On Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016, nearly 930 students and their teachers arrived at the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s Children’s Concert and experience not only orchestral music, but also an entire concert climate designed for kids.
Students arrived early and were greeted by adult orchestra players who share their own love of music. The adults demonstrated their instruments, and some members allowed students to play their instruments. Students’ eyes sparkled and their brains clicked as they absorbed every detail of how the instrument works, what it sounds like, and how the adult makes the sound. The adults answer myriad questions.
Students and teachers leave the concert hall wanting more, exclaiming “That was really cool!” and “I wish I could play an instrument!” and “I loved getting to touch that bass!”
The Arapahoe Philharmonic has a deep commitment to music education, and educating young students is an integral part of our mission statement, as evidenced by our sponsorship of children’s concerts for 50 years. A large number of the Arapahoe Philharmonic orchestra members are teachers, either in a regular classroom, a music classroom, or a music studio. All members value the Children’s Concert and volunteer their services for this concert.
