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  CHILDREN'S CONCERTS

Each fall, the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra presents a day of short educational concerts in the western suburbs, designed to be a field trip experience for students in grades 1-8. A typical concert is 45 minutes long, and includes instructional comments by Music Director Peter Lipari and a question-and-answer session with students.

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Musical Fantasies Concert Set for October 29, 2007

On Monday, October 29, we present our 16th annual fall concert for school groups: Musical Fantasies. West Suburban Symphony Music Director Peter Lipari will lead the orchestra in three exciting works inspired by fantasy:
  • Chronicles from Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
  • Carmen Fantasie on Themes of Bizet, by Sarasate, with brilliant teen violinist Hillary Hempel as soloist
This concert is a wonderful opportunity for teachers to share the passion and fun of symphony music with their students. In the past, entire grade levels, band members, orchestra members, and general music classes have come to the concert.

Fast facts for the October 29 concert:

  • Location: Christ Church of Oak Brook, York Road and 31st Street, just east of Route 83; ample parking for school buses, handicapped accessible.
  • Time: Three identical 45-minute performances at:
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • 10:45 a.m.
    • 1 p.m.
  • Cost: $3 per student, with 1 chaperone free for every 12 students
  • To register: Click here to access the mail-in registration form
Comments received from the past concerts:

"Wow! What a wonderful performance! My 5th grade band students just returned from the performance and were in awe of the wonderful sound of the orchestra. The music chosen to be presented was perfect. The director had a marvelous rapport with the kids. What a great opportunity for the students to hear excellent live music!"

"The concert yesterday was beautiful. I always enjoy it so much and the choice of music is so perfect for kids. The kids really liked it, too. The way Peter talked to them about active listening really helped them pay attention and notice the instrumentation!"

“Superior interaction on the part of the conductor. Our 4th grade team looks forward to your concert each year.”

“Selections were perfect, conductor was entertaining, length was appropriate for age level, price is reasonable and location convenient.”

“Wonderful concert! Kids are still talking about it! Thank you so much!”

“This is always a positive experience for the students and a great first orchestra concert!”

“The conductor was really entertaining! He captured the students’ attention and motivated them to listen by actively engaging them in the whole experience.”

“What beautiful music! Students and staff both enjoyed the performance.”

“The interaction with the symphony members and my students were outstanding. Everyone was very friendly and open to them.”

Comments received regarding the docents:

“Played the cello for the students, took time to answer all their questions.”

“He explained instruments well and played his instrument beautifully.”

“I definitely think it is valuable to give the students background information and knowledge.”

“The docents were excellent as they spent time with the 4th grade students at our school.”