In-School Programs

A Philharmonia Baroque ensemble performs a specially planned program for a student assembly at individual schools. Unlike larger student concerts, each program focuses on a specific group within the orchestra and its unique role. Programs may be modified to fit the students’ musical development or academic level.

Assemblies may include multiple music classes, history classes, and student performing groups. We also encourage neighboring schools to join together for assemblies. They are free to the hosting schools.

In each In-School Ensemble presentation:

• The performers share the distinctive sounds of their authentic, historical instruments – and also explain how their instruments have evolved over time.
• They provide historical context for the music, giving a look into the composers’ lives, careers, and the times in which they worked.
• The performers also describe their own personal journeys as artists and early music specialists. The performers explain how their studies of musical history can enliven their playing.

Here are some comments we’ve received about our In-School visits:

Pamela Kamatani from City College of San Francisco:

“Thank you for your incredible outreach to City College!  We were so honored and thrilled by your visit.   For many City College students, that was the first time they heard live instruments, let alone Baroque ones.”

Mary Austin from KAHLE Austin School

“This is a FABULOUS PROGRAM – I just wish you were able to have more performances like this – The deconstructing of the music is particularly EDUCATIONAL – AND HELPS KIDS UNDERSTAND – why they should be interested in BAROQUE MUSIC.”

From students:

“It was really awesome to hear instruments I had only seen pictures and read about.”

“I saw people who love music enough for it to be their job… Music was/is their life. Like it’s something they can’t live without and one day I hope I learn to love music like that. The show really inspired me.”

Contact Us

To learn how a school may participate in these education programs, or to discuss program design and content, please contact our Director of Education, Lisa Grodin. Email: lgrodin@philharmonia.org