Since 1934, the Dayton Philharmonic has provided an introduction to the wonders of classical music through its many Education Programs. Today, we serve 90,000 kids in fourteen counties. Last year, members of the orchestra, youth orchestras, and volunteer organization participated in 1,224 engagements and partnered with 249 schools! Beyond Ohio, the American Symphony Orchestra League recognizes the DPO Education Department and its programs for depth and innovation.
Our Education Department provides a comprehensive array of programs, series, and concerts that address differing grade levels, learning styles, and teacher requirements. Some programs feature concerts conducted by Assistant Conductor Patrick Reynolds, or Music Director Neal Gittleman. Some concerts feature the DPO; others feature our student orchestras. Our highly acclaimed SPARK (School Partners with Artists Reaching Kids) program brings in-depth cross-curricular programs to seven partner schools. Our overall education activities include In-School, Field Trip, and Extra-Curricular Programs. We provide a wide selection of programs that suit a variety of education requirements.
Our mission is to bring music to kids in various ways. We want the largest number of children possible to benefit from the considerable advantage of having one of the nation’s best professional symphony orchestras right here in the Miami Valley community.
CONCERT CALENDAR
Young People’s Concerts, 9:30 and 11:10 am, Schuster Center
November 18, 2009 “Symphony in Flight” Patrick Reynolds, Conductor
February 11, 2010 “European Influences” Neal Gittleman, Conductor
May 5, 2010 “Humor in Music” Neal Gittleman, Conductor
High School Concert, 9:30 and 11:00 am, Schuster Center
February 9, 2010 "Romeo and Juliet" Neal Gittleman, Conductor
Dayton Philharmonic Junior String Orchestra, 3:00 pm
November 22, 2009 Betsey Hofeldt, Conductor
March 21, 2010 Betsey Hofeldt, Conductor
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, 3:00 pm, Schuster Center
December 6, 2009 Winter Concert Patrick Reynolds, Conductor
February 7, 2010 Family Concert Patrick Reynolds, Conductor
May 9, 2010 Spring Concert Patrick Reynolds, Conductorr
Magic Carpet Concerts Going Places Patrick Reynolds, Conductor
March 16, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. Christian Life Center
March 17, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. The Masonic Center
March 22, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. Temple Israel
March 23, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. Salem Church of God
March 24, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. Wright State University
March 25, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. Southminster Presbyterian Church
March 26, 2010 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. Ginghamsburg Church
