Mission Statement
The Tulsa Symphony strives to be a musical leader widely recognized for our significant contributions to the civic, cultural life of the community and its educational impact. Quality Music Education plays a key part in our founding principles. The Tulsa Symphony is committed to an extensive Education Program that helps young people excel in their learning styles through the use of music and aids them in building a musical foundation. Moreover, the we help build on existing school music programs in addition to continuously creating new and exciting music education programs of our own. As of 2005, the Tulsa Symphony has reached over 10,000 students through our Education Outreach activities and our programs continue to grow each year. The following are just a few of the programs the Tulsa Symphony has assisted and/or founded:
Tulsa Symphony Opus 2011 String Programs: Students 5-18 years old learn to play the Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass – TSO Musicians start new String Programs in schools based on the proven Opus 118 Harlem School of Music (as seen in the movie “Music of the Heart”) and the Mark O’Connor Fiddle Method.
Tulsa Symphony Master Music Teacher Program: Students 7-18 years old participate in String Orchestra taught by Teachers Co-Hired by Tulsa Public Schools and the Tulsa Symphony.
Ambassador Program: For students K-12, individual musicians from the Tulsa Symphony provide master classes, coaching, sectionals, clinics and ensemble performances. This program assists students in gaining musical achievement while dually meeting the needs of the schools’ music programs.
Side by Side Concerts: Tulsa Symphony Musicians coach middle and high school students in band and orchestra. They also participate in dress rehearsals and concerts.
Special Events: exciting and entertaining for students of all ages “Symphony Safari” at the Tulsa Zoo; “Symphony by the Sea” at the Oklahoma Aquarium;” Stars of the Symphony” at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. Tulsa Symphony “Summer Fiddle Program” at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and La Fortune Community Center; Tulsa Symphony “Bassoon Camp” at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tulsa Symphony Opus 2011 String Programs: Students 5-18 years old learn to play the Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass – TSO Musicians start new String Programs in schools based on the proven Opus 118 Harlem School of Music (as seen in the movie “Music of the Heart”) and the Mark O’Connor Fiddle Method.
Tulsa Symphony Master Music Teacher Program: Students 7-18 years old participate in String Orchestra taught by Teachers Co-Hired by Tulsa Public Schools and the Tulsa Symphony.
Ambassador Program: For students K-12, individual musicians from the Tulsa Symphony provide master classes, coaching, sectionals, clinics and ensemble performances. This program assists students in gaining musical achievement while dually meeting the needs of the schools’ music programs.
Side by Side Concerts: Tulsa Symphony Musicians coach middle and high school students in band and orchestra. They also participate in dress rehearsals and concerts.
Special Events: exciting and entertaining for students of all ages “Symphony Safari” at the Tulsa Zoo; “Symphony by the Sea” at the Oklahoma Aquarium;” Stars of the Symphony” at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. Tulsa Symphony “Summer Fiddle Program” at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and La Fortune Community Center; Tulsa Symphony “Bassoon Camp” at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tulsa Symphony Student Concert Preparation
Dan Call, retired Tulsa music educator and Tulsa Symphony Board Member, is available to come to your school to present a short program. Dan’s engaging program gives students information to ensure the success of both the performers and the listeners. He talks to the students about the power the audience has to make it a better performance by the way they listen with energy, imagination, knowledge and understanding of the music. Dan also plays sample recordings of some of the music that will be in the upcoming concert. A session lasts about 20-30 minutes and should be scheduled for no more than 40 students at once.
A pre-concert discussion with the conductor is also available for free to all concertgoers an hour before all performances.
Tulsa Symphony has an $8.00 student price that is available to both students and their families.
Call Mike at TSO to schedule Dan’s presentation for your class/school or to purchase student tickets: 584-3645 ext. 201 or mike.mcusic@tulsasymphony.org
A pre-concert discussion with the conductor is also available for free to all concertgoers an hour before all performances.
Tulsa Symphony has an $8.00 student price that is available to both students and their families.
Call Mike at TSO to schedule Dan’s presentation for your class/school or to purchase student tickets: 584-3645 ext. 201 or mike.mcusic@tulsasymphony.org
Tulsa Symphony Education Ensembles
The Tulsa Symphony has a variety of music education performing groups that will benefit elementary, middle and high school students. Each program is geared toward specific age ranges in order to relate most effectively to the students.
