Preludes
Generously supported by:
National Bank of Canada
Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation
Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee
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Musicians from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra present an educational and entertaining introduction to orchestral instruments to students from kindergarten through to grade 8.
These in-school presentations offer a variety of experiences, such as performance, story-telling and instrument demonstrations. Students sit close to the musicians and are invited to ask questions and actively participate in the programme. Presentations typically take place in the school library or gymnasium and reach between 150 to 300 students.
Over 20,000 students were visited by Preludes musicians in their school in the 2009.2010 season.
Feedback from students after attending a Preludes performance in their school:
"Thank you for the best performance. I loved it! I learned a lot and had so much fun. You inspired me and someday I would like to play the trumpet and be like all of you!"
- Ella, Branksome Hall School
"It was so fun to watch. I cannot decide which instrument was my favourite- They all sounded amazing."
– Brooke, Branksome Hall School
"I loved your presentation. It was neat to learn about a lot of different instruments."
– Linda, West Prep Public School
"I enjoyed the different kinds of songs you played because they were so well performed. I think I would love to be a musician when I grow up!"
– Katherine, Light of Christ School
For more information, or to book a Preludes performance, please contact Dawn Cattapan, Education Co-ordinator, at 416.593.7769, ext. 373 or by e-mail at dcattapan@tso.ca.