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Scholarships


2008 Mary & Lucian Cassetta
Music Scholarship Competition

 The Mary and Lucian Cassetta Scholarship is a $1,000 award given to one talented high school senior pursuing advance studies at a recognized music school or music camp.  Instrumentalists and vocalists are both encouraged to apply. 

Established in memory of avid arts supporters, Mary and Lucian Cassetta, the scholarship was established to encourage development of musical talent in young Alaskans. 

The selection process includes a live audition and short oral interview with a three-judge panel.  Competition for the 2008 scholarship took place April 8.  Congratulations to flutist Celon Narvelle Mitchell II, winner of this year's scholarship.

Stay tuned for more information about the 2009 competition!

For an application, click here.
 

Young People's Concerts
Over 7,000 Anchorage area students attend the ASO Young People’s Concerts each season. These concerts are created especially for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students, to introduce them to symphonic music and, hopefully, inspire them to participate in an instrumental music program. Prior to the YPC performances teachers utilize educational packets in the classroom including cds and fun learning activities. 

This year’s YPC, Symphony Under Construction, was performed February 6 for Anchorage School District Students and again in April for Mat-Su, private and home school students.  For many, it was their first symphony concert.

In preparation for the Young People’s Concerts, the Anchorage Symphony works together with the Anchorage School District, developing a packet including lesson ideas and study guide activities based on National and ASD standards and benchmarks.

Teacher's Packets
Click here to download a Classroom Teacher packet for Symphony Under Construction
 		 Click here to download a Classroom MUSIC Teacher packet for Symphony Under Construction

Coaching in the Schools
Band and orchestra instructors at the middle and high school level have requested assistance to provide specialized attention to their diverse instrument groups.  The ASO and the ASD have worked together to create a program which utilizes musicians from the Anchorage Symphony to visit schools sharing their musical expertise.  Throughout the past several years, Anchorage Symphony musicians have spent hundreds of hours coaching band and orchestra students throughout the Anchorage and Mat-Su School Districts.  Coaching in the Schools reaches middle school and high school band and orchestra students, many of whom cannot afford private music lessons.  This program is offered to schools and students free of charge.
 
 


Fun Links

For Music Lovers of All Ages

American Symphony Orchestra League's fun site for kids! www.playmusic.org

To learn about instruments, musicians, composers and more, visit the New York Philharmonic's Kidzone at http://www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml.

At http://www.classicalenthusiast.com test your knowledge of classical music and composers through trivia questions, "name that tune," games and quizzes. 

Great Links for Kids

 Learn about sound, music notation, text, and instruments in a fun, interactive exploration of musical repertoire.  Includes Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 Interactive Game, Britten's Young People's Guide to the Orchestra Adventure game and more!  CLICK HERE

 Play Beethoven's Baseball, Music Match and more by CLICKING HERE.

Resources for Music Educators

Music education ideas are grouped by Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Classroom and All Music at the following website -  http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/music/k-12music/.

Http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2405/index.html includes articles on the importance of music education.

Lesson Plans

 http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edmusic.htm#lessons

Find lesson plans grouped by age level at http://www.lessonplanspage.com/Music.htm

 

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