Performing Ensembles
School House Symphony: 9-15 musicians representing each orchestra family member
Bravo Brass Quintet: 2 trumpets, french horn, trombone, tuba
Wild World of Drums: an array of percussion instruments from around the world
Woodwind Trio: flute, clarinet, bassoon
String Trio: violin, viola, cello
Piano Trio: violin, cello, piano
Tulsa Symphony Woodwind Quintet: flute, clarinet, oboe, horn, bassoon
Don Ryan Trio: piano, string bass, drums
Tulsa Symphony String Quartet: violin, viola, cello, bass
TSO Trombone Trio: 3 trombones
Tulsa Rock Quartet: String Quartet
Solo Instrument and Piano: specific orchestral instrument accompanied by piano
Solo Instrument: specific orchestra instrument only
* FOR BOOKING INFORMATION CONTACT kathy.rad@tulsasymphony.org
Performing Ensembles
School House Symphony: 9-15 musicians representing each orchestra family member
Bravo Brass Quintet: 2 trumpets, french horn, trombone, tuba
Wild World of Drums: an array of percussion instruments from around the world
Woodwind Trio: flute, clarinet, bassoon
String Trio: violin, viola, cello
Piano Trio: violin, cello, piano
Tulsa Symphony Woodwind Quintet: flute, clarinet, oboe, horn, bassoon
Don Ryan Trio: piano, string bass, drums
Tulsa Symphony String Quartet: violin, viola, cello, bass
TSO Trombone Trio: 3 trombones
Tulsa Rock Quartet: String Quartet
Solo Instrument and Piano: specific orchestral instrument accompanied by piano
Solo Instrument: specific orchestra instrument only
* FOR BOOKING INFORMATION CONTACT kathy.rad@tulsasymphony.org
TSO Services That Help Build On Existing School Programs
Ambassador Program: Kindergarten through 12th grade - Individual musicians from the TSO provide Master Classes, coaching, sectionals, clinics and ensemble performances to meet the needs of the schools’ music programs.
- Tulsa Public Schools
- Union Public Schools
- Claremore Public Schools
- Broken Arrow Public Schools
- Jenks Public Schools
- Tulsa Youth Symphony
- Tulsa Honors Orchestra
- Owasso Youth Symphony
- Edison Side by Side Concert - Edison Preparatory School - May 17th, 2012 at 7:00PM
- TSO-TOC-TPS Side by Side Concert - Tulsa PAC - December 2nd, 2012
TSO Services That Create New School Music Education Programs:
Opus 2012: 3-18 years old - TSO Musicians start new string Programs in schools based on the proven Opus 118 Harlem School of Music (Movie-"Music of the Heart") and the Mark O’Connor Fiddle Method
www.opus118.org
www.markoconnor.com
www.nationalfiddlerhalloffame.org
The Tulsa Symphony is proud to be affiliated with the American String Teachers Association.
For more information about ASTA visit www.astaweb.com.
Master Music Teacher: All ages - TSO Musicians co-hired as certified music teachers in the schools.
- Deborah Brown Community School*
- Grimes(TPS)*
- Jenks Elementary Schools
- Marquette School
- Park Lane Elementary (BAPS)
- Westside Elementary School (Claremore)
- Stuart Roosa Elementary School (Claremore)
www.opus118.org
www.markoconnor.com
www.nationalfiddlerhalloffame.org
The Tulsa Symphony is proud to be affiliated with the American String Teachers Association.
For more information about ASTA visit www.astaweb.com.
Master Music Teacher: All ages - TSO Musicians co-hired as certified music teachers in the schools.
- Academy Central
- Burroughs Elementary
- Central Junior and High School
- Chouteau Elementary*
- Eliot Elementary
- Kendall-Whittier Elementary
- Patrick Henry Elementary
- Wright Elementary
Oklahoma A+ Schools*
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra is proud to serve Chouteau Fine Arts Academy, Grimes Elementary School and The Deborah Brown Community School of OK A+ Schools, with our Opus 2012 and Master Music Teacher Programs.