr. Cortese led the Boston Symphony Orchestra several times in Symphony Hall and at Tanglewood, most notably performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Mr. Cortese has conducted several prominent symphony orchestras, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony and Oslo Philharmonic. Opera engagements have included Maggio Musicale in Florence, the Spoleto Festival in Italy and the United States, the Boston Lyric Opera, the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, the Finnish National Opera, Opera Australia, and the Washington Opera.

Marta Zurad, conductorMs. Zurad is the conductor of the BYSO’s Young People’s String Orchestra and the Intensive Community Program. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from New England Conservatory and her Graduate Diploma and Master of Music degree from Longy School of Music. Ms. Zurad conducts the Longy Concertino and the Longy Youth Sinfonietta and has been on the string faculty at Longy since 1993. She is also a faculty member and the founder of Summer Festival for Strings at Winchester Community Music School.

Sasha Scolnik-Brower, celloBSO Concerto Competition winnerCellist Sasha Scolnik-Brower is currently a Sophomore at Phillips Academy, Andover. He studies with Natasha Brofsky at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, having previously studied with Andrew Mark, Thomas Kraines and Jan Muller-Szeraws. Sasha is a member of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra (Federico Cortese, conductor). Sasha won first prize in the 2010 Walden Chamber Players Competition and in the 2010 Boston Youth Symphony Concerto Competition. As a soloist, Sasha has performed with orchestras including the Reading Symphony, Nashua Chamber Orchestra, Longy School of Music Chamber Orchestra, and the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic. Sasha is a passionate chamber musician, and performs regularly with his mother, flutist Julie Scolnik, and sister, pianist Sophie Scolnik-Brower, most recently in Provence, France.

Programs and artists subject to change.

Family Concerts

Join the BSO’s Kids’ Club!

How to Purchase TicketsPlease select a performance. All seating for the Youth concerts is open seating. Seats will be assigned a general area in the Hall, but not exact seats. Please choose a preference of Orchestra, First Balcony or Second Balcony. You will not receive tickets for Youth concert performances.

All seats for Family Concerts are assigned and ticketed. All free children’s tickets must be pre-ordered to ensure accurate seating.

Phone:Please contact Symphony Charge at 617-266-1200, or 888-266-1200. Full payment must be received at the time you place your order.

Online: Visit the BSO website and place your secure credit card order at bso.org. All online orders must be paid in full.

Fax:Send a fax to Symphony Charge at 617-638-9435.

Mail:Please mail the completed order form to Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, ATTN: Symphony Charge.

Groups of 25 or more:For groups of 25 or more, a 20% deposit is required at time of order. One complimentary ticket will be offered for every twenty tickets purchased. There is a limit of 6 free tickets per group.

For program and curriculum materials please call the Education Department at 617-638-9300.

Youth concerts are an approved Massachusetts Arts Lottery PASS program. Please contact your local council or visit massculturalcouncil.org for further information.

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• Personalized Kids’ Club membership badge and certificate• Backstage Pass mailings with special Kids’ Club news• And much more!

$25/child or $40/family Recommended for ages 4-9.For more information, call 617-638-9375 or email kidsclub@bso.org

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