School Programs
Education and Outreach concerts
Musicians in Schools
Open Rehearsals
Education and Outreach Concerts
"Music of the Spheres"
The Victoria Symphony's Education and Outreach concerts are designed to be a fun and engaging experience for students in grades K-7.
February 25 to 27 in Victoria and April 30 in Duncan.
Did you know that it was once believed that each planet had its own harmony? Music Director Tania Miller has written "Music of the Spheres" to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first telescopic observations of the cosmos. Students will learn about Galileo and the exciting world of astronomy while exploring music that was inspired by the Universe.
The concerts take place at the UVic Centre and the Cowichan Theatre. Public school teachers can book directly through their school board and Independent schools can book through the UVic Box Office 250. 721.8480. Bookings will begin in the fall.
Click here to download the 2009 Music of the Sphere's Teacher's Guide
Grades K-3 version(PDF)
Musicians in the Schools
Bring musicians from the Victoria Symphony to your school!
Catering to groups of 30 to 300, Musicians in Schools aims to introduce students to different instruments, musical styles and give them a glimpse into the world of our hard-working musicians. Musicians in Schools will run in February-March 2009.
This season we will be offering a greater number of ensembles to more schools in the Victoria School District.
Stay tuned for more details.
Open Rehearsals for Middle and High Schools
Open Rehearsals this season will feature the concerts of the Odyssey series.
This is a unique way for students to experience the orchestra in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere. Open Rehearsals generally last for one hour and give students the chance to see the orchestra, conductor and guest artists in their final dress rehearsal.
Open Rehearsals are free of charge but early registration is required. Seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, with a maximum of one rehearsal per school, per season.
11am Friday, October 17, 2008 − Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia is joined by the Silk Road Ensemble who will be performing on Chinese, Indian and western instruments.
11am Friday, Febraury 13, 2009 − The South Island Dancers (formerly the Esquimalt First Nations Singers and Dancers) will be performing contemporary and traditional dances with a world premiere by Victoria's Colin Doroschuk.
11am Friday, April 24, 2009 − Hip Hop Odyssey. Meastra Tania Miller will be joined by contemporary artist Daniel Bernard Roumain, DJ G-Nius and rappers Sueca. This one will set their musical imaginations alight!
Please note:
All open rehearsals will take place at the University of Victoria Centre, Farquhar Auditorium.
Schools wishing to attend must register and receive a confirmation at least three weeks before the rehearsal takes place.
Maximum of 100 students per school.
One teacher must be present for every 10 students.
Maximum of 1 rehearsal per season for each school.
There is a maximum of 400 seats available for each rehearsal.
