Chamber Music Pittsburgh Concert – Curtis on Tour

Hope Academy families are invited to a chamber music concert featuring Curtis on Tour. Tickets have been generously donated to us by our partner, Chamber Music Pittsburgh. This performance is recommended for students whose attention span and behavior is equivalent to an 8 year old .Please read about the performance, so that you know what to expect; and the etiquette guidelines, so that you understand the expectations; then RSVP  by Wednesday, November 13 at 12 noon.

Curtis on Tour is the Nina von Maltzahn global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. Grounded in the school’s “learn by doing” philosophy, it offers students real-world, professional touring experience alongside celebrated alumni and faculty.

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PROGRAM
Penderecki Duo Concertante for violin and double bass
Beethoven Septet
Penderecki Sexte

PERFORMERS
Sara Han, Clarinet
Doron Laznow, Bassoon
Gabriel Kovach, Horn (Curtis alumni)
Benjamin Schmid, Violin (Curtis alumni)
Haeji Kim, Viola
John Lee, Cello
Marcus Elliott Gaved, Double Bass
Benjamin Krasner, Piano

CURTIS ON TOUR

Curtis Institute of Music

With a small student body of about 175, Curtis ensures that each young musician receives an education of unparalleled quality, distinguished by a “learn by doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians.

Curtis students hone their craft through more than 200 orchestra, opera, and solo and chamber music offerings each year and programs that bring arts access and education to the community. This real-world training allows these extraordinary young musicians to join the front rank of performers, composers, conductors, and musical leaders, making a profound impact on music onstage and in their communities.

HOW TO BE A GOOD AUDIENCE MEMBER

It is important that audience members remain quiet during the performance. Since music is mostly a listening activity, any extra sounds that are not part of the music can get in the way and will distract and disturb the musicians and other audience members.

Before the Concert

• Wear something you might wear to a special event – because it is!.
• Please don’t wear anything that might be distracting (light up shoes, clanging jewelry, etc)
• Arrive no later than 7:00 pm to get your tickets.

Before You Take Your Seat

• Take care of all rest room needs
• Leave all food, drink, and gum outside, in the lobby.
• Leave all cameras and recording devices outside, as well.
• There are strict copyright guidelines about recording concerts.Turn off all cell phones, pagers, ipads, watch sounds, alarms, or anything that might make a noise.
• The only sounds that should be heard are the ones that appear in the musical score (and the audience reaction after the music).

Once You Take Your Seat

• A parent or guardian must sit next to each child.
• Remain seated and quiet while the musicians are playing.
• Do not get up during the concert or change seats.
• No talking, whispering, sighing, tapping or kicking feet, or rattling of programs or papers.
• Be sure to sit without fidgeting so you don’t distract your neighbors or the performers on stage.
• Feel free to leave during intermission, if this is a late night for your children; and if they fall asleep during the concert, that’s okay too. This should be an enjoyable experience for them, and you!