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     Adventures in Music.  Have you ever seen a carbon fiber black cello? Had a chance to play with a violin bow and see how many horse tail hairs it's made of? Heard and memorized such terms as "glissando", "tremolo" and "piccicato"? Well, our  3rd and 4th graders had a chance to do all of this in their "Adventures in Music". This time we went to R.L. Stevenson school and joined our friends there to hear to SF Symphony string quartet play a variety of music for us. We enjoyed pieces from jazz to tango to classics, even hip-hop played on a violin. The musicians also  played their own pieces to us deliciously called "Danish dessert" and "Joe Mocca". Can't wait for these adventures to continue!

Bogachek, Olga
 
 
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      In December our 3rd and 4th graders had a privilege to visit San Francisco Symphony for a tour and our own private concert! Our school was chosen to participate in an exceptional program called Adventures in Music hosted by the San Francisco Symphony. Adventures in Music (AIM) is a sequential music education program designed specifically for San Francisco's elementary schools with a goal of introducing kids to classical music. It integrates live music performances and related music-learning experiences with classroom curriculum. The entire program  - taught by Ms. Dometrus to our 3rd and 4th graders throughout the year - culminated in a field trip to the Davies Symphony Hall for a private concert. We had a chance to hear about instruments and orchestra, learn each instrument's name and hear it playing a solo, meet the conductor and be part of a wonderful music making experience in one of the best symphony halls.
 
We had Fun! 12/16/2010
 
All kids attended Climbing Party at Mission Cliffs on December 5th had fun! 
 
 
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Dear Parents!
We are inviting you, your family and friends to celebrate the winter holidays with the San Francisco Symphony!

There is a group reservation made for an amazing concert called ‘TWAS THE NIGHT.
Enjoy hearing best-loved seasonal tunes – the ones that put a lump in your throat and bring joy to your heart.  Sing along with the musicians, have a few giggles, and even enjoy complimentary festive beverages! Make time to celebrate the season with your family in Davies Symphony Hall.

Ragnar Bohlinconductor
Lisa Vromansoprano
Robert Huw Morganorgan
Members of the SF Symphony Brass
Members of the SF Symphony Chorus


Program to include:
“Rudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer”
“Frosty Snowman”
“The Twelve Days of Christmas”
 
Plus, sing along to traditional Christmas carols and Holiday songs.


Read more about the concert here:
http://www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=45830


Contact school for more info.

Place: San Francisco Symphony
            Davies Symphony Hall

Address: 201 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Join us to for 5th Annual International Children's Festival at Golden Gate Park 
(Music Concourse Bandshell Area).
Our kids will be performing Russian Folk Dance!

What: 5th Annual International Children's Festival 
When: May 22, 2010 - 11 am - 5 pm
Where: Golden Gate Park (Music Concourse Bandshell Area)
50 S Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94122

More Info: http://www.pacificainstitute.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=139

The Festival invites schools of different ethnicities throughout the Bay Area to perform their folk dance with authentic clothes and native songs. Groups perform in front of a large audience in the Golden Gate Park. Last year around there were around 1500 people that stopped by to watch the children’s performances.

This year’s festival will be held at the focal point of Music Concourse area called the “Bandshell” in the Golden Gate Park. A food court will be open serving some Turkish delicacies. Different communities and schools will be taking the stage with their colorful dresses, lively songs and authentic fold dances.